From Points to Coins: How Lugano is making crypto mainstream
summary
MyLugano wallet launches a city token called Luga (100 Luga = 1 CHF) on a local EVM fork called Tria chain that uses proof‑of‑authority and a rate limiter to deliver zero‑fee payments. The system records ~15,000 active wallets, 400 merchants, and ~500,000 CHF locked in-city; onboarding splits basic accounts (instant use) and KYC‑verified accounts (higher limits), offers optional seed‑phrase backup and a paper QR card, and runs an upgradeable ERC‑2980 token with ~5s block time.
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- 0:00Lugano’s crypto adoption
- 7:31App design for accessibility
- 13:12Simplicity vs advanced features
- 20:25Zero-fee blockchain for Lugano
- 29:06Inclusivity with paper cards
- 33:04Swiss crypto regulations
- 36:05Community-driven development
- 39:20Barriers to crypto adoption
- 44:13Future personalized experiences
- 45:20Q&A
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