> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.fintechobserver.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Netstars Unveils ‘StarPay-X’ Gateway to Integrate Web3 Finance into Mainstream Retail - URL: https://www.fintechobserver.com/netstars-unveils-starpay-x-gateway-to-integrate-web3-finance-into-mainstream-retail/ - Published: 2026-04-13T11:32:05.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-13T11:32:05.000Z - Author: Norbert Gehrke - Tags: payments, web3, wallet, stablecoins, blockchain, cryptocurrency exchange, DeFi Netstars, a leading provider of multi-cashless payment solutions, has launched "StarPay-X," a gateway concept designed to bridge the gap between traditional Web2 payment infrastructure and the emerging Web3 financial ecosystem. The initiative represents a critical step for Netstars as it seeks to transition from a QR-code payment aggregator to a provider of next-generation financial infrastructure. ## Sign up for Japan FinTech Observer Cutting through the noise of Japanese Finance & FinTech Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ### **Bridging the Web2 and Web3 Divide** While Netstars has established a robust foundation in Web2 through its "StarPay" platform, the company noted that much of the current Web3 financial activity remains siloed within specialized technical environments. StarPay-X aims to solve this "social implementation" hurdle by connecting Web3 elements—such as stablecoins, digital wallets, blockchains, exchanges, and decentralized finance (DeFi)—directly with real-world merchant services and commercial flows. The company stated that its goal is not merely technical connectivity, but to ensure that Web3-based finance becomes a practical tool used in everyday brick-and-mortar stores and services. ### **Proof of Concept at Haneda Airport** In a move to validate the concept, Netstars recently completed Japan’s first demonstration experiment for stablecoin payments in a retail environment. [Conducted between January and February 2026 at select stores in Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3](https://www.fintechobserver.com/netstars-launches-japans-first-in-store-usdc-payment-pilot-at-haneda-airport-to-capture-inbound-demand/), the trial utilized the USDC stablecoin for merchant transactions. According to the company, the pilot provided critical data on operational feasibility and user convenience, marking a significant step toward commercializing on-chain finance. ### **A Multi-Chain, Multi-Wallet Strategy** Moving forward, Netstars intends to develop a "multi-chain, multi-wallet, and multi-coin" environment, ensuring that neither merchants nor consumers are restricted to a single technology or provider. To achieve this, the company is actively pursuing partnerships with several global and domestic Web3 leaders, including: - **Aptos:** Utilizing its high-performance Layer-1 blockchain for enterprise-grade applications. - **Bitget Wallet:** Exploring integration with its self-custodial wallet which serves over 90 million users globally. - **Canton Foundation:** Leveraging institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure for reliable financial connectivity. - **Solana Foundation:** Discussing the expansion of stablecoin use cases within the Japanese payment sector. - **Startale Group:** Collaborating on on-chain financial infrastructure, including the use of JPYSC and USDSC stablecoins. - **WEA Japan:** Partnering for the design and implementation of on-chain payment solutions. ### **Market Outlook** Netstars emphasized that while these collaborations are currently in the developmental and discussion stages, the StarPay-X initiative is central to its long-term vision. By acting as a mediator between existing financial systems and the new functionality offered by Web3, Netstars aims to define the future of financial services in a cashless society. --- [NETSTARS Launches Japan’s First In-Store USDC Payment Pilot at Haneda Airport to Capture Inbound DemandNETSTARS, a leading QR code payment gateway provider, will begin a pilot program accepting Circle’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin “USDC” for payments at physical retail locations within Haneda Airport Terminal 3\. The initiative, claimed by the company to be a first for brick-and-mortar stores in Japan, aims to streamline transactions![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Japan FinTech ObserverNorbert Gehrke![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/46/cb/46cbd57f-e0e8-41a4-a1e2-710103a4267b/content/images/size/w1200/2026/01/Netstars-Haneda.png)](https://www.fintechobserver.com/netstars-launches-japans-first-in-store-usdc-payment-pilot-at-haneda-airport-to-capture-inbound-demand/)