Helio company
Overview
Helio (branded as HelioPay and integrated with Solana Pay) is a crypto payment processing platform built on the Solana blockchain. It enables merchants to accept payments in various cryptocurrencies, primarily SOL and SPL tokens, and supports features like recurring payments and checkout widgets. In January 2025, MoonPay acquired Helio for about $175 million, and it now operates as a MoonPay subsidiary.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Helio connects to 5 tracked entities, most strongly to MoonPay, Solana Pay, Solana.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 5 of 5 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
acquired_by | MoonPay | 95% |
integrates | Solana Pay | 92% |
deployed_on | Solana | 90% |
integrates | Solana Pay | 85% |
acquired_by | MoonPay acquires Helio | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Helio?
Helio is a payment processor for the Solana ecosystem, allowing merchants to accept crypto payments directly. It is also known as HelioPay and utilizes Solana Pay for transaction initiation.
How does Helio compare to other crypto payment processors?
Helio is specifically designed for the Solana network, offering low transaction fees and fast settlement. It competes with multi-chain processors by focusing on Solana's infrastructure.
What integrations does Helio support?
Helio integrates with e-commerce platforms, hosting providers, and content monetization tools, enabling merchants to add crypto payment buttons or checkout flows via plugins or APIs.
What is Helio connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Helio is linked to 5 other tracked entities, most strongly to MoonPay, Solana Pay, Solana.
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