What are DopeCards?
DopeCards are programmable NFC cards that extend the Stableyard network into the physical world. They serve three independent use cases depending on deployment.Use Cases
Onboarding Cards
Gift cards and event cards for user acquisition
Auth Keys
Physical authorization for Money Accounts
Wallet Signers
Intent signing for developers and agents
1. Onboarding Cards (Gift/Event)
Physical cards for simple, offline-to-online user onboarding.Designed For
| Context | Example |
|---|---|
| Events | Hackathons, conferences |
| Retail | Store promotions |
| Tourism | Hotel welcome gifts |
| Marketing | Brand campaigns |
Capabilities
- Preload small stablecoin amount
- Tap-to-activate onboarding flow
- Auto-creates or links Money Account
- Convert offline users to active app users
Flow
Business Model
| Revenue | Description |
|---|---|
| Production | Card manufacturing cost |
| Activation | Per-card activation fee |
| Campaign | Custom branding packages |
2. Authorization Keys
DopeCards as a secure physical factor for Money Accounts.Use Cases
| Scenario | Description |
|---|---|
| Second Factor | Require tap for large transfers |
| In-Person Approval | Merchant payment confirmation |
| Business Accounts | Multi-party authorization |
| Device Loss | Recovery via physical card |
| High-Value | Extra security for big transactions |
How It Works
The card acts as:- Portable signing key
- Secure backup credential
- Programmable auth object
Security Model
| Layer | Protection |
|---|---|
| Physical | Card must be present |
| Cryptographic | Secure element signing |
| Policy | On-chain rule enforcement |
3. Wallet Intent Signer
DopeCards as developer-facing signing devices.Functions
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Intent Signer | Sign wallet intents |
| Agent Approval | Authorize agent banking flows |
| Embedded Key | Programmable flow execution |
| Offline Signer | Works without internet |
| POS Credential | Stored signer for terminals |
Developer Use Cases
| Context | Usage |
|---|---|
| Merchants | POS authorization |
| Agents | B2B settlement approval |
| Kiosks | Automated checkout terminals |
| Offline | Low-connectivity regions |
Offline Capabilities
DopeCards enable:- Offline spending
- Offline approvals
- Offline transfers via signed proofs
- Hybrid mesh + NFC flows
Integration with Stableyard
DopeCards connect directly to:| Component | Integration |
|---|---|
| Money Accounts | Balance and identity |
| DopePay | Consumer app |
| Merchant Dashboard | Business controls |
| Developer SDKs | Programmatic access |
| x402+ Engine | Intent execution |
Actions via DopeCard
- Pay
- Request
- Verify
- Approve
- Settle
- Reauthorize
- Create deposit addresses
- Sign messages
Why This Matters
New Revenue
Production, activation, enterprise deals
Distribution
Events, retail partners, wallets
Offline Access
Works in low-connectivity regions
Trust Building
Physical token for first-time users
Target Partners
| Partner Type | Value Prop |
|---|---|
| POS Providers | Hardware differentiation |
| Banks | Crypto-fiat bridge |
| Fintech Agents | Physical authorization |
| Tourism Boards | Traveler onboarding |
| Event Organizers | Attendee engagement |
| Consumer Apps | ”Crypto without crypto UX” |
Next: Learn about Agent Banking — B2B settlement and programmable flows.