UsePaid Pauses X Money Payouts After Record Volume Spike
Payments halted after traffic surge
UsePaid, a decentralized finance protocol built on the Solana blockchain, has temporarily stopped payments through X Money. The service, which distributes token creator fees to users, cited "payment issues" that arose after a sudden spike in transaction volume.
The protocol confirmed that user balances are secure and fee accumulation continues during the pause. A temporary web portal for claiming funds is expected to launch soon while the team works on restoring full payment services.
Record-breaking transaction volume
- UsePaid processed $1.54 million in volume over a 24-hour period, marking a 26-fold increase from previous records.
- Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposits failed to credit accounts, prompting a temporary payout cap of $750 per person.
- The payout restriction was set to last until September 28, when ACH deposits were expected to clear.
What the protocol stated
In a post on X, UsePaid clarified that existing balances remain safe despite the suspension. The team noted they are actively working on a solution to resolve the payment failures. They did not provide specific details on the technical cause of the disruption or the nature of the "payment issues" encountered.
User reactions to rapid payouts
Before the suspension, the platform saw significant activity since its launch in August. Users reported receiving unexpected funds, with some describing the influx as being "DDOSd with money." One crypto influencer received over $6,000, while another user reported receiving nearly $33,000.
Context on X Money service
X Money is a digital banking feature launched on July 27 for US users with Premium or Premium+ subscriptions. The service has faced regulatory scrutiny previously; earlier in the month, New York regulators prevented it from paying interest on certain deposits, leading to a one-time $300 bonus offer for affected residents.
Unresolved technical details
While the volume spike and subsequent suspension are confirmed, the exact cause of the payment failure remains unclear. UsePaid has not specified whether the issue stems from the X Money infrastructure, the ACH deposit process, or internal protocol mechanics.
Next steps for users
Users are advised to wait for the release of the interim claims web portal. Full payment services will resume once the identified issues are resolved.
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