Fiatsend Overview
Fiatsend is a payments-first mobile money platform powered by web3 rails. Built on stablecoins running on Lisk Mainnet, Fiatsend enables businesses and individuals to send, receive, and convert digital currency to and from mobile money — with Ghana as the primary market. The platform operates on a B2B2C model: businesses integrate Fiatsend to power reliable local payments for their customers, agents, and merchants.
Whether you are an engineer building on the Fiatsend API, a compliance officer evaluating the platform's KYC tiers, or a partner exploring integration, these docs will walk you through everything you need to get started.
Core Capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Local Payments | Send and receive payments via mobile money providers like MTN Mobile Money, Telecel Cash, and AirtelTigo in Ghana. |
| Stablecoin Conversion | Convert between stablecoins (USDC, USDT, DAI, and more) and local currency (GHS) with transparent fees. |
| GHSFIAT Stablecoin | Fiatsend's native GHS-pegged stablecoin for on-chain local currency settlement. Learn more → |
| MobileNumber NFT | An encrypted, privacy-preserving NFT tied to the user's phone number, used for identity and tiered access control. Learn more → |
| QR / Scan-to-Pay | Merchants and agents accept payments instantly through QR code scanning in the FiatsendOne app. |
| Payout to Mobile Money | Settle funds directly to mobile money wallets across supported providers and countries. |
| Bulk Disbursements | Businesses can send payments to multiple recipients in a single batch — ideal for payroll and supplier payments. |
Who These Docs Are For
- Engineers — Integrate the Fiatsend API into your application, understand the smart contract architecture, or build on top of Fiatsend's infrastructure.
- Compliance & Operations — Review KYC tier requirements, transaction limits, fee structures, and supported corridors.
- Partners & Businesses — Evaluate Fiatsend's coverage, use cases, and B2B2C integration model for your payment needs.
Architecture Overview
At a high level, the Fiatsend platform follows this flow:
┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────┐
│ FiatsendOne │────▶│ Fiatsend │────▶│ Lisk Mainnet Smart │────▶│ Mobile Money │
│ App / API │ │ Backend │ │ Contracts │ │ Providers │
│ │ │ │ │ (FiatsendGatewayV2) │ │ (MTN, Telecel, etc.) │
└──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └─────────────────────────┘ └──────────────────────┘
- FiatsendOne App — The primary user-facing application available at app.fiatsend.com. Users authenticate via wallet-based login (Privy) with JWT sessions.
- Fiatsend Backend — The backend handles authentication, transaction orchestration, KYC management, and API routing.
- Lisk Mainnet Smart Contracts — The
FiatsendGatewayV2contract (UUPS upgradeable, built with Hardhat) manages on-chain stablecoin operations including conversions, GHSFIAT minting/redemption, and MobileNumber NFT issuance. - Mobile Money Providers — Final settlement happens through local mobile money networks (MTN Mobile Money, Telecel Cash, AirtelTigo in Ghana).
Fiatsend uses Lisk Mainnet as its blockchain layer. All on-chain operations — stablecoin transfers, GHSFIAT minting, and MobileNumber NFT issuance — happen on Lisk.
Quick Links
| Section | What You'll Find |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Supported countries, mobile money providers, and operation status |
| Supported Stablecoins | All stablecoins available on the platform |
| Fees & Limits | Transaction fees, KYC tier limits, and settlement timing |
| GHSFIAT Stablecoin | Deep dive into Fiatsend's native GHS-pegged stablecoin |
| MobileNumber NFT | Identity, tiers, and privacy-preserving NFT design |
| FiatsendOne | The primary app for users, agents, and merchants |
| Use Cases | How merchants, agents, consumers, and businesses use Fiatsend |
If you're a developer, start with the FiatsendOne product overview, then explore Supported Stablecoins and Fees & Limits to understand the platform mechanics.