Selling Digital Products Without Platforms' Arbitrary Approval
The article discusses the challenges faced by a team trying to sell digital products while navigating strict payment gateway requirements. They transitioned to a decentralized payment system using cryptocurrencies, which significantly improved transaction speed and reduced costs. This change allowed customers from restrictive regions to access their products without the usual barriers.
- ▪The team initially struggled with traditional payment processors due to their strict KYC requirements.
- ▪After switching to a decentralized payment system, transaction latency dropped to under 1 second.
- ▪The average cost per query was reduced from $0.25 to $0.05, making the system more sustainable.
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