We’re thrilled to announce that MiniPay has crossed 7 million activated wallets across the world.

What started less than two years ago as an idea to bring fast, affordable digital money to everyday users has grown into a movement—powering payments first in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa through the Opera Mini browser, and now as a standalone Android app (with iOS coming soon) enabling stablecoin payments globally.

That means 7 million people in over 53 countries who can go from local currency to stablecoins in mere seconds, send and receive using phone numbers and most importantly have a wallet that allows them to interact on-chain in a simple and intuitive way . 

Simple, Local, and Built for Everyday Use

MiniPay was designed with a clear goal: to make DeFi simple and useful to the average person (DeFi stands for decentralized finance. It’s a way of using digital money and services without relying on traditional systems or middlemen. It’s built on blockchain, the technology which ensures transparency and security). 

Making digital money feel welcoming and familiar with a product that’s easily digestible. No hidden fees. No confusing interfaces. Just tap, send, done.

We focused on what matters to real people:

• Instant, low-fee transfers powered by Celo
• Localized cash in and cash out in over 53 countries and 35 local currencies
• Meeting users where they are, starting with an embedded version inside of Opera Mini—one of the most widely used browsers in Africa. 
• Use cases that just make sense—so users can save, earn, and spend stablecoins in one super cool app
• Stablecoin support: We support popular stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and cUSD and others, enabling users to make transactions without worrying about price volatility.

And now, with over 15 Mini Apps, MiniPay is evolving into a platform for everyday use—think cross-border transfers, microwork, utilities, and more.

Why 7 Million MiniPay Wallets Matter

This milestone isn’t just about numbers. It’s about impact.

We’ve heard from students in Accra using MiniPay to split bills. Local charities in Nairobi accepting donations from supporters around the world. A mother in Lagos who is now able to send money instantly and affordably to her daughter studying in Poland.

Each wallet is a verified phone number and people with a real need—and we're honored to be building something that helps meet it.

And yet, this is just the beginning.

What’s Next for MiniPay

We’re expanding. New countries are on the roadmap. New use cases are in the pipeline. And more people are gaining access to digital money that simply works.

MiniPay is  more than a wallet. It’s a gateway to the next generation of digital money—where crypto works quietly in the background, and users get what they need: funds that move fast, works everywhere, and makes sense no matter where you are.

Thank You

To all of our users and early adopters who use MiniPay every day—thank you.

To the local communities, partners, and builders helping shape what MiniPay is and what it can be—thank you.

We’re just getting started.

Want to be a part of the movement? [Join our community ] 

 Ready to send money the easy way? [Download MiniPay]

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