Minisend is a Farcaster mini app that enables creators and builders to seamlessly convert their onchain USDC earnings to local fiat currency. Supporting direct withdrawals to Nigerian bank accounts (NGN) and Kenyan mobile money (M-Pesa KES), Minisend eliminates the complex, expensive, and often unreliable process of accessing onchain earnings through traditional centralized exchanges.
Make Celo's global onchain economy truly accessible by removing the last-mile friction between earning onchain and spending locally.
While Celo has successfully onboarded creators, developers, and builders to earn USDC through various platforms and applications, a critical friction point prevents full adoption of the onchain economy: accessing earnings as local fiat currency.
For Creators & Builders in Nigeria/Kenya
Earn cUSD from creator platforms or dapp interactions
Face complex withdrawal process requiring
Transfer to centralized exchange
Navigate lengthy KYC verification (often rejected for African users)
Pay 2-3% exchange fees plus withdrawal fees
Wait 3-7 days for bank settlement
Risk account freezes or arbitrary rejections
The Result: Many creators keep earnings locked onchain or resort to unsafe P2P trading methods, defeating the purpose of financial sovereignty that blockchain promises.
Direct cUSD → Local Fiat in Minutes
Minisend transforms the withdrawal experience from a multi-day, expensive ordeal into a seamless, fast transactions
For Nigerian Users
Direct cUSD → NGN conversion to any Nigerian bank account
Competitive exchange rates with transparent fee structure
Settlement typically within <1 min
For Kenyan Users
USDC → KES directly to M-Pesa mobile money wallets
Leverages Kenya's mobile-first financial infrastructure
Instant settlement to mobile wallet
Key Value Propositions
Speed: Minutes instead of days
Cost: Transparent, competitive fees vs. 2-3% exchange fees
Accessibility: No complex KYC or account requirements
Security: All transactions verifiable onchain
Reliability: No risk of account freezes or rejections
Transaction Fees
Want to grow through just grant funding
Nigeria,Kenya,Uganda and Ghana
N/A
