Protocol
Payments

Valora

Region
Valora
San Francisco
USA
Targeted SDGs
9. Industry, Innovation, Technology and Infrastructure
10. Reduced inequality
Description
Valora Wallet is a mobile crypto wallet that focuses on simplifying global peer-to-peer payments. It's built on the Celo blockchain and supports over 30 cryptocurrencies. Some key features include its ability to sync with your contacts for easy payments, low transaction fees, and quick transaction confirmations.
Impact
Valora is centered around unlocking financial opportunities for everyone, enabling users to send money across continents swiftly and with minimal fees using the Celo blockchain. This approach addresses fundamental issues in the current financial system by making money borderless, secure, and fast.
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