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**0Fiat** has launched a service allowing users to spend stablecoins on Polygon without paying any transaction fees. **Key Features:** - Zero-fee stablecoin transactions on Polygon network - Builds on Polygon's existing zero gas fee infrastructure for swapping, buying, trading, and staking POL - Simplifies crypto payments by eliminating cost barriers This development makes stablecoin payments more accessible and cost-effective for everyday transactions, removing one of the main friction points in crypto adoption. [Learn more about 0Fiat](https://twitter.com/0FiatDotCom)

**Major Payment Infrastructure Developments** - **Visa** integrated Polygon into its global stablecoin settlement program - **Meta** launched USDC creator payouts on Polygon, expanding to 160+ markets - **Modern Treasury** added Polygon as a native payments rail in its API **Ecosystem Growth** Polygon's stablecoin supply reached **$4.3B in April**, marking a 13.33% month-over-month increase. The network continues attracting payment-focused applications: - Coca Wallet shipped major updates including bank accounts and instant APY - SKALE Network deployed Portal 5.1 with 1-click crosschain bridging - Prophet Market AI launched V1 with AI prediction markets **Technical Updates** Trails v1.5 introduced composable actions on crosschain orchestration for the Open Money Stack, enhancing interoperability across the ecosystem. These integrations position Polygon as infrastructure for mainstream payment applications, with traditional finance companies and social platforms choosing the network for stablecoin settlement.

A new podcast episode featuring @manuechanove explores the state of payments, stablecoins, and real-world assets (RWAs) in Latin America. The discussion covers: - Current payment infrastructure developments - Stablecoin adoption across the region - Real-world asset tokenization trends This follows previous coverage of crypto culture in Latin America, including conversations with @belo_app about simplified international payment solutions.

Polygon has released version 1.5 of Trails, its one-click payment infrastructure for blockchain applications. **Key Metrics:** - 500 developers now using the platform - $200M in transaction volume processed - 17x growth since February launch **What Trails Does:** The platform enables apps to convert users through single-click actions for funding, payments, token swaps, and deposits across multiple blockchains. The v1.5 upgrade introduces composable actions, allowing developers to chain multiple operations together. **Technical Details:** Trails simplifies the user experience by handling cross-chain complexity behind the scenes. Users can move from credit card payments to any blockchain destination without managing multiple steps or understanding technical details. The platform aims to reduce friction in blockchain payments, addressing a common barrier to mainstream adoption. [Read the full technical details](https://polygon.technology/blog/move-from-a-credit-card-to-anywhere-onchain-in-1-click-the-latest-upgrade-to-polygon-trails)

The Open Money Stack has released a crosschain orchestrator that enables users to execute complex, multi-step transactions across different blockchains in a single action. **Key features include:** - Composable flows that execute multiple steps through one intent - No approval transactions required for major stablecoins (USDC, USDT, DAI) - Integrated fiat onramps supporting credit cards and Apple Pay - Direct routing of deposits from Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken into transactions - Support for 18 mainnet chains, with Solana currently in testing The orchestrator simplifies crosschain DeFi interactions by removing the need for separate approval steps and allowing users to move seamlessly between different networks and protocols.