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Summary: The tables below present RemiDe’s remittance market forecasts by corridor category and transfer mode. Table 1 outlines per-user metrics – including user base, average send amounts, growth in volumes, and fee assumptions – for Developed↔Developed, Developed→Emerging, and Emerging↔Emerging corridors, contrasting traditional fiat transfers versus stablecoin-based transfers. Table 2 provides corridor-wide volume projections from 2025 to 2029, with growth rates and the shifting share of fiat vs. stablecoin transactions. These projections assume robust remittance growth in emerging-market corridors and accelerating stablecoin adoption (30–35% CAGR in emerging markets vs. slower uptake in developed markets, per RemiDe’s thesis). All financial values are in USD. Key assumptions and sources are documented in the footnotes.

Table 1. Per-User Remittance Forecasts by Corridor and Transfer Mode (2025 Baseline)

Notes: “User Base” denotes estimated active remittance senders in each corridor category (rounded). “Avg. Remittance per User” is the typical amount one user sends home; monthly figures extrapolate to annual totals. Remittance Tx Fee reflects typical consumer costs – legacy fiat remittances average 5–7% fees (higher in emerging corridors) versus sub-1% costs via stablecoin rails. RemiTag Subscription is a hypothetical flat monthly fee for RemiDe’s service (individual vs. business tiers), illustrating a shift to a subscription model for unlimited or discounted transfers. Stablecoin-based users benefit from much lower per-transaction fees and could opt into such subscriptions, whereas traditional remittance services charge per transfer (no subscription). Growth rates in volume per user are modest, reflecting inflation and income gains – higher in emerging corridors (where senders tend to increase support over time) than in developed-to-developed routes (often smaller, static transfers)1.

Table 2. Corridor-Wide Remittance Volume Forecast (2025–2029) – Fiat vs. Stablecoin Split

Notes: 2025 Total Volume figures are aligned with World Bank data – roughly $690 billion in remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in 2025 plus ~$100 billion in flows between developed countries. Developed→Emerging (North–South) corridors constitute the bulk of global remittances, while Emerging↔Emerging (South–South) flows account for roughly one-third of developing-country receipts2. 2029 Volume projections assume steady economic migration and remittance growth (low single-digit CAGR globally, with faster expansion in emerging-market corridors). Developed↔Developed flows grow the slowest (~5% annually) due to maturing markets, whereas Emerging↔Emerging corridors grow ~7% annually as intra-emerging trade and migration increase.

The Stablecoin Share columns illustrate the anticipated shift from fiat to digital stablecoin channels. In 2025, stablecoins are estimated to handle only ~1–5% of remittance volumes (varying by corridor). By 2029, adoption accelerates – reaching ~10–15% of flows in emerging market corridors – driven by greater fintech penetration, user trust in digital dollars, and cost advantages3. For example, in Emerging↔Emerging routes (e.g. MENA to Southeast Asia), stablecoins could capture ~15% of volume by 2029, reflecting a 30%+ annual growth in usage (vs. ~3–5% growth for fiat). Developed markets see a slower uptick (stablecoins ~3% of Developed↔Developed flows by 2029), given well-served banking networks and regulatory constraints in those corridors. These assumptions align with industry research: stablecoins are increasingly used for cross-border payments and remittances, particularly in emerging economies where they offer faster, cheaper transfers and a dollar hedge amid volatile local currencies. Some experts predict stablecoins could reach ~40% of remittance volumes within the next decade – our forecast is more conservative but reflects the same disruptive trend. In summary, RemiDe’s target corridors are poised for significant growth in both overall remittance volumes and the stablecoin share of those flows, validating a strategy focused on low-cost digital transfer solutions.

Our forecast assumes stablecoin usage grows ~30–35% annually in emerging-market corridors, significantly outpacing traditional channels. This is in line with RemiDe’s thesis and independent analyses – global bank Citi projects a possible inflection in 2025 driven by stablecoins, noting these tokens are “increasingly being used for payments and remittances globally”. Some industry experts are extremely bullish: it’s estimated stablecoins could handle ~40% of global cross-border payments within 5–10 years if current trends continue. Our model yields a more conservative ~10–15% stablecoin share by 2029 in emerging corridors, reflecting both rapid growth and practical adoption hurdles (regulation, user education, cash-out infrastructure). In developed-to-developed corridors, we assume a slower uptake (stablecoin share rising from ~1% to only a few percent by 2029) due to readily available banking alternatives and lower pain points. Overall, the stablecoin trajectory is highly positive: even under cautious assumptions, stablecoins’ share of remittances roughly triples to quintuples from 2025 to 2029 in all corridor categories. This shift will contribute to lower average fees (as shown in Table 1) and higher remittance volumes being funneled through digital wallets, supporting RemiDe’s market entry strategy focused on stablecoin-enabled remittance solutions. The projected 30%+ CAGR in stablecoin remittance volume for emerging markets underscores the opportunity for RemiDe to capture early adopter segments and ride the wave of fintech transformation in international money transfers.

Footnotes

1. Remittance Users & Amounts: Roughly 200 million migrant workers globally send remittances to an estimated 800 million family recipients. Average transfer sizes vary by corridor – for instance, U.S.–Mexico remittances average around $380–$400 per transaction (about $4,800 annually per sender), whereas intra-African transfers can be smaller. Our assumptions ($200–$400 per month per user) reflect these typical values and are scaled by corridor: Developed→Emerging migrants often remit a few hundred dollars monthly to support family, while Developed↔Developed transfers (e.g. to support students or relatives abroad) tend to be less frequent or urgent. Emerging↔Emerging flows fall in between, though many “South–South” migrants (e.g. workers moving from one developing country to another) also send substantial portions of their income home. These baseline figures are used to estimate user-level volumes in 2025 and growth going forward. ↩
2. Global Remittance Volumes: Officially recorded remittances to low- and middle-income countries are projected at $690 billion in 2025, continuing an upward trend as migration persists. Including flows between high-income countries, total global remittances likely approach $0.9 trillion by 2025. The Developed→Emerging (“North–South”) corridor category constitutes the majority of these flows – historically, rich countries are the largest sources of remittances, with the United States alone outsending every other country. However, Emerging↔Emerging (“South–South”) transfers are also significant – research indicates they account for roughly 30–45% of remittances received by developing countries. We have assumed North–South corridors make up ~55–70% of LMIC remittance volume and South–South corridors ~30–45%, consistent with IMF and World Bank analyses. Growth rates (CAGR 2025–2029) are estimated based on demographic and economic trends: remittance inflows to LMICs are expected to grow ~3% annually in the mid-2020s, but our model allows slightly higher growth in emerging-to-emerging corridors as new migration channels and economic development boost volumes. ↩
3. Stablecoin Adoption & Growth: Stablecoins (crypto-assets pegged to fiat currencies, typically USD) have seen explosive growth and are increasingly used in cross-border finance. In 2024, annualized stablecoin transaction volume reached $15.6 trillion, surpassing Visa’s volume – indicating high throughput, albeit largely from crypto trading and arbitrage flows. Critically for remittances, stablecoins enable fast, low-fee transfers of dollars globally, which is especially attractive in emerging markets facing volatile local currencies and costly banking. By late 2024 the number of active stablecoin addresses hit an all-time high (over 20 million globally), with the Tron network (known for low fees) “favored in emerging markets” for dollar transfers. Chainalysis reports confirm that stablecoin-based remittances are gaining traction across regions like Latin America. For example, dollar-pegged stablecoins are now widely offered by fintech apps in Brazil, Argentina, Nigeria, the Philippines, and other remittance-heavy markets as an alternative to cash agents. ↩

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