Bend
Peer-to-Peer
Borderless Banking, Boundless Freedom: Send Money Globally Without Barriers
Founders
Jeff Pellicano (Founder)
Launch Date
2023
Key Investors
About
Bend is a free payments app revolutionizing global money transfers without requiring a bank account. Users can instantly send and receive US dollars using digital stablecoins across blockchain networks including Optimism and Base, with more networks planned. The platform empowers financial freedom by allowing users to manage their money on their own terms, making international transfers accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Bend eliminates traditional banking barriers while leveraging blockchain technology for secure, efficient transactions.
0
bank accounts needed
3
blockchain networks utilized
Use Cases
- Remittances - Send money to family abroad.
- Freelance Payments - Receive payments from international clients.
- Tipping/Gifting - Support content creators or friends with small amounts.
- Emergency Funds - Quickly send funds to someone in need.
Web3 Payment Solutions
- Utilizes digital stablecoins for payments
- Operates on multiple blockchain networks: Optimism, Base, and Eco
- Offers self-custody of funds
- Enables sending money via Bend Links, even to those without a Bend wallet
- Focuses on simple web3 payment experiences for friends and merchants
Streamlined Crypto Transactions
- Allows instant sending of USD using stablecoins
- Removes traditional banking limitations
- Facilitates sending money via a simple link
- Supports funding accounts with OP, USDC, USDT, and ECO
- Offers a QR code for easy receiving of funds
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