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Kite App

Kite is a dual-rail money app which helps cross border workers to hold digital dollars, send home in minutes and spend like a local across the Global South but currently hyper focussed in APAC countries.

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React
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Description

https://www.kiteapp.xyz/

Kite is a financial technology company building an accessible, trust-led dual-rails money application for the Global South.

Solution:

Kite brings stablecoins and traditional money rails together in one simple experience, giving people access to global dollars they can store, send and spend across borders. Built around a non-custodial wallet, Kite lets users stay in control of their money while accessing everyday financial tools including global payments, transfers, swaps, local on- and off-ramps, and card and QR payments where available.

Solving for:

Designed for people who live increasingly cross borders including foreign workers, freelancers and travellers. Kite is building toward a world where geography matters less to how people earn, save and use their money.

Progress During Hackathon

The core product direction remains largely unchanged, but the Arbitrum Open House helped us think more deeply about additional revenue opportunities and sharpen our initial wedge and go-to-market focus. What stood out was the team's genuine intent to help founders build and grow. The discussions were practical, challenged our assumptions, and gave us an opportunity to pressure-test our thinking. Overall, a valuable experience that brought more clarity and conviction to our execution.
Team Leader
AAditya @Kite
Project Link
Sector
OtherDeFi