“No More Gatekeepers”: Lemon Bank Group and Charter One Launch the First Truly Permissionless Lending Platform on LemonChain
In a move already being hailed as a turning point for decentralized finance, Lemon Bank Group and Charter One have joined forces to launch the world’s most advanced permissionless crypto lending protocol, powered entirely by LemonChain — a Layer 1 blockchain built for real-world utility and rapid DeFi innovation.
As of today, users can visit LEMLOANS.io to pre-register and explore the platform’s loan simulator, ahead of the full beta launch in Q3 2025.
This isn’t just another financial product. It’s a new paradigm:
“No more gatekeepers. No more delays. No more banks standing between people and their money.”
A Protocol for the People — Not Just the Privileged.
Unlike traditional lending or even centralized crypto lenders, LEMLOANS is entirely smart contract-driven and truly permissionless: no credit checks, no applications, no approvals, no middlemen.
You simply: Choose your amount — from $1,000 to $100,000
Choose your term — from 3 months to 5 years
Approve the smart contract
Receive your loan instantly in LUSD
Stay in control of your collateral while enjoying financial freedom
“True decentralization doesn’t ask for permission,” said H.E. Dr. Fahed Merhebi, Founder of Lemon Bank Group. “We built this protocol to honor that principle. You own your crypto. You control your future. Nobody can say no.”
Beginning July 15, users can pre-register and lock in their spot. The beta release goes live in Q3 2025, starting with a $50 million lending pool. Backed by institutional infrastructure, the program will expand to over $50 billion in total lending capacity in the years to come — making LemonChain one of the most powerful on-chain credit ecosystems in existence.
Built for the New Financial Era.
Engineered on LemonChain’s secure Proof-of-Stake foundation, LEMLOANS gives holders of the LEMX token a suite of powerful benefits:
● Stake LEMX
● Pay for goods and services
● Pair LEMX for liquidity
● Borrow against your holdings
● Spend loan proceeds instantly
● Retain asset ownership and upside
With flexible terms and interest rates starting as low as 5% APR, users are fully in control:
“You pick the term. You pick the amount. No more loan officers, no more paperwork. You’re in full control of your financial future.”
LemPay: From Wallet to World.
LemPay, Lemon Bank Group’s flagship payment platform, is tightly integrated into the lending experience. Features include:
● Instant LUSD loan disbursement
● Visa-powered debit card accepted globally
● Instant spending or fiat conversion
● Real-time transaction and loan tracking
“LemPay is the bridge between decentralized finance and everyday life,” said Ryan Fritzsche, CEO of LemPay. “By empowering users to instantly access their loan proceeds and spend crypto anywhere Visa is accepted, we’re removing friction and making blockchain assets truly usable. This partnership transforms how people interact with their digital wealth — fast, seamless, and permissionless.”
“It’s the fastest path from blockchain to real life I’ve ever seen,” said Derrick Hope at Token2049 Dubai. “This isn’t just a DeFi tool — it’s a life tool.”
Traditional Finance, Meet Protocol Power.
Charter One, a trusted international financial institution, brings decades of banking infrastructure and operational security to the Lemon ecosystem. The firm supports:
● Retail & commercial banking
● Global FX & trade services
● Crypto-to-fiat rails
● Compliance, custody & treasury solutions
“We’re not just watching the future of finance — we’re helping build it,” said Kadiatou Toure for Charter One. “By combining modern compliance with borderless innovation, this partnership sets a new standard for the financial world.”
For the first time, decentralized lending is as fast, flexible, and functional as traditional banking — without compromise.
“Web3 gave us sovereignty,” said Dr. Merhebi. “Now it gives us credit. Permissionless lending is here — and it’s beautiful.”
About Lemon Bank Group
Lemon Bank Group is a Web3-native fintech innovator delivering decentralized tools for lending, payments, and digital asset empowerment. With products like LEMLOANS, LemPay, and LemonChain, it is redefining access to capital and financial autonomy for the new internet economy.
About LemPay
LemPay is the payments engine of the Lemon ecosystem, offering a full-featured crypto wallet, Visa debit card integration, and seamless settlement between blockchain assets and real-world merchants. Users can instantly spend, convert, or withdraw — with complete on-chain transparency.
About Charter One
Charter One is an international financial firm focused on modern banking services, liquidity, and fintech collaboration. The organization is committed to bridging legacy finance with open protocols, unlocking global access to smarter, faster money systems.
