Request Network Payment Infrastructure Grows as Forecasts Predict Steady Growth
Request Network's (REQ) payment infrastructure is expanding rapidly, with more than $2 billion flowing through its rails since launching in 2017. The protocol enables a payer to use any supported asset while the recipient receives their preferred token on their preferred chain.
The non-custodial architecture of Request Network keeps funds under user control throughout the entire payment process. Its cross-chain abstraction layer allows for one-click mass payouts across multiple chains, making it the first protocol to unify EVM and Tron for large-scale payouts.
Forecasts from 2026 to 2032 predict a mix of steady growth and cautious phases for REQ. In 2026, CoinDataFlow projects a trading corridor between $0.01911 and $0.05115, while machine-gradient forecasts a more ambitious scenario with a minimum value of $0.047.
As Request Network continues to mature, its utility and relevance grow alongside the protocol's expansion of API capabilities and integration of compliance features such as wallet screening.