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Wirex and Aurora Labs Partner to Solve Blockchain Fragmentation in Stablecoin Payments

By Lauren Towner · 9 November 2026

In brief: Wirex has integrated Aurora Intents to allow users to fund accounts from 30+ blockchains via a single permanent address, automating cross-chain conversions to solve stablecoin fragmentation.

Key facts
Supported Networks30+
Solver Network Volume$37 billion
USDC Native Networks38
Market Reach136 markets
Press Release: Wirex and Aurora Labs Partner to Solve Blockchain Fragmentation in Stablecoin Payments | Featured Image by FF News

Quick Summary

Wirex has integrated Aurora Intents to allow users to fund accounts from over 30 blockchains using a single permanent address. This partnership eliminates blockchain fragmentation by automatically converting incoming assets from networks like Solana and Bitcoin into the platform's native asset, simplifying the stablecoin payment infrastructure.

How Does Wirex Solve Blockchain Fragmentation?

The stablecoin payment infrastructure provided by Wirex now leverages Aurora Intents to remove the technical barriers of cross-chain transfers. By providing a permanent deposit address, users no longer need to worry about network compatibility or losing funds due to incorrect chain selection. Key features include:

  • Support for 30+ blockchain networks including Ethereum, Solana, and Tron.
  • Automatic conversion of multi-chain assets like USDC into the receiving platform's preferred currency.
  • A static deposit address that never expires, simplifying the user experience for repeat top-ups.

What Results Has Aurora Intents Delivered?

Aurora Intents operates on the NEAR Intents solver network, which has already processed more than $37 billion in transactions. This scale ensures that cross-chain execution is both reliable and efficient for Wirex’s global partner network. By making the underlying blockchain technology invisible, the integration allows fintechs to scale their network coverage without the overhead of building separate infrastructure for every new chain. This is critical given that USDC natively exists on 38 different networks, creating a massive management challenge for traditional platforms.

FF NEWS TAKE:

This partnership directly addresses the "UX debt" of the crypto industry. By abstracting the complexity of stablecoin payment infrastructure, Wirex and Aurora are making digital assets behave more like traditional fiat—where the user doesn't care about the underlying rails. With $37 billion processed by NEAR Intents, the reliability is proven. This move significantly moves the needle for mass adoption by removing the fear of "wrong network" errors.

Frequently asked questions

How does Wirex handle deposits from different blockchains?

Wirex uses Aurora Intents to provide a single permanent deposit address that supports over 30 networks. When a user sends funds from chains like Solana or Bitcoin, the system automatically converts the assets into the platform's required currency before crediting the account.

What is the benefit of a permanent deposit address?

A permanent deposit address eliminates the risk of users sending funds to expired or incorrect addresses. It provides a static, reusable entry point for multiple EVM-compatible networks, making the funding process as simple as a traditional bank transfer.

Which networks are supported by the Wirex and Aurora integration?

The integration supports more than 30 blockchain networks, including major chains such as Ethereum, Solana, Tron, Bitcoin, and various EVM-compatible networks, allowing for broad cross-chain flexibility.

About the companies

Wirex

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Companies in this story: Wirex, Aurora Labs

People in this story: Declan Hannon, Dmitry Lazarichev

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