Dear Valued Zeebu Community,
Today marks one year of Zeebu, and what a ride it’s been!
Since our launch, Zeebu has reshaped the telecom settlement landscape with advanced blockchain solutions and DeFi innovations. Our state-of-the-art platform quickly became the ecosystem of choice for global telecom carriers and operators.
This year marks unparalleled growth, significant technological advancements, and the nurturing of a thriving global community that our platform has nurtured.
As we celebrate our first anniversary and a monumental achievement of surpassing $3 billion in telecom settlements — it’s a chance to reflect on our journey together and look ahead. For those who want to keep up with our growing success, check out our real-time dashboard at dashboard.zeebu.com
What began as a concept has turned into a global platform that provides seamless settlements to more than 500 telecom users all around the world, and hopefully thousands of more to come.
Let's revisit some key milestones in Zeebu's journey that stand out as pivotal moments in our ongoing transformation of telecom settlements.
Our Humble Beginnings
In 2020, we set out with a bold vision to transform the telecom sector, specifically targeting the inefficiencies in inter-carrier settlements and subsequently broadening our impact across the entire payment landscape. Armed with deep expertise in both telecom and finance, we embarked on a mission to create a DeFi payment ecosystem designed to address industry-specific challenges.
With blockchain at its core, Zeebu aimed to enable seamless, transparent, and efficient settlement processes for telecom operators worldwide. Our foundations were laid with a commitment to integrity, innovation, and the empowerment of our users and partners.
Fast-forward to 2023 (though it wasn't really fast-forward, given the extensive research and development involved), we launched our platform alongside the Zeebu token, designed to streamline settlements and incentivize participation within the Zeebu ecosystem. This pivotal moment marked a declaration of our intent to create a decentralized financial ecosystem tailored to the unique needs of the telecommunications sector.
The Early Phase
Between May and June 2023, Zeebu entered a transformative period by establishing key partnerships that would underpin our growth and expansion. Zeebu announced partnership with Hayo, Novatel, MGW, BridgeVoice, BBT, and Axistel, among others.
These partnerships were carefully selected to expand our influence within the telecom industry and prove our platform’s application within telecom’s settlement stack.
July saw the ZBU token make its debut on the cryptocurrency exchange, LBank, marking Zeebu's initial foray into the accessible market.
This was followed by a significant expansion in August when Zeebu secured listings on prominent cryptocurrency price tracking websites, CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap, amplifying our visibility and credibility in the market.
The momentum continued as the month closed with the ZBU token being listed on MEXC Global, enhancing its global accessibility and trading opportunities.
Each listing was strategically timed, not just expanding our presence, but also bolstering the viability of ZBU tokens for business transactions worldwide. This series of listings underscored the growing market confidence in Zeebu’s offerings.
In September 2023, a major achievement for Zeebu came with the securing of $25 million in presale funding. This pivotal financial influx was crucial in launching the world’s pioneering on-chain invoice settlement platform specifically tailored for telecom carriers.
The investment demonstrated profound market confidence in Zeebu's vision, fueling our roadmap and catalyzing further innovation aimed at transforming the telecom sector.
Moreover, September marked Zeebu's active participation in Token2049 Singapore as a sponsor. This prestigious event, coupled with our exclusive Yacht Party, significantly broadened Zeebu’s exposure to global attendees and key stakeholders in the Web3 space.
As the year progressed, Zeebu achieved further listings on major cryptocurrency exchanges. BitMart Exchange started trading ZBU on October 30, 2023, followed by a significant listing on Gate.io, one of the top 10 cryptocurrency exchanges.
These milestones in 2023, from strategic partnerships and funding rounds to exchange listings and Events, collectively underscored Zeebu's successful expansion.
The Expansion Phase
In July 2023, Zeebu initiated alpha trials that were crucial for refining our technology and operational strategies. These trials were highly successful and set the stage for significant milestones for the platform. By January 2024, Zeebu had impressively processed $500 million in transaction volume and expanded its network to include over 100 telecom carriers.
Building on this momentum, Zeebu swiftly reached milestone after milestone, completing $1 billion in transactions on our platform by the first quarter of 2024, $2 billion by mid-Q2, and recently surpassing $3 billion in settlement volume. This growth and adoption underscore the robustness and scalability of Zeebu's technological infrastructure.
Zeebu also secured listings on prominent cryptocurrency exchanges including Bitget, KoinBX, CoinDCX, and Biconomy, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of Zeebu tokens in the global market and broadening their investor and user base.
Today, Zeebu has not only surpassed $3.1 billion in transaction volume but continuously expanding its reach and influence with Web3 and Telecom by pervasive presence in industry-leading events and connecting with businesses and enthusiasts worldwide.
This year, Zeebu participated in, sponsored, and spoke at premier industry events including GCCM Europe, Proof of Talk, Consensus, International Telecoms Week, TOKEN2049 Dubai, Americas Wholesale Congress, ETHDenver, MWC Barcelona, and Capacity Middle East.
Additionally, during Consensus 2024, Zeebu hosted exclusive side events such as Nolcha Shows Presented by Zeebu, "Take Me to Tulum," after-parties, and happy hours. At TOKEN2049 Dubai, our "Zeebu by the Beach" event was a notable highlight.
What’s Next?
Our journey from day zero to 365 has been nothing short of remarkable but make no mistake—this is merely the opening chapter of our story.
As we look to the future, we remain committed to innovation, community empowerment, and the expansion of our services to meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.
"Telecom today, rest of the world tomorrow." These words reflect our ambition and roadmap for the future. With our custom-built payment and settlement infrastructure, we've revolutionized telecom settlements, helping hundreds of telecom carriers, settling thousands of invoices, and moving billions across borders seamlessly. This achievement serves as our springboard to even greater horizons.
Our slogan embodies a vision that extends beyond the telecom sector as it says telecom is what we are focused on today and the rest of world is ripped with opportunities which Zeebu will tap going forward.
We are building an adaptable payments infrastructure for B2B built to offer enhanced features across multiple industries. Each sector has unique needs for payment innovation, and our platform is tailored to address these specifics. By creating a foundational layer for others to build upon, we unlock real-world use cases for DeFi, demonstrating its potential in diverse applications.
Our commitment to unlocking larger use cases for various industries positions us as a de facto platform capable of customization and implementation across many sectors. Our decentralized B2B payment infrastructure is designed to adapt and thrive, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient transactions on a global scale.
Looking ahead, we have some thrilling developments on the horizon:
1. The Phoenix Rises: On August 2, 2024, we’ll conduct our third quarterly token burn under the ZBU Phoenix Protocol. This token burn event is very crucial for the Zeebu Ecosystem, as this will burn a significant number of ZBU Tokens from circulation and based on the consumption of tokens during this quarter.
2. The Zeebu Protocol: This upcoming launch represents a quantum leap in B2B settlements. We’re introducing a liquidity protocol that will redefine decentralization in financial transactions. Expect improved liquidity, increased participation opportunities, and a robust framework for staking, governance, and rewards.
3. Community at the Core: Our next phase puts an even greater emphasis on community involvement. With enhanced governance, we’re orchestrating a system where every community member can play a meaningful role in shaping Zeebu’s future.
The next phase of Zeebu is poised to further our journey towards complete decentralization and enhanced community governance. This upcoming development will introduce significant enhancements to the platform.
To our community, partners, and all who have been a part of this journey, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your faith, support, and participation have been the catalysts for our success. Together, we will continue to break new ground, driving the adoption of blockchain in telecommunications and beyond.
Thank you for being an integral part of Zeebu's journey. Here's to many more milestones, achievements, and transformative impacts in the years to come.
Warm regards,
The Zeebu Team