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FRANCISCO - A $150 million accelerator program has been introduced by Morph, a
blockchain infrastructure company. The program is meant to help start-ups
develop on-chain payment systems and is one of the boldest attempts in the Web3
sector to link conventional finance with decentralized technology.
The
company made known the fund on Tuesday stating that it is a strategic investment
tool aimed at speeding up the adoption of blockchain in real-world economic
applications. This accelerator fund by Morph will offer a combination of
financial investments, technical guidance as well as marketing assistance to
those start-ups that are working towards on-chain payment methodologies,
decentralized identity solutions, and tools for financial interoperability.
According
to executives at Morph, this accelerator aims at assisting entrepreneurs to
integrate blockchain in the real world so that they can make digital payments
which are faster, cheaper but still comply with the law. Specifically, the fund
will focus on young projects that apply blockchain technology to make
cross-border payments, trade transactions, payrolls, as well as fintech infrastructure
more efficient.
Advancing
Blockchain for Widespread Adoption
The
announcement by Morph comes amidst a period where there is massive evolution
within the global payments sector. Conventional banks and fintech companies
alike rush to incorporate blockchain-based remedies which could lower
transaction fees and hasten settlements. By concentrating on onchain
scalability, Morph hopes to aid startups in overcoming one of the most enduring
challenges facing cryptocurrencies creating real-world applications that go
beyond speculation.
“A lot has
changed since we were just experimenting with blockchain,” said a spokesperson
from Morph. “Now we need to focus on making it work for everyone using these
new online systems for better global money flow between people and businesses.”
It plans
to invest in early-stage companies throughout the US, Europe, and Asia that
prioritize Layer 2 scalability, stablecoin integration, and compliance with
regulations. Successful applicants will also be able to work with Morph’s team
of experts, form partnerships with companies that provide payment services, and
become part of its wider network.
Strategic
Timing Amid Growing Web3 Competition
Morph’s
$150 million accelerator is seen by industry analysts as evidence of increasing
institutional investment in blockchain payment innovation. With stablecoins and
central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) gaining popularity, there is a growing
need for infrastructure that links such assets with traditional financial
systems on a daily basis.
This move
also indicates a shift by Web3 companies towards practical applications
following an unstable crypto market over the past years. Although there was a
decrease in venture capital funding for crypto startups in 2024, analysts
anticipate a strong recovery starting from 2026 due to increased adoption of
technologies such as onchain settlement for real-world problems like moving
global money.