Unlocking Financial Inclusion with Web3: Valora's Mobile Stack Revolution

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Building Web3 podcast! Today, host Jax Dwyer speaks with Jackie Bona, Co-Founder and CEO of Valora, as they explore how Valora’s mobile-first platform is bringing the power of Web3 to the world. Through innovations like Mobile Stack and a user-friendly wallet, Valora is breaking down the barriers to financial inclusion by providing simple, accessible tools for managing crypto and stablecoins – especially in emerging markets that need it the most.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Web3 and Personal Background
02:20 Valora's Mission and User Experience Challenges
04:51 User Experience: The Life of a Transaction
08:23 The Role of Stable Coins in Emerging Markets
09:50 Introducing Mobile Stack: Bridging the Mobile Gap
11:35 Challenges of Mobile Development in Web3
15:09 Partnerships and Early Adopters of Mobile Stack
16:58 Go-to-Market Strategy for New Markets
20:02 Targeting Developers with Mobile Stack
22:01 Future Vision for Valora and Mobile Stack
23:28 Industry Trends and Institutional Adoption
25:42 Where to Learn More About Valora and Mobile Stack

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

Valora’s Mission & Background: Jackie shares her journey from Google to Web3 and how her experience in launching global products inspired her to make crypto accessible to everyone. Learn how Valora is designed to meet the needs of users worldwide, from Latin America to Africa.

User Experience in Web3: Web3 technology is often complicated, but Valora is redefining the experience. Their mission? Simplify crypto for everyday users by creating an app that feels like a global version of Venmo or Cash App, with all the benefits of blockchain, stability, and security.

Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets: Learn how Valora’s wallet is making a difference in emerging markets like Nigeria, Argentina, and Colombia, where access to US-denominated stablecoins offers a way to escape inflation and save in a stable currency. This episode discusses why stablecoins have become essential for people who lack traditional financial stability.

Valora’s Mobile Stack: Meet Mobile Stack, a game-changing development tool that allows Web3 projects to create their own custom mobile applications. Built with accessibility in mind, Mobile Stack simplifies the process for developers by providing building blocks for creating mobile-friendly, blockchain-powered applications without the need for complex mobile engineering.

Educational Campaigns and Partnerships: Valora doesn’t stop at creating technology—they’re also driving adoption through education. Discover how they work with partners like Tether and SheFi, empowering users with campaigns that teach crypto basics and encourage first-time users to interact with stablecoins, decentralized apps (dApps), and DeFi.

Localized Experiences: Localization is key for Valora, providing users worldwide with an experience that feels relevant and familiar. From offering app functionality in Spanish for Latin American users to making stablecoin transactions as simple as texting, Valora is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its global user base.

How It Works – The User Experience in Valora: Curious about using the Valora app? Jackie walks through the process, from easy onboarding with stablecoin gifting to making cross-border payments. Users can even send money to any phone number via a feature called “Live Links” – allowing seamless transfers that keep fees low and efficiency high.

The Future of Web3 on Mobile: Valora aims to be at the forefront of a mobile-first Web3 future. Jackie shares her vision for the next 3-5 years, where every major decentralized application (dApp)