On the 8th, Netstars announced “StarPay-X,” a next-generation financial gateway initiative aimed at connecting the worlds of Web2.0 and Web3.0.
Netstars has traditionally focused on payment infrastructure centered around QR code payments. Building on this foundation, the company has conceived StarPay-X as a platform to bridge conventional payment and financial systems with Web3.0 finance.
The background of this initiative lies in the growing adoption of stablecoins, wallets, and blockchain technologies within traditional financial services across Japan and globally. However, many of these developments remain confined within the Web3.0 ecosystem, and seamlessly integrating them into real-world environments—such as retail, payments, and consumer activity—remains a major challenge for broader social adoption.
Netstars believes that for Web3.0 to move beyond being a technological concept and become embedded in real-world services, integration with existing Web2.0 infrastructure is essential—leading to the launch of this initiative.
Under the StarPay-X initiative, Netstars is collaborating with the following organizations:
- Aptos
- Bitget Wallet
- Canton Foundation
- Solana Foundation
- Startale Group
- WEA Japan
Going forward, the company plans to expand partnerships with these and other Web3.0 players, aiming to foster collaboration that transcends the boundaries between Web2.0 and Web3.0.
Additionally, the platform aims to avoid reliance on any specific blockchain, wallet, or asset, instead creating an environment where a wide range of users and merchants can participate naturally. Netstars will gradually work toward enabling multi-chain, multi-wallet, and multi-coin capabilities in retail payment systems.
