Stablecoin USD1 could reach underserved regions through satellite-based blockchain infrastructure.
World Liberty Financial (WLF), the Trump-linked crypto firm behind the USD1 stablecoin, is joining forces with Spacecoin, a low-Earth-orbit satellite DePIN startup, to expand DeFi beyond Earth.
The companies announced a strategic partnership to explore how decentralized finance (DeFi) services could operate over satellite internet.
As part of the collaboration, the two firms are conducting a token swap, though neither disclosed the financial terms.
Bringing Payments to Underserved Regions
The move is framed as a way to bring financial services to areas where traditional banking and internet access are limited.
According to Spacecoin’s announcement, USD1 is designed for “real-world payments” in regions with unreliable settlement and payment infrastructure.
Spacecoin is positioning its satellite network as a decentralized infrastructure layer capable of extending connectivity beyond conventional broadband. The firm has recently launched three satellites into orbit as part of its growing constellation.
USD1’s Expansion and Market Context
USD1, currently valued at approximately $3.27 billion, is among the larger stablecoins in circulation.
WLF has been expanding its use cases, including crypto lending through its World Liberty Markets platform and international outreach, such as a memorandum of understanding in Pakistan to explore stablecoin-based payments and remittances.
On the Flipside
* While the partnership highlights potential new distribution channels for USD1, satellite connectivity is costly, regulated, and slow to scale.
Why This Matters
The partnership shows a way, how stablecoins could reach underserved populations and expand real-world crypto use, though adoption depends on regulatory, technical, and cost hurdles.
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