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Zerocard retweeted
Stop treating your crypto and your cash like they live in different worlds.
In your head, they’re the same: they represent your hard work, your time, and your value.
But your apps keep them in silos. One is for "holding," the other is for "living."
That gap is expensive. 🧵
Zerocard retweeted
Builders Block EP.10: @getzerocard - The first African crypto debit card making it easier to spend stablecoins + any type of money anywhere. ATM, POS, and online.
Dayo Folajin (@folajindayo) is the co-founder of Zerocard. He started as a product designer, worked across multiple products, and is now building infrastructure that connects crypto to everyday payments.
In this episode, he breaks down how to spot ideas worth pursuing, why building for real utility matters from day one, the thinking behind Zerocard. A proper masterclass for builders.
Timestamps
(0:00) Introduction
(0:31) Who are you & what mission are you on?
(2:38) Early experience with Money
(4:28) Why people don’t end up doing the work they want
(8:52) What traits make a great entrepreneur?
(12:54) Why pursue a second in business management ?
(16:37) Early design days
(20:34) Transition to Web3
(24:36) Lessons from products that didn’t scale
(28:41) How to spot ideas worth pursuing
(36:42) What is ZeroCard and why should we care?
(41:49) What being the first stablecoin card unlocked
(44:17) Building for real utility from day one
(49:08) Product validation playbook
(52:02) What drove Zerocard’s 10x growth
(55:34) Zerocard’s stack
(57:40) Collaboration and building with others
(1:05:01) Brainstorming ideas and the role of mentors
(1:10:57) Passion vs becoming exceptionally good
(1:14:15) Unwinding from the stress of crypto
(1:16:41) Final words. Something Dayo hasn’t said before
(1:19:08) - Break The Block : Rapid Fire
* if you had fresh capital today, which African startup would you invest in and why (@paycrest)
* One product he uses that is highly underrated (@uglycash)
youtu.be/n5Ls7szyRVk
Zerocard retweeted
at the same time, african startups are building infrastructure that lets people actually spend crypto.
@getzerocard. @coincircuitHQ. machankura.
USSD codes. point-of-sale terminals. lightning network.
the off-ramp friction that has defined african crypto for years is finally being dismantled.
Zerocard retweeted
This week, I’m dropping a 1 hour+ conversation with @folajindayo, Co-Founder of @getzerocard.
Dayo breaks down his mission, how he spots ideas worth pursuing, his playbook for validating products, and why he’s doubling down on getting a second degree in Business Management.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How ZeroCard is gaining traction in Southeast Asia without aggressive marketing
- Lessons from building products that didn’t scale
- His framework for spotting million-dollar ideas
- How he manages stress and stays grounded
- What being the first stablecoin card in Africa unlocked
And a lot more.
Out this week 💪
Zerocard retweeted
1. USDC Card that works anywhere - @tiougly, @getzerocard & @OnboardGlobal
2. Paying with USDC directly - @useazza
3. Offramping to local currencies - @minisendapp, @loaf, @getzerocard
Zerocard retweeted
In the last 30 days:
🟦 @paycrest closed $404K pre-seed funding from Lava VC, Microtraction, Starknet Ventures, and Hashed Emergent.
🟦 @usewagyr raised $50,000 in pre-seed from angels.
🟦 @getzerocard publicly launched January and have processed $100k in total volume.
🟦 @LemonMarkets with $3.9M processed on testnet - executed their TGE on @kickoffdotfun on Base. TGE had ~$5M in MC, pulled over $1M in trading volume on Base, and 10,000+ holders into the ecosystem.
🟦 @BitsaveProtocol crossed 60 Small & Medium-Scale businesses with cashflow, tokenizing their businesses, and getting access to loans on BizMarket.
🟦 15+ AI agents launched with their founders having earned over $60k in trading income from their tokens. Notable ones - @cliqibot, @polyclawai, @enbblast, @clawdcard, Moltscore, and more.
Zerocard retweeted
We building something crazy over here.
Card payment issues cleared
Download now!
getzerocard.com
Card payment issues shouldn't exist anymore.
Zerocard virtual card is here 💳
Works for literally everything.
No more declined transactions, no stress just spend seamlessly.
Download now: getzerocard.com/
Zerocard retweeted
Something big is coming in March 🔥🔥
You loved virtual card. Now get ready for the physical card.
ATMs. POS. Everywhere.
You can order now on the zerocard app: getzerocard.com
10% for the first 100 orders 😉
Zerocard retweeted
This is what Nigeria needs now.
Seamless transaction powered by @getzerocard
Zerocard retweeted
@getzerocard let you do
NGN >> USDC
NGN >> KES
USDC >> KES
Zerocard retweeted
"I've sent the money, please check."
"My bank is having issues."
"Send a screenshot."
Forget the stress. With Zerocard, you skip the middleman.
Withdraw crypto straight to your Naira bank account in one tap.
Spend crypto like cash. It’s that simple. Download the App. (Link in bio) 😉