Wirex Pay
  • 👋What is Wirex Pay?
  • Wirex Pay
    • Vision and Inspiration
      • On-chain trend
      • Vision of Wirex Pay
      • Inspiration Behind Wirex Pay
    • Evolution of Crypto Debit Cards
      • 1st Generation: Reloadable Prepaid Cards
      • 2nd Generation: Wallet-Linked Debit Cards
      • 3rd Generation: Non-Custodial Cards
      • Comparison of Crypto Card Generations
    • ⭐Wirex Pay Overview
      • Innovative Infrastructure
      • Value Propositions
      • How Wirex Pay Works
      • Incubated by Wirex
    • Wirex Pay ZK Infrastructure
      • ZK Rollups
      • ZK Validium
      • Validium vs. Rollup
      • Wirex Pay and AggLayer Integration
      • Wirex Pay ZK Tech Benefits
    • Target Audience and Use Cases
  • Node Sale
    • What is a Node Sale?
    • 🔑Key Information
    • Pricing Tiers and Limits
    • Node License
    • Wirex Pay Node Rewards
    • 🪙How to Run a Wirex Pay Node Rewards
    • ☀️Wirex Pay Node Purchase Guide
    • Guide: Adding Node NFT to wallet
  • Tokenomics
    • DAO
    • 👉Tokenomics
    • 🕑Locked/Vested Wallets
    • Node Operator Rewards
    • Difference Between WXT and WPAY
    • Relationship Between Wirex and Wirex Pay
  • Restaking
    • What is Restaking?
    • 🔐Dual Staking: A New Era of Security
    • Actively Validated Services (AVS)
  • Tech
    • Wirex Pay Chain
  • Guides
    • Getting Your First Wirex Pay Card
    • How to Manage Your Wirex Pay Card: A Complete Guide
    • Wirex Pay Serviced Countries
    • ↗️Wirex Pay Limits
    • Bridge Funds Between Ethereum and Wirex Pay
  • Use Cases
    • Individual Users
    • Non-Custodial Wallets
    • Payroll and Expense Management
    • Communities
    • Web3 Builders
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Evolution of Crypto Debit Cards

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In the rapidly advancing field of digital payments, crypto debit cards have undergone significant transformations. These developments reflect the shifting landscape of blockchain technology and user needs. The evolution of crypto cards can be categorized into three distinct generations, each offering unique features and improvements over the previous ones. Wirex Pay is at the forefront of this evolution, bringing 3rd generation non-custodial cards to the mass market.

1st Generation: Reloadable Prepaid Cards
2nd Generation: Wallet-Linked Debit Cards
3rd Generation: Non-Custodial Cards
Comparison of Crypto Card Generations