Zebec Integrates 15th Chain on Silver & Carbon Cards, Launches Strategic Partnership with OctaSpace
Zebec Network, the leading real-world crypto payment platform, today announced the integration of OctaSpace (OCTA) into its payment card ecosystem, enabling OCTA holders to spend their coins at millions of locations globally via Mastercard. The integration makes OctaSpace the 15th blockchain supported on Zebec's Silver and Carbon Cards, with a co-branded Zebec
This milestone marks a strategic partnership between Zebec and OctaSpace, merging OctaSpace's decentralized computing infrastructure with Zebec's programmable finance and card technology. As a prominent DePIN project, OctaSpace provides distributed GPU computing and network bandwidth resources onchain. With Zebec's support, OCTA holders can now access those onchain rewards in the physical world — paying for everyday goods and services, from coffee to cloud servers.
'Bringing OctaSpace into our card ecosystem was a no-brainer,' said Simon Babakhani, co-founder and COO of Zebec Network. 'Zebec enables real-world value flow. And OctaSpace is building real-world decentralized infrastructure. Together, we're closing the loop between compute power and consumer power.'
The integration allows the OctaSpace community to load and spend OCTA coins using the Zebec Silver and Carbon Cards, which are non-custodial, low-fee, and widely accepted worldwide. A limited-edition Zebec Black x OCTA card is also in development, offering premium cardholders exclusive benefits and a sleek co-branded design.
For Zebec, the partnership reinforces its commitment to making crypto usable in everyday life. For OctaSpace, it unlocks a new layer of utility for OCTA — extending beyond network operations and into retail payments.
'As we expand the utility of OctaSpace, this integration with Zebec is a critical step,' said Tarik Delic, Chief Product Officer at OctaSpace. 'It means OCTA isn't just a coin for compute — it's a coin you can use in the real world, too.'
With this launch, Zebec continues to set the standard for crypto card innovation, now supporting tokens from over a dozen blockchains — from Solana and Ethereum to newer DePIN and AI chains like OctaSpace.
OCTA can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Powered by Zebec. Fueled by OctaSpace.
About Zebec
Zebec powers programmable money and real-world crypto payments. Its card products and payment infrastructure serve hundreds of companies and communities across Web2 and Web3, backed by leading global investors including Circle, Coinbase, and Solana Ventures.
OctaSpace is a decentralized cloud platform offering ready-to-use compute, rendering, and VPN services. Designed for AI, machine learning, VFX, and gaming, it empowers creators and developers with high-performance tools and secure, cross-device connectivity making it a vital Web3 infrastructure.
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