> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.laso.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.laso.finance/the-company/laso-finance.md). # Laso Finance In a time of growing oversight and monitoring, we *need* privacy at the point of spend. Today, we earn and store assets onchain. Ideally, we spend them at businesses that accept crypto. That group of businesses is growing, but still [very small](https://capitaloneshopping.com/research/retailers-that-accept-cryptocurrency). Instead, we send assets to a bank-like entity (an exchange) and use a card they've issued. Or worse, sell those assets to USD, transfer to our bank account, and pay off a credit card. It’s not a better system. It’s fiat banking with extra steps. More importantly, we've lost a crucial part of the purpose for cryptocurrencies. The **right to privacy**. Instead, connect your wallet to [Laso Finance](https://laso.finance/), verify a nonce, and you're signed up. Then: * Get prepaid cards to spend online, or in person with Apple Pay or Google Pay. * Get gift cards at thousands of merchants. * Send bank transfers to debit cards. All while maintaining privacy. Private spending is essential to the success of our industry. Our mission is to keep delivering that capability through our scalable and compliant structure. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.laso.finance/the-company/laso-finance.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.