Zebec Network Pushes Blockchain Payroll Into the Real World
From Streaming Paychecks to Global Crypto Cards, This Platform Is Quietly Rebuilding Financial Infrastructure
For over 3 billion workers worldwide, the delay between earning and getting paid is an accepted frustration. Whether salaried or part of the gig economy, many face weeks-long waits for access to wages. Zebec Network, a rising force in blockchain finance, believes this delay is unnecessary — and they’re doing something about it.
Founded in 2021, Zebec began as a streaming payments protocol on Solana, but today it has grown into a full-stack Web3-powered payroll and payments platform. With over $35 million in backing from financial heavyweights like Circle, Coinbase Ventures, and Solana Ventures, Zebec is positioning itself as a key player in real-world blockchain adoption.
Real-Time Payroll for a Real-Time World
Zebec’s signature product is real-time payroll. Employees can now stream their income by the second — a game-changer for hourly workers, freelancers, and remote teams. Instead of waiting for bi-weekly checks, users receive their earnings as they work, unlocking new levels of financial flexibility and immediacy.
Zebec’s solution is not just a crypto novelty. It connects on-chain financial services with traditional payroll systems through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, making it far more accessible to mainstream users.
Acquiring Legacy Systems to Power the Future
Through its Payroll Growth Partners (PGP) arm, Zebec has acquired traditional payroll companies like PayBridge and School Payroll Services (SPS). These platforms serve hundreds of schools and small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the U.S.
The goal? Modernize legacy systems with Web3 capabilities — such as allowing workers to receive part of their paycheck in USDC, send cross-border payments instantly, and manage digital and fiat currencies through a single dashboard.
From Pay to Purchase: Spending Crypto as Fiat
Zebec isn’t stopping at payroll. Its Instant Card, a Mastercard-powered debit card, allows users to spend crypto in over 100 countries without transaction fees. Users maintain control of their digital assets while transacting as easily as they would with any fiat card.
This crypto card is integrated with Zebec’s Telegram App, providing an intuitive interface for global users to manage their finances on the go.
Science Card: A Strategic Entry Into Academic Finance
In a bold expansion move, Zebec recently acquired UK-based Science Card, a fintech serving over 50,000 students and researchers across ten universities, including Cambridge and Aston.
Science Card offers prepaid cards and budgeting tools tailored to academia, simplifying the often complex world of research funding. Its integration with Zebec’s payment rails represents a powerful bridge between academic finance and decentralized infrastructure.
“Science Card was built to remove financial barriers in academia. With Zebec’s technology and infrastructure, our mission evolves to deliver next-generation payment solutions globally,” said Daniel Baeriswyl, Science Card founder.
Towards a Web3 Superapp
Zebec isn’t just building products — it’s laying the rails for a Web3 superapp that can serve individuals, institutions, and enterprises alike. Its growing network includes partnerships with Circle, Stellar, AWS, and major human capital management (HCM) platforms.
With streaming payroll, crypto debit cards, and on-chain remittances, Zebec is constructing a new financial backbone — one that moves money instantly, bridges Web2 and Web3, and is designed for scale.
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