Small Crypto Wallets Struggle to Monetize Users as They Seek External Platforms
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Small crypto wallets that lack core features such as swap and staking often see their users leave to complete trades on external platforms, diverting transaction fees to competitors. ChangeNOW’s spokesperson Mar recommends that these wallets integrate third‑party APIs, offer zero‑fee transactions, or enhance security to retain users. By focusing on niche markets and differentiating through specialized services, small wallets can create a sustainable revenue model while keeping users within their ecosystem.
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小型加密钱包为何难以将用户转化为收入
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ChangeNOW Head of B2B and Partnerships Yana Mar stated at TOKEN2049 that small crypto wallets lose revenue when users cannot swap within the app, forcing them to trade on external platforms where fees leave the wallet. Mar argued that integrating swap, buy, sell, staking, and trading features keeps users engaged and generates in-app activity. She advised small wallet teams to avoid building infrastructure from scratch and instead use ready-made solutions for fiat on-ramps, swaps, and staking. Regarding zero-fee swaps, Mar noted that while larger wallets waive their own fees on certain stablecoin swaps, network fees still apply and cross-chain swaps are excluded, making this an unsustainable model for smaller players.
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