As Alchemy Pay evolves from a crypto payment gateway into a comprehensive global payment network, the increasing complexity of cross-border settlements and high-volume merchant transactions has brought forward the launch of Alchemy Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to support fast, low-cost, and predictable stablecoin transactions, serving as the unified infrastructure for a borderless stablecoin payment ecosystem.
Core Features and Design
Unlike general-purpose blockchains that can become slow and expensive when busy, Alchemy Chain is Payments-First. We’ve removed the complexity and volatility of the Web3 experience to make digital payments as intuitive as a credit card swipe, but with the power of blockchain.
- Predictable Pricing: While traditional gas markets suffer from extreme volatility, Alchemy Chain utilizes fixed transaction fees denominated and settled in ACH. This provides businesses with absolute cost-per-transaction certainty, ensuring that global payments remain cost-effective even during periods of high network activity.
- Compliance as a Standard: Security and trust are non-negotiable in a regulated environment. With self-own licenses across the key global markets, Alchemy Chain integrates native KYB onboarding, issuer-grade token controls, and auditable event trails directly into the protocol, allowing participants to operate with confidence while meeting global regulatory standards.
- Universal Connectivity: To prevent fragmentation, Alchemy Chain acts as a bridge between ecosystems. It features direct integration with banks, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), and major blockchain networks through canonical bridges and fiat-native rails, enabling the seamless flow of value between legacy and digital systems.
- Token-Native Infrastructure: The network is architected specifically to issue and manage stablecoins and Real-World Assets. With enterprise-grade controls and full compatibility with mainstream EVM tooling, it offers a sophisticated environment for asset management without sacrificing the ease of use that developers expect.
A Unified Vision for Stablecoin Payment Ecosystem
Alchemy Chain aims to be the cornerstone of a broader vision for a borderless stablecoin payment ecosystem. We believe that for stablecoins to reach their full potential in real-world trade, they require a network and a payment ecosystem that combines the speed of blockchain with the reliability and oversight of traditional finance.
To provide a truly end-to-end payment experience, the ecosystem will also expand to include the issuance of native stablecoins directly on the Alchemy Chain network. By creating a unified rail for merchants, financial institutions, and developers, Alchemy Chain is turning the promise of instant, global payments into a daily reality.
Start Building
The Alchemy Chain ecosystem is open for builders, enterprises, and innovators ready to shape the future of payments. Get started today by exploring our developer documentation and visiting the testnet here.
About Alchemy Chain
Alchemy Chain is a payments-focused Layer-1 blockchain developed by Alchemy Pay to support fast, low-cost, and reliable stablecoin transactions at global scale with predictable transaction fees and fast settlement. Alchemy Chain integrates seamlessly with ready to use on & off-ramp infrastructure, connecting stablecoins directly to fiat payment rails, banks, and wallets worldwide. The network uses $ACH as its native gas fee token, reinforcing $ACH’s utility at the core of the ecosystem by powering transactions, securing the network, and incentivizing participation.
