World Liberty Expands USD1 Into Satellite Internet Payments
- World Liberty Financial partners with Spacecoin to extend USD1 payments via space internet.
- USD1 market cap tops $3.3B as the stablecoin expands beyond on-chain settlement uses.
- The deal links DeFi with satellite networks to reach users without reliable banking access.
World Liberty Financial is expanding the use of its USD1 stablecoin into satellite-based internet payments through a partnership with Spacecoin. The move comes as USD1 surpasses $3.2 billion in market value and seeks broader real-world adoption.
The Trump-backed crypto project announced the collaboration on Thursday through a Spacecoin blog post. The partnership aims to support payments and settlement in areas without reliable banking or internet access.
Both companies confirmed a strategic token swap as part of the agreement. However, they did not disclose financial terms or token amounts. World Liberty Financial said the deal focuses on off-grid payment use cases. It also reflects a shift beyond on-chain settlement activity.
Expanding USD1 Beyond Traditional Networks
Zak Folkman, co-founder of World Liberty Financial, explained the goal in the announcement. He said USD1 supports real-world payment and settlement needs. Folkman added that the partnership explores environments where traditional financial rails remain limited. He highlighted remote regions and underserved populations as key targets.
USD1 launched last year as a dollar-pegged stablecoin. Since then, it has steadily grown in circulation and adoption. According to market data, USD1 reached a market capitalization of about $3.3 billion at press time. That growth places it among the larger stablecoins in circulation.
World Liberty Financial has also expanded into crypto lending. It operates World Liberty Markets as a lending and settlement platform. The project positions USD1 as a core settlement asset across its services. The Spacecoin partnership extends that strategy beyond traditional internet infrastructure.
Satellite Internet Meets Decentralized Finance
Spacecoin is building a low-Earth orbit satellite network. The company aims to provide internet access without relying on ground-based broadband. Recently, Spacecoin launched three satellites into orbit. The company described the launches as a major step toward operational coverage.
Spacecoin calls its network a decentralized physical infrastructure system. It plans to support connectivity in remote and underserved locations. The partnership with World Liberty Financial aligns with that mission. Spacecoin said global internet access requires compatible financial tools.
Tae Oh, founder of Spacecoin, addressed that need in a statement. He said connectivity alone does not ensure digital freedom. Oh explained that users also need access to open financial services. He added that payments remain a core internet function.
By integrating USD1, Spacecoin users could transact financially when they first came online. The companies see this as a step toward inclusive digital participation. The partnership also reflects broader ambitions for decentralized finance. Both firms aim to combine infrastructure and financial access at scale.
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World Liberty Financial continues to pursue international partnerships. Earlier this month, a World Liberty affiliate signed an agreement with Pakistan. The memorandum of understanding explores USD1 use in payments and remittances. It marked a sovereign-level engagement for the project.
Together, the projects aim to test payment coordination in extreme environments. These include regions without banks, broadband, or stable infrastructure. World Liberty Financial said it will continue exploring new USD1 use cases. The company has not announced timelines for satellite payment pilots.
