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Challenge
When finance teams think about crypto payroll, they need systems that are fast, reliable, and cost-effective. While Avalanche offers lightning-fast confirmations, rock-bottom fees, and full support for native USDC, organisations need to integrate these capabilities into a compliant payroll system that handles contractor onboarding, multi-chain treasury management, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Solution
Rise provides a comprehensive solution that pairs Avalanche's technical capabilities with compliance infrastructure. The implementation includes: 1. Create a Business Account - Visit Rise and sign up for a business account with company details. Complete Rise's verification process which establishes compliance before any funds flow. 2. Invite and Onboard Contractors Compliantly - Send email invites to contractors. Rise handles KYC, identity verification, and contractor compliance automatically. Each contractor receives a Rise ID and a wallet address where they can set Avalanche USDC as their preferred payment method for withdrawals. 3. Fund Your Payroll - Employers can fund payroll with either local currency or stablecoins. If choosing stablecoins, Rise integrates directly with multiple rails, including Avalanche, allowing payroll to be funded via Avalanche quickly and cheaply, then allocating those funds across the global contractor base. 4. Set Up Payment Schedules - Inside Rise, configure payment schedules: weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or custom. Rise automates these schedules, ensuring contractors receive Avalanche-powered USDC payments on time, every time without manual work. 5. Contractors Withdraw in Their Preferred Currency - Contractors withdraw in fiat or crypto directly from their Rise wallet. If they choose Avalanche USDC, they enjoy instant settlement with minimal fees. If they prefer fiat, Rise handles conversion seamlessly.
Results
Sub-second finality: Contractors get funds in ~1 second, cutting payment delays and support tickets. Ultra-low fees: Avalanche's upgrades reduced fees by ~75%, making payouts cost-effective. Native USDC support: Employers fund payroll in Circle-minted USDC without wrapped assets. Cross-chain mobility (CCTP): Funds can be routed seamlessly between Avalanche and Ethereum/Polygon. EVM compatibility: Teams and contractors use the wallets and tooling they already know (e.g., MetaMask).
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