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Building the Future of Finance in Medellín: Highlights from the Open Payments Hackathon
150 developers, two days, one open API. See the winning projects from the Open Payments Hackathon in Medellín, built in partnership with Ruta N.
Anna Sheard
4 min read
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Beyond Access: Building the Future of Finance in Colombia
What does it take to move beyond access in Colombia? From Innovation at the Edges on October 15 to our 2 day Open Payments Hackathon on October 16–17, we’re bringing together researchers, fintechs, community organizations, developers, and innovators to explore and build the future of finance.
4 min read
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Rafiki recognized by Digital Public Goods Alliance as digital public good
The Digital Public Goods Alliance has recognized Rafiki, the Interledger Foundation's open source payments software, as a digital public good.
Ayden Férdeline
3 min read
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Beyond Access: Innovation at the Edges
34M+ users joined Colombia’s instant payments in six months. Beyond Access asks what comes next: turning access into everyday use and financial agency.
Anna Sheard
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Building the Future of Finance in Medellín: Highlights from the Open Payments Hackathon
150 developers, two days, one open API. See the winning projects from the Open Payments Hackathon in Medellín, built in partnership with Ruta N.
Anna Sheard
4 min read
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Web Monetization in the Agentic Age
Web Monetization in the Agentic Age. What is Web Monetization and how does it work? How does Web Monetization compare to x402 and the Machine Payments Protocol? What problems does Web Monetization solve in the Agentic Age?
Sabine Schaller
6 min read
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Examining How Money Can Move Us
Sophia Collender compares fare payment systems in New York, Hong Kong, Mexico City, Jakarta and Nairobi to examine interoperability and financial inclusion.
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The Access You Can't See: Why Interoperability Alone Won't Deliver Financial Inclusion
Interoperable payments can still exclude blind users. Dr. Muhammad Shabbir’s Pakistan study locates the barrier at the interface, not the rails.
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The Access You Can't See: Why Interoperability Alone Won't Deliver Financial Inclusion
Interoperable payments can still exclude blind users. Dr. Muhammad Shabbir’s Pakistan study locates the barrier at the interface, not the rails.
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What DPI-Enabled Digital Lending Can Learn from Microfinance and Traditional Banking
India’s digital lending reaches few women. Comparing it with microfinance and public banking shows what DPI-enabled credit can learn about trust.
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For Nigeria's Displaced People, the Problem Isn't Access. It's Whether Money Follows Them.
In Nigeria, 82% of displaced people surveyed had a bank account, yet few used it. A study finds identity rules, cash-outs and aid design lock them out.
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Building a Global Expert Network for Interledger’s Call for Papers
Help shape research on open payments and financial inclusion. Join the Interledger Call for Papers expert network as a selector or reviewer.
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Quarterly Grant Reports & Updates Roundup
Explore the latest Interledger Foundation grant reports and new grantee introductions, covering higher education, digital financial services, and open-source tools.