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Platform Updates

We've shipped major improvements to make Blink402 faster, more secure, and easier to use than ever before.

2.1s
Avg Settlement
75M+
Accounts (Privy)
8+
Facilitators
SOC 2
Compliance

ONCHAIN x402 Payment Protocol

January 2025

Powered by ONCHAIN

Complete migration to ONCHAIN's intelligent x402 payment aggregator, bringing best-in-class payment infrastructure to Blink402.

Multi-Facilitator Routing
Automatic routing across Coinbase CDP, thirdweb, PayAI, OctonetAI, and more with intelligent failover
2.1s Settlement Time
Average payment settlement in just 2.1 seconds with automatic retry and health monitoring
Cross-Chain Payments
Pay from Solana, receive on Base (or vice versa) - seamless cross-chain settlement
Cost Optimization
Smart routing based on speed, cost, or reliability priorities to minimize fees
Production-Ready Infrastructure
Battle-tested error handling, rate limiting, and monitoring built for scale

Privy Wallet Integration

January 2025

Powered by Privy

Enterprise-grade wallet infrastructure with social login, embedded wallets, and seamless authentication trusted by 75M+ accounts.

Social Login
Sign in with email, Twitter, GitHub, or passkey - no complicated wallet setup required
Embedded Wallets
Self-custodial wallets created automatically - users maintain full control without managing seed phrases
Multi-Wallet Support
Support for Phantom, Solflare, MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, and WalletConnect
SOC 2 Compliance
Enterprise security with TEE encryption, key sharding, and hardware-secured infrastructure
Progressive Authentication
Start simple, add security layers as needed - MFA and advanced compliance when required
Acquired by Stripe in June 2025, bringing even stronger financial infrastructure
Learn about Privy

Telegram Bot Integration

January 2025

Access Blinks directly from Telegram

Run payment-gated API calls directly from Telegram with our fully-featured bot integration.

Browse Blinks
Discover and explore all available Blinks directly in your Telegram chats
One-Tap Payments
Execute payment-gated API calls without leaving Telegram
Real-Time Notifications
Get instant updates on payment status and API execution results
Wallet Integration
Seamless Solana wallet connection through Telegram mini-apps
Creator Dashboard Access
Monitor your Blinks performance and earnings from Telegram

Simplified User Interface

January 2025

Clarity meets design

Complete UI/UX overhaul focused on clarity, accessibility, and helping users understand the platform instantly.

Streamlined Navigation
Reduced clutter with clear, focused navigation paths and improved information architecture
Enhanced Onboarding
Step-by-step guides and contextual help to get users from zero to their first Blink in under 2 minutes
Clearer Pricing Display
Transparent cost breakdown with real-time fee calculations and network status
Better Error Messages
Human-readable error messages with actionable next steps instead of technical jargon
Mobile-First Responsive
Fully optimized for mobile with 48px touch targets and thumb-friendly interactions
Accessibility Improvements
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance with keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and reduced motion preferences

Security Enhancements

January 2025

Your funds, protected

Advanced security measures to protect against wallet exploits and ensure safe payment processing.

Manual Message Signing
Prevents wallet Jito instruction injection attacks by requiring explicit message signing
Transaction Validation
Automatic detection and blocking of wallet modifications to payment instructions
Redis Distributed Locking
Prevents race conditions and duplicate execution in production with Redis-based locks
On-Chain Verification
All payments verified on-chain before API execution - no trust required
Rate Limiting
Distributed rate limiting to prevent abuse and protect API endpoints

Performance Optimizations

January 2025

Faster, smoother, better

Comprehensive performance improvements across the stack for lightning-fast user experiences.

Payment Flow Optimization
Median end-to-end payment latency under 2 seconds with verify+forward under 800ms
Reduced Bundle Size
Removed legacy dependencies and optimized imports - 40% smaller JavaScript bundle
Database Query Optimization
Connection pooling and optimized queries for faster dashboard and analytics loading
Smart Caching
Redis caching for frequently accessed data with intelligent invalidation

Developer Experience

January 2025

Built for builders

Enhanced documentation, APIs, and tools to make building on Blink402 even easier.

Monorepo Architecture
Turborepo-based monorepo with shared packages for types, Solana utilities, and database layers
Comprehensive Documentation
Detailed integration guides, API references, and code examples for all features
TypeScript-First
Fully typed APIs and SDKs with IntelliSense support for better developer experience
Improved API Responses
Consistent error handling and detailed response schemas across all endpoints

Ready to try the new Blink402?

Experience faster payments, better security, and improved user experience with our latest updates.