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Welcome to the XMPP Newsletter, great to have you here again! This issue covers the month of March 2025.

Like this newsletter, many projects and their efforts in the XMPP community are a result of people’s voluntary work. If you are happy with the services and software you may be using, please consider saying thanks or help these projects! Interested in supporting the Newsletter team? Read more at the bottom .

XSF Announcements

The XMPP Standards Foundation published an Open Letter to urge Meta to adopt XMPP for messaging interoperability. It’s time for real interoperability. Let’s make it happen.

XSF Membership

If you are interested in joining the XMPP Standards Foundation as a member, please apply until May 18th, 2025, 00:00 UTC! .

XSF Fiscal Hosting Projects

The XSF offers fiscal hosting for XMPP projects. Please apply via Open Collective . For more information, see the announcement blog post . Current projects you can support:

• Mellium Co-op
• Bifrost bridge
• Prav iOS
• diasp.in

XMPP Events

• XMPP Track at FOSSY : Call for proposals is open until April 28th 2025! Once again this year, the soprani.ca project is pleased to announce its annual offer for funding to the potential attendees who may be struggling with financial limitations, especially to those who would like to give an XMPP related talk. Please, join us at discuss@conference.soprani.ca , and don’t hesitate to ask for more information.
• Berlin XMPP Meetup [DE / EN]: monthly meeting of XMPP enthusiasts in Berlin, every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6pm local time.
• XMPP Italian happy hour [IT]: monthly Italian XMPP web meeting, every third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM local time (online event, with web meeting mode and live streaming).
• XMPP Sprint in Berlin : On Friday, 23rd, Saturday, 24th, and Sunday, 25th of May 2025.

Talks

• SASL-HT (The Hashed Token SASL Mechanism) was presented by Florian Schmaus at the 122nd meeting of the Internet Engineering Taskforce (IETF) . A recording is available on YouTube and the slides are available at the IETF 122 website . If adopted, this draft will become a “Request For Comments” (RFC) that will help standardize fast XMPP client reauthentication methods such as the one specified by XEP-0397 . The draft will be discussed further on the IETF Kitten working Group mailing list .

XMPP Articles

• Installer son serveur XMPP avec Prosody by Codimp has been updated to reflect the changes introduced by the latest Prosody 13.0.0 release [FR]
• Kaidan 0.12.0: User Interface Polishing and Account Migration Fixes by melvo for Kaidan IM .
• It’s time for real interoperability. Let’s make it happen! by guus for the Ignite Realtime News .
• Supporting XMPP Standard Foundation’s open letter to Meta for true interop by ProcessOne .
• Monocles , the project responsible for the XMPP Monocles chat Web and Android clients, started a crowdfunding campaign . The main goal is to create a platform where privacy, digital sovereignty and sustainability take center stage. Your privacy is non-negotiable. The funding period will span from 03.28.2025 to 06.30.2025.

XMPP Software News

XMPP Clients and Applications

• Gajim has released versions 2.0.1 , 2.0.2 , 2.0.3 and 2.0.4 with improvements and bug fixes. Head over to their News section for all the details.
• Kaidan has released versions 0.12.0 , 0.12.1 and 0.12.2 . These versions bring user interface polishing, account migration fixes, voice message and password change fixes, message removal and bubble fixes, along with more bugfixes. Check the changelog for each respective version here , here and here for all the details.
• Poezio has released versions 0.15.0 and 0.15.1 of their console XMPP client. Detailed information available on the release announcement .
• Profanity has released version 0.15.0 of their console based XMPP client. After more than a year and a half in the making, this release packages a large list of new features, improvements, bug fixes and more. You can find a detailed list of changes for this release on their changelog .
• prose-web-app has released versions 0.6.2 and 0.7.0 of its Web implementation of the Prose app.

XMPP Servers

• ProcessOne is pleased to announce the release of ejabberd 25.03 : a big release with new features and many improvements, as it comes three months and 180 commits after ejabberd 24.12.
• Prosody IM is pleased to announce the release of version 13.0.0 , the new major release of the Prosody XMPP server. This release brings a wide range of improvements that make Prosody more secure, performant, and easier to manage than ever before. Read about all the details on the release changelog . As always, detailed download and install instructions are available on the download page for your convenience.

XMPP Libraries & Tools

• go-xmpp versions 0.2.11 and 0.2.12 have been released.
• libstrophe version 0.14.0 has been released.
• peertube-plugin-livechat version 12.0.3 has been released.
• pelican-pubsub has been released. This is a plugin for the Pelican publishing system that implements support for Atom Over XMPP, through XMPP pubsub, enabling direct interaction (like publishing or adding comments) with Libervia and Movim users via XMPP.
• prose-core-client versions 0.1.101 and 0.1.102 have been released.
• python-nbxmpp versions 6.0.1 and 6.0.2 have been released.
• QXmpp versions 1.10.2 and 1.10.3 have been released.
• Slidge version 0.2.8 has been released.
• Slixmpp versions 1.9.1 and 1.10.0 have been released. You can read the respective release announcements here and here for all the details.

Extensions and specifications

The XMPP Standards Foundation develops extensions to XMPP in its XEP series in addition to XMPP RFCs . Developers and other standards experts from around the world collaborate on these extensions, developing new specifications for emerging practices, and refining existing ways of doing things. Proposed by anybody, the particularly successful ones end up as Final or Active - depending on their type - while others are carefully archived as Deferred. This life cycle is described in XEP-0001 , which contains the formal and canonical definitions for the types, states, and processes. Read more about the standards process . Communication around Standards and Extensions happens in the Standards Mailing List ( online archive ).

Proposed

The XEP development process starts by writing up an idea and submitting it to the XMPP Editor . Within two weeks, the Council decides whether to accept this proposal as an Experimental XEP.

• No XEPs proposed this month.

New

• Version 0.1.0 of XEP-0503 (Server-side spaces).
  • Promoted to Experimental (XEP Editor: dg)

Deferred

If an experimental XEP is not updated for more than twelve months, it will be moved off Experimental to Deferred. If there is another update, it will put the XEP back onto Experimental.

• No XEPs deferred this month.

Updated

• No XEPs updated this month.

Last Call

Last calls are issued once everyone seems satisfied with the current XEP status. After the Council decides whether the XEP seems ready, the XMPP Editor issues a Last Call for comments. The feedback gathered during the Last Call can help improve the XEP before returning it to the Council for advancement to Stable.

• No Last Call this month.

Stable

• No XEPs moved to Stable this month.

Deprecated

• No XEPs deprecated this month.

Rejected

• No XEPs rejected this month.

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Newsletter Contributors & Translations

This is a community effort, and we would like to thank translators for their contributions. Volunteers and more languages are welcome! Translations of the XMPP Newsletter will be released here (with some delay):

• English (original): xmpp.org
  • General contributors: Adrien Bourmault (neox), Alexander “PapaTutuWawa”, Arne, Benson Muite, cal0pteryx, emus, Federico, Gonzalo Raúl Nemmi, Jonas Stein, Kris “poVoq”, Licaon_Kter, Ludovic Bocquet, Mario Sabatino, melvo, MSavoritias (fae,ve), nicola, Schimon Zachary, Simone Canaletti, singpolyma, XSF iTeam
• French: jabberfr.org and linuxfr.org
  • Translators: Adrien Bourmault (neox), alkino, anubis, Arkem, Benoît Sibaud, mathieui, nyco, Pierre Jarillon, Ppjet6, Ysabeau
• Italian: notes.nicfab.eu
  • Translators: nicola
• Spanish: xmpp.org
  • Translators: Gonzalo Raúl Nemmi
• German: xmpp.org
  • Translators: Millesimus

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We are pleased to announce a new minor release from our stable branch.

As is the tradition with software, here is our first patch release following shortly behind our major 13.0.0 release announced a few weeks ago. It fixes some important bugs that were discovered after the release.

Many thanks to everyone who reported issues and helped with testing the fixes for this release. We appreciate it!

For those of you on 0.12.x who haven’t upgraded yet, skip 13.0.0 and jump straight to 13.0.1 if you can. It will be a smoother upgrade.

A summary of changes in this release:

Fixes and improvements

• mod_admin_shell: Add debug:cert_index() command to aid debugging of automatic certificate selection
• mod_tls: Enable Prosody’s certificate checking for incoming s2s connections (fixes #1916 : Impossible to override certificate verification policy in 13.0)
• portmanager: Multiple fixes to use correct certificates for direct TLS ports (fixes #1915 )
• net.server_epoll: Use correct connection timeout when initiating Direct TLS
• mod_roster: Fix shell commands when a component is involved (fixes #1908 : error in prosodyctl shell roster attempting to subscribe a component)
• mod_http_file_share: Explicitly reject all unsupported ranges
• mod_http_file_share: Fix off by one in Range response
• mod_admin_shell, prosodyctl shell: Report command failure when no password entered (fixes #1907 : prosodyctl adduser: unexpected account creation on password mismatch)

Minor changes

• mod_storage_sql: Drop legacy index without confirmation to ease upgrades
• util.adminstream: Fix traceback on double-close (fixes #1913 : Prosody fails to completely stop while shell watch:log is active)
• certmanager: Improve logging for all cases where certs are skipped
• mod_tls: Collect full certificate chain validation information
• mod_s2s: Fix error detection with newer versions of OpenSSL
• portmanager: Add debug log message to state which certificate we end up using
• prosodyctl check certs: Use correct hostname in warning message about HTTPS
• prosodyctl check: Be more robust against invalid disco_items, and show warning
• spec/tls: Add TLS/certificate integration tests
• mod_http_file_share: Improve error reporting by using util.error more
• core.storagemanager: Fix tests by removing an assert that upset luarocks
• core.usermanager: Fix COMPAT layer for legacy is_admin() function
• certmanager: Remove obsolete and verbose index log (replaced by shell command)
• doap: Add XEP-0333, XEP-0334, XEP-0156 and mod_http_altconnect

Download

As usual, download instructions for many platforms can be found on our download page

If you have any questions, comments or other issues with this release, let us know!

Our project creates a framework that allows anyone to easily add XMPP standards compliance tests to the test phase of their build pipeline. Prior to our most recent release (version 1.5.0) a test execution would basically run all tests in the test suite. We provided an option to exclude certain tests, but in essence, the bulk of tests would execute.

This behavior is generally preferable when testing an XMPP server implementation. A benefit of exclusion-based configuration is that tests that are newly added to the test suite will automatically be picked up, without requiring a configuration change.

However, there are scenarios where it is desirable to execute only a specific set of tests, for example when:

• testing of a server-sided component, that implements only one specification, or
• testing a development branch in which changes are applied to only one feature.

In those scenarios, having to disable all other tests is cumbersome.

We have now made available a mechanism in which specific tests can be included . When you include tests, only the included tests are executed. These configuration is very similar to that of the exclusion of tests. You can find more information in our documentation on Selecting Tests .

Please let us know if you like the new features. We’d love to hear from you!

• Splash image courtesy of Heeren Darji, Unsplash

Kaidan 0.12.2 fixes some bugs. Have a look at the changelog for more details.

Changelog

Bugfixes:

• Fix removing corrected message (melvo)
• Fix showing message bubble tail only for first message of sender (melvo)

Download

• Source code (.tar.xz) ( sig signed with 04EFAD0F7A4D9724 )
• Linux (Flatpak on Flathub)

Or install Kaidan for your distribution:

Kaidan 0.12.1 fixes some bugs. Have a look at the changelog for more details.

Changelog

Bugfixes:

• Do not highlight unpinned chats when pinned chat is moved (melvo)
• Fix deleting/sending voice messages (melvo)
• Fix crash during login (melvo)
• Fix opening chat again after going back to chat list on narrow window (melvo)
• Increase tool bar height to fix avatar not being recognizable (melvo)
• Fix width of search bar above chat list to take available space while showing all buttons (melvo)
• Fix storing changed password (melvo)
• Fix setting custom host/port for account registration (melvo)
• Fix crash on chat removal (fazevedo)
• Move device switching options into account details to fix long credentials not being shown and login QR code being temporarily visible on opening dialog (melvo)
• Allow setting new password on error to fix not being able to log in after changing password via other device (melvo)

Download

• Source code (.tar.xz) ( sig signed with 04EFAD0F7A4D9724 )
• Linux (Flatpak on Flathub)

Or install Kaidan for your distribution:

About three years since the last version, poezio 0.15 (and 0.15.1 to address a small packaging mishap, version numbers are cheap) was released yesterday!

Poezio is a terminal-based XMPP client which aims to replicate the feeling of terminal-based IRC clients such as irssi or weechat; to this end, poezio originally only supported multi-user chats.

It has been a little over a year since Meta announced their proposal for third-parties to achieve messaging interoperability with WhatsApp, with Facebook Messenger following half a year later. Not for everyone, and only because these services were designated as Gate Keepers under the recent Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU. So only in the EU, and then with many strings attached. In that time, a lot has been written. Element/Matrix have put in efforts to work with Meta to get some interoperability going. Unfortunately, the reference offers don’t provide what we would call true interoperability, and given that virtually nobody has taken up Meta on this offer, their proposal just falls short across the board.

Over at the IETF, the More Instant Messaging Interoperability (MIMI) working group is working on mechanisms for interoperability. While several of our members are involved with MIMI and working on the implementation of the related MLS protocol for end-to-end encryption, we believe it is time to have true interoperability using a well-tested and widely implemented set of standards: XMPP.

To that end, we today publish an Open Letter to Meta . A call to action, urging Meta to adopt XMPP for messaging interoperability. For a more in-depth reasoning, we also provide a detailed technical briefing .

We are ready. Let’s make it happen.

Businesses can’t afford sluggish, unresponsive systems, especially when dealing with high volumes of concurrent requests. Slow applications lead to lost revenue, frustrated users, and missed opportunities. This is where Elixir comes in.

Purpose-built for scalability and concurrency, Elixir runs on the battle-tested Erlang Virtual Machine (BEAM), a technology trusted to power fault-tolerant, high-availability systems.

Keep reading to discover 5 key reasons why Elixir scalable concurrent applications can help your business handle growth efficiently and maintain high performance under demand.

A bit of background on Elixir

Elixir was created in 2012 by Ruby developer Jose Valim. The Ruby programming language has long been considered the standard for developing enterprise apps because it is well-built and has a great framework. But Ruby was built at a time when we didn’t have the same system demands as we do now. Today, applications often run into issues with concurrency and scaling up applications.

Valim wanted to enable higher extensibility and productivity for use in building large-scale sites and apps. For this, he turned to the older Erlang programming language . Erlang was built as a telecom solution with massive concurrency and the ability to handle millions of phone call connections. Building on top of Erlang and combining all the benefits of Ruby led to the high-concurrency, low-latency language we know today.

Now that you have some background let’s get straight into the five reasons Elixir stands out for building scalable and concurrent systems.

1) Elixir Excels in Scalability and Concurrency

Built on the Erlang Virtual Machine (BEAM), Elixir efficiently handles thousands, even millions, of simultaneous processes.

The Actor Model

Elixir’s concurrency model is based on the Actor model , which provides a message-passing system between processes.

Source: Lightbend

The “Actor Model” is for doing many things at the same time. It works by using actors as the basic building blocks. Think of them as little machines that can do things independently of each other and talk to each other by sending messages. Each of these little machines is called “processes”.

This way of working makes it easy to build systems that can handle multiple things at once, even when issues occur.

2) Fault Tolerance for Reliable Applications

Elixir’s supervisor mechanism enables applications to recover from failures automatically, ensuring uninterrupted service. Elixir’s processes are isolated from each other, which means that if a process fails, it does not affect the entire system. Developers can also use Elixir’s built-in error-handling mechanisms to handle errors gracefully.

Fault tolerance systems. Source: Finematics

3. A Robust and Growing Ecosystem

Elixir has a large ecosystem of libraries and frameworks that can help developers build scalable and concurrent applications. One of the most popular frameworks is Phoenix . It provides features such as real-time communication, web sockets, and channels, which make it an ideal choice for building scalable and concurrent web applications.

Elixir also has libraries such as GenServer , which provides a simple and powerful way to build concurrent applications.

Other ecosystems also include Mix , a build tool that automates many tasks in creating Elixir applications. Mix provides tasks for creating new projects, testing, and deploying applications. Mix is also extensible, allowing developers to create their tasks and plugins.

4. Developer-Friendly and Supported by a Thriving Community

A major draw to Elixir also lies in its simplicity. Its clean, easy-to-learn syntax allows developers to write efficient, high-performing code with minimal effort. Even those new to functional programming can quickly become proficient, increasing productivity.

Elixir also boasts a passionate and growing community that regularly contributes new libraries, tools, and resources to keep the language modern and powerful. This strong community support makes it easier for newcomers to learn and for businesses to find skilled Elixir developers.

5. Proven Success with Leading Companies

Major companies like Discord, Pinterest, Bleacher Report and Moz trust Elixir to handle their high-traffic operations. These real-world use cases highlight Elixir’s ability to scale and perform under heavy demand.

You can check out our case studies page to learn more about other great businesses that are using Elixir.

Conclusion

In a world where every second counts, sluggish systems just don’t cut it.

Elixir scalable concurrent applications provide the performance and reliability businesses need to thrive, even under heavy demand. With its rock-solid fault tolerance and vibrant community, Elixir is a game-changer for companies looking to scale and stay ahead.

If you’d like to learn more about Elixir, drop the team a line.

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Digital wallets, once considered futuristic, have now become essential tools for both consumers and businesses. But what are digital wallets , and why should you care about them? Customer expectations are changing. Many companies are turning to them to streamline transactions and enhance the customer experience

This guide unpacks the fundamentals of digital wallets, highlighting their benefits, market trends, and implications for businesses.

What Are Digital Wallets?

Digital wallets (or e-wallets) have changed the way we make and receive payments. By 2025, digital payments are expected to account for 50% of global payments .

At their core, digital wallets store a user’s payment information, securely encrypted for seamless transactions. This could involve credit card details, bank accounts, or even cryptocurrencies.

Apple Pay , Google Wallet , PayPal , and Samsung Pay have become household names, but the ecosystem is much broader and growing rapidly as more industries recognise their potential. Digital wallets simplify purchases and integrate with loyalty programmes, personal finance management, and even identity verification , offering a comprehensive solution for consumers and businesses alike.

How Do Digital Wallets Work?

Digital wallets offer a secure and straightforward way to manage transactions. In a time when data breaches are increasingly common, security has never been more important. With cybercrime damages projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually in 2025 , they play a major role in keeping financial information safe.

Here’s how they work. First, you link your financial details to the wallet. This could mean adding a credit card or connecting a bank account. Once your details are in, the wallet uses encryption and tokenisation to protect your sensitive information, converting it into a secure format that’s almost impossible for unauthorised parties to access.

When you make a payment, the process is quick and simple: tap, scan, or click. Behind the scenes, your digital wallet securely communicates with the payment processor to authorise the transaction. With advanced security measures like encryption and tokenisation, digital wallets not only reduce the risk of fraud but also allow for a seamless and reliable user experience.

Types of Digital Wallets

Now let’s explore the various types of digital wallets available:

1. Closed wallets

2. Semi-closed wallets

Semi-closed wallets like Paytm or Venmo, allow payments at select merchant locations or online stores that accept their platform.

3. Open wallets

Backed by major financial institutions, open wallets allow broader transactions, including withdrawals, online purchases, and transfers. Popular examples include PayPal and Google Pay .

4. Prepaid Wallets

Prepaid wallets let you load funds in advance, so you use only what’s available. Once the balance is depleted, you just reload the wallet. This approach is great for budgeting.

Choosing the right digital wallet depends on your business model.

Whether you’re looking for customer loyalty through closed wallets or broader international reach with open wallets, selecting the right type will drive better engagement and efficiency.

Why Should Businesses Care?

The rise of digital wallets represents a strategic opportunity for businesses to serve their customers better and improve their bottom line. Here’s why:

Enhanced customer experience

Digital wallets streamline the checkout process, reducing friction and improving customer satisfaction. Features like one-click payments and loyalty integrations can drive repeat business.

Improved security

Tokenisation and encryption reduce the risks associated with traditional payment methods. This not only protects users but also helps businesses build trust.

Cost efficiency

Payment processors for digital wallets often charge lower fees than those for traditional credit card transactions, which can run as high as 3%. Depending on the provider, digital wallets can significantly cut these costs.

Global reach

For companies aiming to expand internationally, digital wallets simplify cross-border transactions by supporting multiple currencies.

Digital wallets offer tangible benefits: enhanced customer experience, improved security, and cost efficiency. Businesses that integrate them can streamline payments and improve retention and satisfaction, driving growth.

Integrating Digital Wallets into Your Business

Before jumping into digital wallets, it’s worth taking a moment to plan things out. A bit of strategy can go a long way.

Here are some key things to keep in mind:

• Know what your customers want : Look at your data or run a quick survey to find out which wallets your customers use most.
• Pick the right payment processor : Go for a provider that supports lots of wallets. This gives you flexibility and makes it easier to grow.
• Focus on security : Work with experts, like Erlang Solutions , to help build secure systems that keep data safe and meet the necessary guidelines around payments.
• Test, optimise and refine : Start with a proof of concept to see how things work. We can help you get this done quickly so you can adjust and stay ahead of the game.

By understanding what your customers need and choosing flexible payment options, you can bring digital wallets into your business without any hiccups. Picking the right tech also means your operations keep running smoothly while you embrace innovations.

Challenges and Considerations

While digital wallets offer numerous benefits, they’re not without challenges:

• Adoption barriers : Older demographics or tech-averse users may still prefer traditional payment methods. According to AARP , about 50% of older adults in the U.S. feel uncomfortable with new payment technologies. Businesses need strategies to educate and ease this transition.
  
• Risk of fraud : While secure, digital wallets are not immune to hacking or phishing attacks. Companies must ensure continuous security updates and user education on best practices.
• Regulatory compliance : Navigating the global landscape of payment regulations can be complex. From GDPR to PSP2 , businesses must comply with relevant laws, especially when handling international transactions.

While digital wallets offer advantages, businesses must address adoption barriers, security concerns, and regulatory compliance. Preparing for these challenges allows for a smooth transition and mitigates potential risks.

Industries Using Digital Wallets

We’ve established how digital wallets are revolutionising the way we handle payments, making transactions faster, safer, and more convenient. There are some industries to highlight that are making the most of this technology.

Fintech

In the fintech world, digital wallets have become indispensable. For instance, Erlang Solutions collaborated with TeleWare to enhance their Re:Call app with secure instant messaging capabilities for a major UK financial services group. By integrating MongooseIM, they ensured compliance with strict regulatory requirements while improving user experience.

E-commerce

Online shopping has been transformed by digital wallets. In 2021, a quarter of all UK transactions were made using digital wallets, and this trend is expected to grow by 18.9% through 2028. Features like biometric authentication not only make the checkout process quicker but also enhance security, leading to happier customers and increased loyalty.

Gaming

Gamers love convenience, and digital wallets deliver just that.

By consolidating various payment methods, wallets like PayPal and Google Pay make in-game purchases seamless. This ease of use not only reduces transaction fees but also keeps players engaged, boosting customer retention.

Banking

Traditional banks are catching up by integrating digital wallets into their services. These wallets often combine payment processing with features like loyalty programmes and travel card integration. Advanced security measures, including biometric authentication, ensure that customers feel secure while enjoying personalised, cashless payment solutions.

The Future of Digital Wallets

The future of digital wallets lies in innovation.

Here are just some of the trends we are poised to see shape the landscape in the next few years:

• Integration with wearable tech: Smartwatches and fitness trackers will make payments even more convenient.
• Biometric authentication : Consumers increasingly demand convenience without sacrificing security. Biometric features such as fingerprint recognition, voice ID, and facial scans will become commonplace, providing higher protection.
• Cryptocurrency support : As digital currencies gain acceptance, more wallets are supporting crypto transactions. With over 300 million cryptocurrency users worldwide, businesses must be ready to accommodate this growing market.

You can explore even more key digital payment trends here .

Staying ahead of these trends will position your business as a forward-thinking leader in the digital economy.

To conclude

Digital wallets aren’t just another way to pay; they’re a game-changer for improving customer experience, boosting security, and driving growth. Nearly half the world’s consumers are already using them, and with transaction values expected to hit over $10 trillion by 2026, they’re becoming a must-have for businesses.

The big question for leaders isn’t whether to integrate them, but how to do it right. Now’s the perfect time to get started. By focusing on secure tech, understanding your customers, and keeping an eye on trends, you can unlock massive benefits. Erlang Solutions has the expertise to help you build digital wallet solutions that are secure and scalable. Ready to chat about your strategy? Drop us a message today .

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