Send stablecoins to Zim families—auto-convert to cash via trusted exchangers.
US sanctions on Zimbabwean banks block fintechs from enabling efficient cross-border payments, forcing Zimbabwean diaspora to use expensive informal remittance channels.
ZimBridge lets diaspora deposit USDC/USDT to a wallet, matches with local exchangers for instant ZWG cashout at spot rates. Platform handles conversions, compliance, and proofs, slashing fees from informal crypto hawala. Sanctions-proof via non-custodial bridges and verified partners.
Zimbabwean diaspora sending regular remittances (typically $200-1000/month) to families in Zimbabwe
One-click stablecoin sends with fiat insurance and rate-locking for 24h.
professional
Deposit USDC/USDT directly from MetaMask/WalletConnect.
Pairs sends with best-rate local converters.
Lock exchange rate for up to 24 hours.
Blockchain tx + photo confirmations.
Up to $500 coverage per send.
Recurring stablecoin remittances.
Live USDC-ZWG charts.
Export for crypto tax.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| wallet_address | text | Yes |
| role | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| sender_id | uuid | No |
| amount_usd | int | No |
| tx_hash | text | Yes |
| status | text | No |
| locked_rate | float | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| current_rate | float | No |
| capacity | int | No |
| rating | float | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/sendsCreate new send order
/api/sends/:id/confirmUpload proof and complete
/api/exchangersList available exchangers
/api/ratesFetch live rates
/api/wallet/verifyCheck tx confirmation
No insurance
$5k/month
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 5% | $180 | $2,160 |
| Month 6 | 700 | 9% | $2,835 | $34,020 |
Deposit stablecoins, get local cash fast—best rates, insured, sanctions-free.
Target crypto-Zim Telegram/Discord groups (e.g., Zim Crypto Traders); offer free insurance for first sends; seed with 3 trusted exchangers from networks for demo transactions.
Liquidity
No insurance, scam risks
Curated Zim exchangers + proofs
P2P
Shutdown, unverified
Stablecoins + structured
Data on rates/exchangers creates barrier; integrations lock in users.
Zim crypto adoption 15%+, USDC stable amid hyperinflation, regulatory clarity on non-custodial.
Blockchain volatility/delays
Layer2 support, rate locks
Crypto regs in Zim/US
Non-custodial, KYC lite, legal review
Low crypto familiarity
Tutorials, free trials
Success: 60% prefer platform vs P2P
Success: 100% completion
Success: 95% satisfaction
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