NETSTARS Completes Stablecoin Payment Pilot at Lawson Convenience Store
August 17, 2026
NETSTARS Completes Stablecoin Payment Pilot at Lawson Convenience Store
Demonstrating POS-linked payments across multiple stablecoins and blockchain networks
NETSTARS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Tsuyoshi Ri; “NETSTARS”) today announced the completion of a proof of concept for its stablecoin payment service, Stablecoin Pay, at Lawson Osaki Atrium Store on August 17.
The pilot verified real-world point-of-sale payments using both Japanese yen-denominated and globally adopted U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins, including USDC and USDT, integrated with an existing retail POS system. Payments across multiple stablecoins and blockchain networks were successfully processed, confirming the operational feasibility of stablecoin payments in a real convenience store environment. NETSTARS also verified payment speed, user operability, store operation impact, and behavior across multiple payment patterns, including error cases.
The ability to support widely used dollar-backed stablecoins alongside yen-denominated digital currencies highlights the potential for future payment options for international travelers visiting Japan, while also representing a meaningful step toward bringing blockchain-based payments into everyday retail commerce.
Overview of the Pilot at Lawson Gatesity Osaki Atrium Store
| Date | August 17, 2026 |
| Participants | NETSTARS, Lawson, and related parties |
| Supported stablecoins | USDC (Solana, Morph, Polygon) USDT (Solana, Morph, Polygon) JPYC (Polygon) |
| Supported wallet | MetaMask |
| Location | Lawson Gatecity Osaki Atrium Store |
Items Verified in the Pilot
- Integration between the POS register system and Stablecoin Pay
- Payment processing using multiple stablecoins and blockchain networks
- Payment speed and user operability
- Impact on store operations
- Behavior across multiple payment patterns, including error cases
Through this pilot, NETSTARS confirmed the practical applicability of stablecoin payments in a real retail environment.
Coins, Blockchains, and Wallet Used in the Pilot
Coins
USDC: USDC is a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin issued by Circle. It is used in nearly 200 countries and regions and is one of the leading stablecoins in the global market.
USDT: USDT is a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin issued by Tether. As one of the world’s largest stablecoins by circulation, it is widely used for global transfers and crypto asset transactions.
JPYC: JPYC is a Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin whose value is linked to the Japanese yen. It is used in domestic Web3 services and digital payment-related applications, and adoption efforts are underway as a Japan-originated stablecoin.
Blockchains
Solana: Solana is a blockchain known for high-speed transaction processing and low costs. It is used globally across areas including payments and financial services.
Morph: Morph is an Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 blockchain designed with a focus on payments and everyday use. It is being developed as an infrastructure layer supporting real-world Web3 applications.
Polygon: Polygon is a blockchain network with high compatibility with Ethereum. It is used by companies and developers around the world as infrastructure for a wide range of Web3 services.
Wallet
MetaMask: MetaMask is one of the most widely used Web3 wallets globally. Users can store, send, and receive crypto assets and stablecoins, and access various blockchain networks.
Comments from Companies Involved in This Pilot and Supporters of the StarPay-X Concept
Morph “Stablecoins are ready to move into everyday consumer payments, and the ultimate test is high frequency retail. We are pleased that Morph is supporting USDC and USDT in the Netstars and Lawson pilot, bringing onchain payments into a real Japanese convenience store POS setting. This is a meaningful step for everyday adoption in Japan. Combined with the country’s progress on regulated yen stablecoins such as JPYC and JPYSC, it reflects clear momentum toward supervised, next generation payment rails. Morph is designed for these real world use cases and looks forward to working with Netstars to expand practical stablecoin payments across the Japanese market.”
JPYC ”This pilot marks an important milestone in demonstrating the real-world viability of stablecoin payments. We are especially encouraged by the successful testing of yen-denominated stablecoin payments in convenience stores, a retail environment that plays a central role in everyday consumer life in Japan. JPYC will continue collaborating with partners such as Netstars to advance trusted digital payment infrastructure and expand the use of stablecoins in everyday transactions.”
Bitget Wallet ”Japan represents an important market for the next phase of stablecoin and Web3 adoption. We are excited to be working with Netstars to connect Bitget Wallet with real-world payment infrastructure in Japan. While Bitget Wallet is not participating in this initial Lawson pilot, our integration is already underway, and we look forward to enabling more users to seamlessly use digital assets in everyday payment scenarios.”
WEA JAPAN (NETSTARS development partner) “NETSTARS’ commitment to stablecoin payments reflects a forward-looking vision for the future of payments. This pilot with Lawson represents an important step toward practical adoption by bringing stablecoin payments into a high-frequency retail environment such as convenience stores. Through its technical collaboration on QR code-based stablecoin payment solutions, WEA JAPAN will continue working with NETSTARS and ecosystem partners to expand the adoption and real-world use of stablecoin payments in Japan.”
Future Development of Stablecoin Pay
To bring stablecoin payments into real retail environments in Japan, seamless integration with POS register systems that manage product information is essential.
In this pilot, NETSTARS verified in-store payments using globally used USDC and USDT in addition to a yen-denominated stablecoin, and confirmed that such payments can be operated while maintaining existing store operations.
Confirming the practical applicability of payments using multiple coins and blockchains at a convenience store, a high-traffic retail environment, demonstrates the potential for stablecoin payments to become a new payment option not only for domestic users but also for international travelers visiting Japan.
NETSTARS will use the insights obtained through this pilot to promote the social implementation of stablecoin payments under its StarPay-X concept, a gateway connecting Web2 and Web3, and contribute to the development of next-generation payment infrastructure.