Telcos Become Crypto On‑Ramps

Lisk has struck a major accord with TBH, the backbone behind multiple carriers in Indonesia and the Philippines. Together they will infuse blockchain tools into mainstream telco apps that collectively reach 160 million mobile users, converting routine top‑ups into blockchain transactions in the blink of an eye.

OneWave’s Invisible Handshake

TBH’s OneWave module sits inside carrier dashboards, letting customers interact with Lisk‑based dApps minus the usual hurdles of browser wallets and seed‑phrase backups. Purchases clear on Lisk automatically, while users earn BNRY tokens that act like loyalty credits for everyday spending.

Breaking the Cost & Complexity Logjam

In markets where mobile money is king but banks are scarce, high on‑chain fees and complicated UX stall Web3 growth. By piggybacking on telco trust, Lisk can deliver penny‑cheap payments, verified identities, and gamified rewards without forcing people to learn new tech.

DAO Season 1 Fuels Ecosystem Growth

The freshly launched DAO Season 1 channels grants toward: rising TVL, cross‑chain bridges, new contract deployments, developer grants, and an upcoming token‑burn vote. After a Q1 airdrop that vaulted transactions past 48 M, projects like UTU (reputation scores) and Swypt (USDT rails in Africa) highlight Lisk’s real‑world momentum.

Southeast Asia: The Ideal Sandbox

With smartphone penetration over 80 % and annual remittances topping $35 B, Southeast Asia already lives in mobile apps. Layer‑2 integration at the carrier level means micro‑loans, fee‑less remits, and tokenised game rewards—no Metamask prompts required.

Mass Adoption, No Hype Required

TBH boss Manit Parikh calls the rollout “crypto that feels like normal life.” If successful, millions will be using Ethereum Layer‑2 features without realizing it, proving that the fastest route to the next billion users is through apps they already trust—and utility they can feel in their wallets.