Uphold has launched a brand new payroll rewards program that features ZBCN, its native token Zebec networkthereby linking salary routing on to crypto incentives. The program, which runs through December 31, 2025, offers eligible users as much as 6% money back in crypto on paycheck deposits routed through Uphold, subject to minimum deposit thresholds and monthly reward caps.
Payroll deposits earn as much as 6% crypto rewards. Custody support reduces friction in payroll-based ZBCN rewards
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Payroll deposits earn you as much as 6% crypto rewards
According to the structure of this system, 4% of the payroll will probably be paid out in XRP, while the remaining 2% will probably be split between SWMTX and ZBCN at 1% each. The altcoin portion of the rewards is capped at a complete of $50 per 30 days, with the minimum payroll deposit being $250.
By tying incentives to direct payroll deposits, this system encourages recurring payroll routing as a substitute of one-time crypto transfers.
The addition of ZBCN to the rewards program is consistent with Zebec's broader deal with payroll and real-time payment infrastructure. The protocol has made streaming payroll and company payouts its core use cases, extending beyond purely crypto-native applications.
CoinChapter has previously reported on Zebec's expansion of payroll adoption outside of the tech sector, including increased usage in schools, healthcare providers, and non-tech businesses. The Uphold integration adds one other distribution channel that connects these payroll use cases to a centralized platform with retail reach.
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Custody Support reduces friction with ZBCN wage-based rewards
Uphold currently supports custody of ZBCN, with the platform saying it will probably hold as much as $100 million value of the token. This allows users who earn ZBCN through payroll rewards to maintain the asset inside Uphold's custody framework somewhat than requiring immediate on-chain transfers.
The custody setup lowers the hurdles for users who may receive salaries through the platform but may not actively manage their wallets.
ZBCN has about 37 billion tokens in circulation, which is about 38% of its maximum supply of 100 billion tokens. At current prices near $0.0027, the wage reward program introduces a distribution mechanism tied to wage activity somewhat than exchange-based trading incentives.
ZBCN/USD each day price chart. Source: CoinMarketCap
Zebec's token distribution increasingly tracks actual payment usage somewhat than speculative activity, a pattern reinforced by reward structures linked to payroll.
Unlike staking or return-focused reward programs, Uphold's initiative links crypto incentives on to salary deposits. The approach focuses on routine financial behavior and positions payroll as a recurring entry point for crypto exposure.
The Pay Reward Program stays limited to eligible Uphold users and is subject to platform-specific caps, conditions and compliance requirements.
