How It Works
Understand the end-to-end flow from crypto deposit to real-world spending.
Amento Labs converts your cryptocurrency into spendable virtual cards in three steps.
The Flow
SOL → Amento Wallet → Virtual Card → Spend Anywhere1. Deposit
You send SOL to your unique deposit address on the Solana blockchain. The transaction is detected and your wallet balance updates in real-time.
2. Conversion
When you create a card, the required SOL amount (based on the current USD/SOL exchange rate) is deducted from your wallet. The conversion happens instantly using live market prices.
3. Card Issuance
A virtual Visa or Mastercard is issued with the requested USD amount loaded onto it. You receive the full card details (number, PIN, redemption URL) within seconds.
Architecture
Amento Labs uses a non-custodial approach where possible:
- Deposit wallets are generated per-user on the Solana blockchain
- Live pricing is sourced via WebSocket for real-time SOL/USD rates
- Card issuance is handled through our payment partner's API
- Transaction history is pulled directly from the Solana blockchain
Exchange Rates
We use real-time market data. The displayed rate at the time of card creation is the rate applied to your transaction. Small fluctuations may occur between preview and confirmation.
Exchange rates are volatile. The SOL amount required may change between when you view the estimate and when you confirm the transaction.