Web3 with Sam Kamani

213: Simplifying Crypto Payments: Diana from Prospherious on Building the Next Visa for Web3

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In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I interview Diana De Morais, founder of Prospherious, a crypto payment gateway on a mission to bring mass adoption to Web3.

We discuss:

  • The Current Crypto Payment Landscape: Why existing solutions fall short of driving adoption.

  • Prospherious’ Approach: Mimicking traditional payment systems like Visa to create a user-friendly crypto payment experience.

  • Challenges in Building a Startup: Insights on being a female founder in a male-dominated industry.

  • Future Vision: Launching the MVP, navigating MiCA regulations, and making crypto payments seamless for businesses and users.

    • If you’re curious about the future of crypto payments or how to make Web3 accessible to everyone, this episode is packed with actionable insights.


    Key Timestamps

    [00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Diana and the episode’s focus on simplifying crypto payments and driving Web3 mass adoption.

    [00:01:00] What is Prospherious?

    • A B2B crypto payment gateway designed to mimic traditional payment flows.

    • Solving pain points for businesses and users in crypto transactions.

      • [00:03:00] The Problem with Crypto Payments:

      • Complex user flows, lack of education among merchants, and minimal user demand.

      • Why simplicity and user-friendly interfaces are key to mass adoption.

        • [00:05:00] How Prospherious Works:

        • A payment gateway resembling fiat systems for seamless crypto transactions.

        • Real-time settlement for merchants and reduced transaction fees.

          • [00:08:00] The Impact of Stablecoins:

          • Addressing volatility concerns for merchants and enabling smooth transactions.

          • The role of stablecoins in driving crypto adoption globally.

            • [00:13:00] Diana’s Journey into Web3:

            • Starting in crypto in 2014 and transitioning from traditional payments to blockchain.

            • Lessons learned from working with early crypto payment gateways.

              • [00:16:00] Overcoming Challenges:

              • Tackling biases as a female founder in the Web3 space.

              • Fundraising plans for 2025 and building a scalable ecosystem.

                • [00:20:00] Insights from the Market:

                • Why many businesses still struggle with crypto adoption.

                • The importance of educating merchants and simplifying backend processes.

                  • [00:26:00] Call to Action:

                  • Prospherious is seeking merchants for MVP testing, legal advisors in Europe, and funding partners for its next round.


                    • Connect

                    https://prospherious.com/

                    https://www.linkedin.com/company/prospherious/

                    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianademorais/
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