Panel discussion on bulk payments in the Stellar ecosystem, featuring Circle, SDF's Disbursement Platform, UNICEF, and Ping. Speakers explored how blockchain enables faster, cheaper disbursements for aid, payroll, and creator payments while addressing regulatory challenges and last-mile delivery.
A panel of experts discussed bulk payments (one-to-many disbursements) as a critical use case for blockchain adoption. Tori Samples from SDF introduced the open-source Stellar Disbursement Platform for sending payments at scale. Circle's Tiana Baker-Taylor discussed launching Euro-denominated stablecoins to reduce FX friction. UNICEF's Sana Betty shared how blockchain pilots in Nepal reduced cash transfer times from days to 28 seconds while improving transparency. Ping's Mary Siraco demonstrated how remote companies can pay global contractors in one click with same-day settlement. The panel emphasized regulatory compliance, the importance of storytelling over technical jargon, and reaching underserved populations without smartphones through USSD and voice systems.
