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2024 in Review: Highlights, Wins, and What’s Next

All the latest news and opportunities from the Interledger Community

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As 2024 comes to a close, we celebrate an incredible year. This year, we proudly awarded over $2 million in grants to ignite innovation, launched the first Interledger Card and the beta release of Rafiki. We participated in 28 events across 13 countries, and hosted a dynamic Interledger Summit. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Take a moment to explore our 2024 recap and celebrate these milestones with us.

Interledger 2024 highlight video


Community news 👥

The last roundup of the year is here, highlighting the impressive work of our grantees, ambassadors, and partners. Ayesha Ware, Programs Manager, has compiled key reports and updates from our grantees over the past quarter.

For more insights into their achievements, read the full report.

Congratulations to Mifos Initiative on the launch of Mifos Gazelle, a key platform to test and try out Digital Public Goods as part of Digital Public Infrastructure. Check out v.01.0 here.

Reflecting on the ILP Summit 2024, Santosh Viswanatham takes us on a journey from ideas to impactful projects in his latest blog here.


Read about us in the press 🌎

Cross-border payments are revolutionizing global commerce. Discover more in the article titled “Cross-Border Payments: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions,” published in the Payments Journal. The article, featuring the Interledger Foundation, explores the challenges of digital payments, including high fees and regulatory barriers. Read more.

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Community Engagement 🚀

GitHub End Of Year Campaign

A huge thank you to everyone who took time to explore, learn and engage with our GitHub page. This campaign was about more than just numbers—it was about building momentum and visibility for Interledger’s open-source projects. We are happy to say we reached over 500 stars ⭐! To show support for your engagement we picked 5 raffle winners to receive Interledger SWAG. You can read more details about the winners and the GitHub campaign here.

We’re excited to keep this energy going as we close out the year and prepare for an exciting 2025. Explore Interledger's repositories: Interledger GitHub

Welcome to Off the Ledger!

We’re happy to share with you this new series of live discussions with special guests that demystify the Interledger Protocol, Web Monetization, and other open-source projects. Our tech experts break down code, concepts, and infrastructure. We aim to empower developers and tech enthusiasts to contribute to an inclusive and innovative digital economy. Watch the latest episodes here.


Tech bytes 🧑🏾‍💻

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End-to-End WM testing

As developers we can often overlook issues from outlier scenarios, or usability considerations. End-to-end tests help us view the product more objectively, from a user’s perspective. This blog written by Sudhanshu Vishnoi (ILF Engineer) goes into detail of how we do end-to-end testing of the Web Monetization browser extension.

Rafiki Beta Release

Discover the latest milestone in the open payments ecosystem in the article by Tadej Golobic, ILF Engineer Manager. Rafiki is a comprehensive software package that bundles up all Interledger functionality into an easy-to-use solution. Dive into the new features, enhancements, and how you can get started with Rafiki today! Read more.

Rafiki's TigerBeetle Integration

The integration of TigerBeetle into Rafiki transforms how financial transactions are processed, delivering exceptional speed, reliability, and scalability. Learn how this innovative combination enhances seamless and secure payments. Read more in the blog by Jason Bruwer, ILF Integration Specialist.


Listen to the Future|Money Podcast 🎙️

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In this special episode, we look back at a year of digital financial inclusion through curated highlights from guest conversations.

We explore the evolving landscape of digital transactions, artists’ unique perspectives on value, universal payment systems, and innovative approaches to creating a more inclusive financial future. Listen here.

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