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Max Kordek returns as full-time CEO and goes all in on Lisk. Today, we’re strengthening Lisk with a bigger team, increased funding, and full support behind our mission. @maxkordek is returning as CEO to lead this next chapter. Full announcement 👉 lisk.com/blog/posts/max…

Imagine this: Africa is set to reach $1T+ cross-border transactions by 2035. Yet today, sending $200 can still cost 8%+. By 2035, that would mean $80B lost due to TradFi inefficiencies. How can your team avoid bearing this cost? Stablecoins are the answer. Read on ↓

The numbers are clear: capital still piles into the same regions, even as emerging markets accrue momentum and drive much of Web3 adoption. We’re focused on helping emerging markets founders close that gap, with local programs and the $15M Lisk EMpower fund.

@LiskSEA There's more at stake below the surface than just 'market share'. And opportunity for founders that don't necessarily default to using USD stablecoins.

Building in emerging markets? 🌍 Your choice of stablecoin settlement layer isn't just a technical one, but also a strategic one. This thread by @lisk explores the trade-offs between USD convenience and regional network effects. Check out the breakdown 👇

Emerging economies have the highest rate of stablecoin adoption, with Africa experiencing the fastest growth globally (73% annual growth). So, how can you reach these stablecoin users as a Founder? 💡 Recent research shows it's essential to design your solution 'mobile-first'.

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For founders in emerging markets, there’s a strategic choice: USD stablecoins simplify global commerce. But supporting regional ones can create: 🔹regulatory goodwill 🔹lower FX exposure for users 🔹stronger domestic network effects.

USD-denominated stablecoins represent 99% of the market today. Meanwhile, regional stablecoins are fighting to conquer market share. This may look like a liquidity game. But a closer look reveals a battle for monetary power 🧵

In a world where access to information is global, there’s no reason to believe that the next generation of founders needs to be in Menlo Park. That's why we created the Lisk EMpower Fund: To unlock funding access for deserving Founders using blockchain for real world impact.

Numbers are unequivocal: Accepting stablecoins unlocks business growth for: 🔹 76% of online marketplace actors 🔹 73% of freelancers Why? 🔸 No cross-border business friction 🔸 Widely untapped liquidity pool 🔸 Research points to higher likelihood of purchase among holders

🚨 Reminder: eligible holders are still able to claim LSK tokens from our ERC-20 token migration, until May 2026. Read the article below for eligibility details, and step-by-step claim guidelines ↓

USD stablecoins may dominate on-chain volumes today, but regional stablecoins are gaining ground. At first glance, this looks like a battle for market share. However, when putting on macro lenses, it becomes a battle for monetary power. ➡️ If stablecoins become the default settlement rails of the internet economy, the currency capturing the most transaction flows could lock in global influence for decades. 💡 For founders (especially in emerging markets) the choice of operating cash units bears more weight and opportunity than meets the eye. Read our latest article for the full breakdown ↓

Stablecoins supercharge the network effects of their underlying currency pegs. This can either consolidate, or reschuffle all the cards of monetary power. Currently, 99% of stablecoins in circulation are pegged to the US dollar. Can this change, or has the dollar already won?

@LiskSEA @ethereum Industry impact > infra constraints

QnA #2: Do I have to build exclusively on Lisk to join the residency? The answer is no. We’re looking for the best products solving Emerging Market problems across the @ethereum Mainnet and any EVM-compatible L2. > In short: All Ethereum founders are welcome. @Lisk Ventures and @sqrDAO back the program, so our priority is simply helping you scale for the next billion users. Is your startup looking for support to scale up? Apply now → web3foundersresidency.com/apply

Recent research shows that salaries are already the largest source of income of stablecoin owners, by far (61%). This is likely to keep growing, as businesses adopt stablecoins as operating cash and an increasing number of workers choose to get paid with stablecoins. The benefits are real: Global. Faster. Cheaper. Freelancers could recover 5–15% costs compared to legacy payment solutions. Yet, stablecoin operations bring their lot of friction: treasury, payroll, payments, compliance... The biggest unlock will come when stablecoin operations become as seamless as fiat.