Case Study: The UAE-Egypt Corridor
Analyzing one of the world's most significant remittance corridors to demonstrate the real-world impact and efficiency of the REMI Protocol.
Outflow Powerhouse UAE
A pivotal hub for global remittance, the UAE is the world's 2nd largest source of outflow.
$40 Billion
Sent Annually
High-Potential Recipient Egypt
Egypt is the 5th largest recipient of remittances globally.
10% of GDP
From Remittance
End-to-End Remittance Flow
Step 1: On-Ramp in the UAE
An Egyptian in the UAE initiates a transfer through one of two seamless paths.
Fiat Path
User loads Remitty with cash from their bank account.
Stablecoin Path
User loads Remitty with stablecoin from their digital asset wallet.
Step 2: The Confidential Transfer
The protocol ensures the cross-border transfer is instant, low-cost, and completely private.
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Shielding & Minting: USDC is deposited into the REMI Reserve, which mints an equivalent amount of private REMI tokens.
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Private Transfer: REMI is transferred confidentially, shielding all transaction details from public view on the network.
Step 3: Off-Ramp in Egypt
The receiver has unparalleled flexibility with three instant payout options, chosen by the sender.
Bank Transfer
Funds are credited instantly to any Egyptian bank account via the IPN network.
Mobile Wallet
Instant delivery to over 43 million mobile wallets like Vodafone Cash.
Cash Pickup
Receiver gets a code to collect physical cash at any partner bank branch.