{"id":103935,"date":"2026-01-21T04:34:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T04:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/blockbolt-brings-contactless-web3-payments-to-hedera-with-iot-soundbox\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T04:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T04:34:06","slug":"blockbolt-brings-contactless-web3-payments-to-hedera-with-iot-soundbox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/blockbolt-brings-contactless-web3-payments-to-hedera-with-iot-soundbox\/","title":{"rendered":"BlockBolt Brings Contactless Web3 Payments to Hedera with IoT SoundBox"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main-body-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>Victoria, Seychelles, Jan.  20, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; BlockBolt, a decentralized payment protocol focused on real-world Web3 adoption, today announced the launch of its new contactless crypto payments platform on the Hedera Network.<\/p>\n<p>The release includes a merchant-ready web checkout experience and a new plug-and-play IoT device called BlockBolt SoundBox, designed to make crypto payments feel as fast and reliable as traditional card payments.<\/p>\n<p>This launch is supported by a grant from the Hedera Foundation, recognizing BlockBolt\u2019s goal of bringing blockchain payments into everyday business operations using Hedera\u2019s high-speed, low-fee public ledger.<\/p>\n<p><b>A Faster, Simpler Way for Merchants to Accept Crypto<\/b><\/p>\n<p>BlockBolt enables businesses to accept $HBAR, $USDC, and other Hedera-based tokens through multiple payment methods that work for both online and physical commerce, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:0cm;\">Payment links for quick sharing on invoices, WhatsApp, or social channels<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:0cm;\">Wallet-based checkout for seamless online payments<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:8pt;\">QR Scan &amp; Pay for instant in-store transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every payment is verified on-chain, creating a secure and tamper-proof record. Transactions are confirmed in seconds, supported by Hedera\u2019s performance and cost efficiency, making it practical for high-frequency, real-world payments.<\/p>\n<p><b>BlockBolt SoundBox: Real-Time Audio Confirmation for Stores<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To solve one of the biggest pain points in in-person crypto payments\u2014instant verification at the counter, BlockBolt is introducing BlockBolt SoundBox.<\/p>\n<p>SoundBox is a compact IoT device built for retail environments such as shops, cafes, pop-ups, events, and offline-first merchants. When a customer completes payment after scanning a BlockBolt QR code, SoundBox immediately announces the received amount using audio, giving staff clear confirmation without needing to refresh a wallet or check a dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>Demo: <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=wqsjw3QCRVzABk0g4RIVw3B9yiktPdSVAy9TRcDreOPP1U433WbroPFuu2h942K_Vl9cmF8XVxQUqsLSxih8qc6Q6kk9S1WJw5HOO6U0I-KPc2YR4cW5-HtqPALOoZnhXPqLpPX1G-sxQnQTAtXwaw9nq-8iTN8M3KWzYp59dr0=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UFz51V6qnHA<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Why SoundBox Matters<\/b><\/p>\n<p>SoundBox helps make crypto payments easier to trust and operate in busy real-world settings by providing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:0cm;\">Instant and reliable on-chain payment confirmation<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:0cm;\">Hands-free verification (no manual wallet checking required)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:0cm;\">A checkout experience that feels familiar, like a card terminal<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:8pt;\">Simple setup for merchants &#8211; plug in and start receiving confirmations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By turning blockchain confirmations into clear, real-time audio feedback, SoundBox removes friction for both merchants and customers and helps bring crypto payments into everyday use.<\/p>\n<p><b>Availability<\/b><\/p>\n<p>BlockBolt\u2019s web payments platform and SoundBox integration are now available for merchants building and operating on Hedera, Sui Network, Solana, EVM Chains and ICP Network.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=wqsjw3QCRVzABk0g4RIVw4LC8VXYzZx9eMS9BTRrmBc3HNh3Ypt1c144cq7DoBaYYUbOYa1fVc6ZG9YVhKE042BkZKr2Wu-lGpQQi06UkgM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/blockbolt.io<\/a><\/p>\n<pre\/>\n            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Victoria, Seychelles, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; BlockBolt, a decentralized payment protocol focused on real-world Web3 adoption, today announced the launch of its new contactless crypto payments platform on the Hedera Network. 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