Summary
This proposal introduces the deployment of a Wirex Pay retail dApp on the Base chain, aiming to extend the reach of the Wirex Pay Chain’s non-custodial card infrastructure into one of the most active and scalable Layer 2 ecosystems. This strategic move is designed to increase transaction throughput, provide ultra-low gas fees for retail users, and accelerate adoption of WPAY-based DeFi and payment use cases.
Abstract
To drive broader adoption of the Wirex Pay platform and its non-custodial tools, we propose to launch a fully integrated retail dApp on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 rollup. This dApp will allow users to:
- Onboard using non-custodial wallets, email or passkey
- Order and manage Wirex Pay virtual/physical cards
- Spend stablecoins via Wirex Pay cards
- Access fiat bank accounts with auto-conversion to stablecoins
The retail dApp will serve as a Web3 gateway into the Wirex ecosystem for thousands of Base-native users and developers, expanding stablecoin-based payments and enhancing real-world usability of the Wirex infrastructure.
Proposal Track
Standard Track
- Discussion Period: 2 days
- Voting Period: 3 days
- Snapshot voting: Enabled
Justification: This proposal introduces strategic expansion to a new chain, involves deployment of DAO-managed assets, and requires alignment with the community’s roadmap for cross-chain presence.
Motivation
Current Situation
- Wirex Pay currently operates on EVM-compatible networks with limited exposure on Base chain.
- No direct deployment exists to capture retail activity from the Base ecosystem.
- User onboarding is fragmented and lacks chain-native UX flows for new L2 communities.
Proposed Solution
- Deploy a retail-oriented dApp natively on Base.
- Integrate account abstraction, card ordering, and bank account features.
- Enable stablecoin spending and fiat access through an intuitive UX.
- Bootstrap with UI/UX focused on mobile-first retail onboarding and Web2-to-Web3 transitions.
Details
Core Features of the Base Chain Retail dApp
| Feature | Description |
|---|
| Non-Custodial Onboarding | Connect non-custodial wallet or use email, passkey to access services |
| Card Ordering Flow | Order Wirex Pay virtual or physical cards via a decentralized flow |
| Retail Spending | Use stablecoins for real-world spending via Wirex Pay cards |
| Bank Accounts Integration | Access fiat accounts with automated conversion to supported stablecoins |
Implementation Timeline
| Phase | Duration | Deliverables |
|---|
| Community discussion and vote | 1 week | Product scope, Base network readiness, UI/UX wireframes |
| Go-Live | 1 week | Launch dApp on Base mainnet with card ordering live |
| Marketing Campaign | Ongoing post-launch | Ecosystem push, user guides, Base-native awareness |
Budget Considerations
- No direct fund allocation is requested in this proposal.
- Existing DAO developer resources and grant collaboration with Base Ecosystem Fund may be explored.
- Future incentive proposals (airdrops or liquidity boosts) may be submitted separately based on adoption KPIs.
Benefits for Wirex Pay DAO
- Cross-chain presence: Expands WPAY usage and liquidity to the Base ecosystem.
- User growth: Taps into a fast-growing L2 retail and DeFi audience.
- dApp visibility: Builds a high-performance UX hub powered by Wirex infrastructure.
- Ecosystem synergy: Bridges assets and users across Wirex Pay Chain and Base.
On-chain Voting Structure
- Duration: 72 hours
- Quorum Required: >4% of total veWPAY supply
- Approval Threshold: 50% of participating tokens
Voting Options
- For: Approve the Base chain dApp deployment
- Against: Reject the proposal
- Abstain: No opinion
