The Rollup How Stablecoins Are Driving Global Payments with Ryne Saxe
Jun 7, 2025
In this discussion, Ryne Saxe, founder of Eco and a pioneer in stablecoin interoperability, dives deep into the exciting yet complex world of stablecoins. He explores how fragmentation is creating unique opportunities, especially as new issuers challenge giants like Tether. Ryne elaborates on Eco's vision of becoming the 'Visa of stablecoins,' facilitating hassle-free transactions. He also highlights the role of purpose-built chains and compares bridging solutions, focusing on enhancing user experience and the potential for seamless interoperability across platforms.
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Stablecoin Fragmentation Worsens First
- Stablecoin fragmentation will worsen before it improves due to rapid new chain launches and issuers entering the market.
- More legitimate chains and protocols now exist compared to 2021, increasing complexity but validating demand.
Stablecoins Power Chain Liquidity
- Stablecoins are the most interoperable assets on-chain and essential for new chains to attract liquidity.
- Purpose-built chains optimize for fast, cheap stablecoin transactions to capture stablecoin flow and liquidity.
Simplify Stablecoin UX
- Build apps to handle stablecoins natively without requiring users or developers to manage cross-chain complexity.
- Let users hold stablecoins anywhere and transact cross-chain seamlessly with one-click simplicity.