The one who introduced El Salvador to bitcoin with his company's method of payment to the masses is pairing it with a visa card. So to be able to facilitate crypto payments over the lightning network for a smooth transaction to retailers.
The card also will give it's users a way to earn rewards on those crypto payments.
https://twitter.com/Strike/status/1557828743925727234?s=20&t=rdULmbYDzpFwMia4qjGJOg"The company announced the launch on its Twitter Thursday evening, telling users they can now “take Strike anywhere and earn rewards on everyday spending.” The rollout will begin with a waitlist.
Strike is one of the better-known apps built on the Lightning Network, a Layer 2 protocol designed to speed up Bitcoin-based transactions. The app made headlines in April when CEO Jack Mallers announced a deal with Shopify that would allow merchants to take payment in crypto, but receive dollars.
In a series of tweets, Strike said users will be able to use the new card for direct deposits, to be paid in bitcoin, buy bitcoin, send and receive money, spend funds using Apple Pay and Google Pay, and earn rewards."
source: https://www.theblock.co/post/163162/lightning-network-app-strike-touts-new-visa-card
