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Laika AI Partners with Cardexo to Launch World’s First $LKI-Powered Mastercard, Enabling Direct Token Spending at 180+ Million Merchants Globally

Revolutionary Partnership Bridges Web3 Analytics and Real-World Payments Through Innovative Card Solution

[Dubai, 26 May 2025] – Laika AI, a leading blockchain analytics platform serving over 130,000 users across 18 EVM chains, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Cardexo to launch the world’s first $LKI-powered Mastercard. This revolutionary payment solution enables users to spend their $LKI tokens directly at over 180 million Mastercard-accepted merchants worldwide, eliminating the traditional barriers between Web3 assets and everyday transactions.

https://laikalabs.ai/app

Seamless Integration Between Blockchain Analytics and Global Payments

The partnership represents a significant milestone in the evolution of cryptocurrency utility, transforming $LKI from a platform-specific token into a globally accepted payment method. Users can now leverage their $LKI holdings for everything from daily purchases to international transactions, all while maintaining full integration with Laika AI’s comprehensive analytics platform.

“This partnership with Cardexo represents the natural evolution of our $LKI ecosystem,” said [Wilson Byrne], [CFO] at Laika AI. “We’ve built the most comprehensive on-chain analytics platform in the industry, and now we’re extending that power into the real world. Our users can finally bridge the gap between their Web3 activities and everyday spending without compromising on security or convenience.”

Key Features and Benefits

The Laika AI × Cardexo Mastercard offers several innovative features:

Global Acceptance: Direct spending at over 180 million Mastercard merchants worldwide, from local retailers to online platforms.

Instant Transactions: Real-time processing without complex conversion procedures or hidden fees.

Integrated Analytics: Full transaction tracking within Laika AI’s existing platform, providing users with comprehensive insights across both on-chain and real-world activities.

Enhanced Security: Blockchain-backed transactions combined with Mastercard’s proven security infrastructure.

Unified Dashboard: Complete financial overview combining crypto analytics with traditional spending patterns.

https://x.com/Laika_ai/status/1925897294781579684 

Expanding the $LKI Ecosystem

This payment utility joins Laika AI’s growing ecosystem of $LKI applications, which already includes analytics subscription services, tiered access frameworks, governance mechanisms, and premium API access. The addition of global payment capability represents a significant expansion of real-world utility for token holders.

“We’re not just adding another feature – we’re fundamentally changing how people interact with their digital assets,” added [Divyashu Chauhan – CTO]. “This partnership demonstrates our commitment to creating genuine utility that extends beyond the platform itself.”

Market Impact and Industry Recognition

Laika AI has established itself as a leader in blockchain analytics, having been incubated by Google AI for Start-up program and receiving grants from major blockchain networks including Covalent, Space ID, and BNB Chain. The platform’s partnerships with Linea, Manta Network, BNB Chain, ZK Sync, and OKX Web3 have contributed to its rapid growth, now serving 15,000 weekly active users with over 50,000 installations.

The platform has processed over 3 million unique requests through its browser extension and analyzed more than 650,000 contracts across 19+ EVM chains, positioning it at the forefront of blockchain analytics innovation.

Application and Availability

The Laika AI × Cardexo Mastercard is now available for application through both mobile applications and the web platform at app.laikalabs.ai. The mobile applications are live on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store, providing users with multiple access points to the integrated payment solution.

Early adopters can benefit from exclusive rewards programs, enhanced cashback rates, priority customer support, and special $LKI bonuses. The company emphasizes that this is a limited-time opportunity for users to access premium benefits as the service launches.

About Laika AI

Laika AI is developing an on-chain data layer for AI applications while offering advanced blockchain analytics solutions. The platform provides users with comprehensive tools for token contract analysis, wallet analysis, DeFi research, NFT authenticity verification, signature data decoding, and AI-powered on-chain analytics. Incubated by Google AI and supported by major blockchain networks, Laika AI serves over 830,000 users across 18 EVM chains through its web platform, browser extension, and mobile applications.

About Cardexo

Cardexo specializes in bridging traditional financial infrastructure with emerging digital asset technologies, providing secure and scalable payment solutions that enable cryptocurrency integration with established payment networks.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements regarding the partnership’s potential impact and future developments. Actual results may vary based on market conditions, technological developments, and regulatory changes in the cryptocurrency and payments industries.

Media Contact

Laika AI Press Relations
Email: 
contact@laika-ai.io

Website: https://www.laika-ai.io/
Platform: https://laikalabs.ai/app

Download Links:
Google Play Store:
 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acentria.cardaxo
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/cardaxo/id6741895675

Social Media

Twitter: https://x.com/Laika_ai
Telegram: https://t.me/Laikaaiofficial
Discord: https://discord.gg/XbrPvmbXCb

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