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## Simplifying Remittances for Africa

**[Reeple.ai](https://www.reeple.ai/)** is on a mission to simplify remittances for Africans living abroad, addressing the challenges they face in supporting their families and communities back home. With millions of dollars flowing into Sub-Saharan Africa annually, Reeple saw an opportunity to offer a user-friendly platform with transparent pricing and competitive exchange rates, empowering individuals in the diaspora to make a meaningful impact.

## Identifying the Challenge
Africans in the diaspora face significant hurdles when sending money back home. High transaction fees, extended processing times, and a lack of transparency are common frustrations. Despite the substantial remittances reaching Sub-Saharan Africa, valued at $54 billion in 2023 according to World Bank data, many challenges persist for both senders and recipients.

Traditional remittance channels often impose steep transaction fees, averaging around 7.9% for a $200 remittance to Africa – notably higher than the global average of 6.8%. Additionally, the prolonged processing times associated with these methods can result in delays in urgent financial assistance. Recognizing these challenges, Reeple is dedicated to addressing them and is actively working to make remittances quicker, more affordable, and more dependable for its users.

## Reeple’s Solution
Reeple is dedicated to simplifying the remittance process by prioritizing simplicity, affordability, and efficiency. Here’s how Reeple’s innovative solution addresses common challenges:

- **No Transaction Fees:** Users can send payments for the diaspora to African countries effortlessly with no transaction fees. Their loved ones receive the full value they deserve, without any deductions.

- **Real-time Tracking:** Users are able to stay informed every step of the way with Reeple’s real-time transfer tracking feature. 

- **Global Reach:** Users can secure international clients by accepting payments in Canadian Dollars, a currency that offers financial freedom and investment opportunities.

- **Swift Withdrawals:** It allows users to receive their hard-earned Canadian Dollars directly and swiftly and also ensures that withdrawals are processed efficiently.




## Chimoney Implementation and Integration

Reeple enhances its services by utilizing Chimoney's infrastructure, specifically including:

- **[Chimoney’s Interac Collection API](https://chimoney.readme.io/reference/post_v0-2-payment-initiate-1)**: This enables the secure and efficient collection of funds from Canadian users looking to remit. 

- **[Chimoney’s Cross-border Payment Infrastructure and API](https://chimoney.io/payouts/)**: This facilitates smooth cross-border fund transfers, ensuring that funds sent from Canada reach their intended recipients in Africa reliably and securely.


## Insights from Reeple's CEO
> "We understand the challenges faced by Nigerians abroad who want to send money home securely and efficiently. We also see how hard they work to support their loved ones back home, and believe they don’t have to do this at an exorbitant expense" says **Tomi Kolawole, CEO & Co-founder at Reeple**. "Our mission is to provide a transparent and cost-effective solution that empowers them to do just that."

## Empowering Economic Development
Reeple is empowering individuals to support their families and contribute to economic development in their home countries. As Reeple continues to innovate and expand its reach, the future of remittances looks brighter than ever.

Visit **[Reeple's](https://www.reeple.ai/)** website to learn more and start sending money to Africa with confidence, experiencing the convenience and affordability of their remittance platform firsthand.



Discover how Reeple streamlines remittance for Africans abroad with its user-friendly platform, offering transparent pricing and competitive rates. Integrated with Chimoney's API, Reeple ensures swift, secure, and cost-effective money transfers, empowering users to support their families back home. Experience hassle-free remittance today!


Customer Success Story: Reeple.ai Seamless Remittance Solution for Africans Powered by Chimoney

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Launching a new payment product presents numerous challenges, from navigating complex compliance processes to managing multiple API integrations and infrastructure. These problems often result in poor integration experiences and high startup costs. Fortunately, Chimoney's infrastructure and API offer a solution to streamline these processes and expedite your fintech product launch.

## The problem
1. **Complicated Compliance Process:** Starting a fintech  often involves dealing with complicated rules and regulations, especially when looking to expand to more countries which can slow down product launch.

2. **Need for Multiple API Integrations and Infrastructure:** Building a fintech solution may need integration with different payment APIs, a process that can be time-consuming and costly.

3. **Poor Integration and Developer Experience:** Inconsistent documentation, limited functionality and support can make it hard for developers integrating with payment systems, making integration difficult and slowing down progress.

4. **High Startup Cost:** Building and integrating payment systems can require a lot of money upfront, which may be challenging for fintechs with limited resources.

## The Solution - Chimoney’s Payment and Payout API Infrastructure
By integrating with Chimoney's infrastructure and API, fintechs gain access to a suite of services that provide seamless global payment and payout solutions including:
- **[Global Payouts](https://chimoney.io/payouts/)** - Seamlessly handle mass payments to recipients worldwide, with options for various cash-out methods in over 130 countries such as bank, mobile money, Interac, Airtime, or Gift Cards. Focus on your launch, Chimoney handles the global transfers.

- **[Wallets as a Service](https://chimoney.io/wallet-as-a-service/)** - Chimoney's Wallet as a Service (WaaS) supercharges your product launch by getting users up and running fast with built-in multi-currency wallets, frictionless account creation, and KYC/compliance handled. You just need to manage users, personalize experiences, and focus on your core product.

- **[Payment Requests](https://chimoney.io/payment-requests/)** - Generate invoices effortlessly and pay instantly using Chimoney's AI-powered Invoice Data generator and uniquely generated payment links.

- **[Developer API](https://chimoney.io/developers-api/)** - Forget the time-consuming build of fintech products. With Chimoney's API, featuring a well-documented documentation,  integration is seamless. This lets fintechs build solutions faster, reducing development costs and accelerating their launch.

## Benefits of Integrating with Chimoney
- **Improved Payment Efficiency:** Integrating with Chimoney enables fintechs to broaden their payment services across multiple countries, streamline compliance procedures, access AI-powered Invoice Data generator, perform global bulk payments effortlessly via email or phone number, and access a comprehensive global payment and payout infrastructure and API without the hassle of integrating multiple APIs.
- **Dedicated Support and Resources**  - Chimoney offers dedicated support and resources to help fintech startups succeed. From [developer documentation](https://chimoney.readme.io/reference/getting-started-with-your-api) to technical assistance.
- **Enhanced User Experience:** Chimoney prioritizes user experience, ensuring that customers have a seamless and intuitive payment process. 
- **Expedited Time-to-Market:**  For fintech startups aiming for swift and efficient product launches, speed is important. Integrating with Chimoney drastically accelerates this process by offering a unified payment infrastructure and API, minimizing the time required for integrating multiple APIs

### Reeple's Success Story with the Chimoney API
[Reeple.ai](https://www.reeple.ai/), dedicated to simplifying remittances for Africans abroad, swiftly launched its platform by integrating with Chimoney's API. Building upon Chimoney’s API allowed Reeple to establish a seamless funds collection and payout system for Canadian users to send money to Africa effortlessly. With Chimoney handling the funds collection and payments, Reeple focused on enhancing user experience, ensuring a seamless service. This partnership allowed Reeple to enter the market confidently to empower users worldwide.

_Read more about Reeple's success story [here](https://chimoney.io/blogs/customer-success-story-reeple-s-seamless-remittance-solution-for-africans-powered-by-chimoney/)._


## Boost Your Fintech Product Launch with Chimoney's Infrastructure and API Today
By leveraging Chimoney’s infrastructure and API, fintechs can build efficient payment solutions, enhance user experience, and expedite their time-to-market. Integrate with [Chimoney](https://chimoney.io/developers-api/) today and accelerate your fintech product launch!


Discover how integrating with Chimoney's infrastructure, including Global Payouts and Developer API, can streamline your product launch process. Reduce time-to-market, enhance user experience, and gain a competitive edge. Learn from success stories like Reeple and leverage Chimoney's support to propel your business forward. Join Chimoney today and boost your launch!

Accelerate Your Fintech Product Launch with Chimoney's Infrastructure and API

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Canadian startups and developers are continuously on the lookout for streamlined, efficient payment systems that not only offer real-time solutions but also align with the digital transformation goals of modern businesses. **Chimoney’s INTERAC™ e-Transfer Bulk Payments**  is the perfect solution for those aiming to simplify their payout processes, combining ease of use with the robustness required for large-scale transactions. This article dives deep into integrating Chimoney’s INTERAC™ e-Transfer payout endpoint, providing a hands-on guide complete with Node.js code examples.

### The Appeal of Chimoney for Developers and Startups

Before we jump into the technicalities, let’s understand why Chimoney’s Interac bulk payouts stand out, particularly for developers and startups in Canada. Chimoney offers a versatile platform enabling businesses to automate and scale their payment operations without the complexities traditionally associated with financial transactions. For developers, the appeal lies in Chimoney’s straightforward API, which allows for seamless integration into existing systems, providing a frictionless path to expanding their application’s capabilities with minimal overhead.

### Key Features of Chimoney’s Interac Payouts:

- **Bulk Payments**: Automate payouts to multiple recipients simultaneously, saving time and operational costs.
- **Developer-Friendly API**: Integrate Chimoney’s functionalities into your services with comprehensive documentation and support.
- **Multi-Currency Support**: Conduct transactions from various currencies, with automatic FX conversion where necessary. For example, you send bulk payments from US Dollars directly to Canadian Interac users.

### Implementing Chimoney’s INTERAC™ e-Transfer Bulk Payments (Javascript)

Let’s dive into how to integrate Chimoney’s Interac Bulk Payments into your Javascript application. The focus will be making a request to Chimoney's API to initiate INTERAC™ e-Transfer bulk payouts.

#### Step 1: Setting Up

First, ensure you have Node.js installed in your development environment. You’ll also need to install the `axios` package (or use `fetch`) for making HTTP requests, which can be done using npm:



```
npm install axios
```


#### Step 2: Make the INTERAC™ e-Transfer Bulk Payment API Request

Below is a simple Node.js script that demonstrates how to call the Chimoney INTERAC™ e-Transfer Bulk Payout endpoint. This script sends a bulk payout request.


```
const axios = require('axios');

const chimoneyApiKey = 'YOUR_CHIMONEY_API_KEY'; // Replace with your actual API key
const chimoneyBaseUrl = 'https://api.chimoney.io/v0.2/payouts/interac';

const payoutData = {
  debitCurrency: "CAD", // This can be USD, NGN or other supported currencies.
  interacs: [
    {
      email: "user@mail.com",
      name: "Jane Doe",
      amount: 10,
      narration: "Monthly Rent Payment"
    }
    // Add more recipients as needed
  ]
};

const sendPayouts = async () => {
  try {
    const response = await axios.post(chimoneyBaseUrl, payoutData, {
      headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${chimoneyApiKey}` }
    });
    console.log('Payout successful:', response.data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Payout failed:', error.response ? error.response.data : error.message);
  }
};

sendPayouts();
```



### The Impact of Integrating INTERAC™ Bulk Payments

Incorporating Chimoney's Interac bulk API endpoint translates into direct operational efficiencies for developers, startups and Businesses. Not only does it streamline the payout process, but it also ensures a higher level of satisfaction among recipients due to the speed and reliability of transactions. Furthermore, leveraging such a solution allows businesses to focus more on their core offerings, leaving the complexities of financial transactions to Chimoney.

### Why Developers and Startups Should Care

- **Time and Cost Efficiency**: Reduce the operational load and costs associated with manual payout processes.
- **Scalability**: Easily scale your payout capabilities as your business grows, without needing to overhaul your payment infrastructure.
- **Security and Compliance**: Benefit from Chimoney's robust security measures and compliance with financial regulations, mitigating risks associated with financial transactions.
- **Multicurrency Support**: Send Interac bulk payments from the US, UK or other Countries and reach Canadian users. Wether for reward payouts, paying out Class Actions via Interac Bulk Payouts or anything in-between, Chimoney has you covered.


### Conclusion

In a time where efficiency and scalability are essential and when users demand instant access to their fund, Chimoney’s Interac Bulk Payments Infrastructure offers a promising solution for developers, startups and organizations looking to streamline their financial operations. By following the integration guide provided and leveraging the power of Chimoney’s API, businesses can scale to new levels of operational efficiency, allowing them to focus on what they do best—innovating and growing their core business.

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_INTERAC™ e-Transfer is Trademark of Interac Corp._

Integrate Streamlined Bulk Payments in Your Canadian Startup with Chimoney's INTERAC™ Bulk Payments Canada Integration (Developer-Friendly API with Node.js Guide)
This guide empowers Canadian developers and startups to leverage Chimoney's Interac Bulk Payments Canada API for effortless integration into their Node.js applications.

Why Chimoney?

Simplified Bulk Payments: Automate payouts to multiple recipients with a single API call, saving time and resources.
Effortless Integration: Chimoney's intuitive Developer-Friendly API seamlessly integrates with your existing systems for a frictionless experience.
Canadian Focus: Designed specifically for Canadian Businesses, Chimoney offers Interac Bulk Payments Canada, the perfect solution for streamlined mass payouts within the Canadian market.

Enabling INTERAC™ Bulk Payments with Chimoney’s Payment Infrastructure: A Developer’s Guide

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## Introduction
At Chimoney, we understand the critical importance of provding efficient and scalable payment solutions for **Businesses**. We recognize that effective financial management is paramount for growth, and we understand that cumbersome payment processes can hinder progress.

That's why we're thrilled to introduce Chimoney's addition of INTERAC™ Bulk and one-click INTERAC™ Payments – a solution designed to streamline payment workflows and empower any Business to scale confidently.

If you're a Developer, you'd find out [Enabling INTERAC™ Bulk Payments with Chimoney’s Payment Infrastructure: A Developer’s Guide](https://chimoney.io/blogs/enabling-interac-bulk-payments-with-chimoney-s-payment-infrastructure-a-developer-s-guide-1/) insightful. 

## The Challenges of Traditional Payment Methods
Many Businesses rely on traditional payment methods such as checks, direct debit or bank transfers, which present several challenges:
- **Time-consuming:** Manual processing of checks or bank transfers consumes valuable time that could be allocated to core business activities.
- **Error-prone:** Manual data entry increases the risk of errors, leading to delays and potential financial complications.
- **Limited Scalability:** Managing a growing volume of traditional payments becomes increasingly burdensome as your business expands.
- **Costly:** Transaction fees associated with traditional methods can erode profit margins over time.
- **Limited Flexibility:** receivers cannot pick how they want to receive their payment. The are stuck with receiving a Bank Payment or through an oudating AP process.

## Chimoney's INTERAC™ Integration: A Game-Changer for Seamless Payment in Canada
 **INTERAC™ Bulk Payment** built into Chimoney's Payment Infrastructure offers a modern and efficient alternative, addressing the shortcomings of traditional methods and providing tailored solutions for Canadian Businesses:
- **Seamless Integration:** Easily integrate Chimoney's solution into your existing financial systems, streamlining payment workflows with minimal disruption.
- **Automated Payments:** Automate payouts to vendors, employees, or partners, contractors saving time and ensuring punctual payments with **INTERAC™ Payment Automation**.
- **Bulk Payment Capabilities:** Effortlessly send payments to multiple recipients with a single API call, perfect for streamlined INTERAC™ Bulk Payments. Ideal for businesses that need to send out mass payouts. 
- **Secure Transactions:** Benefit from INTERAC™'s bank-grade security, ensuring safe and reliable fund transfers that build trust with business partners.
- **Scalability:** Chimoney's platform is designed to grow alongside your business. Unlike traditional methods, you won't experience operational hurdles as you expand. Our Scalable Payment Platform Canada seamlessly accommodates your growth.


## Impact on Canadian SMEs
****Chimoney's Interac integration**** offers a multitude of benefits beyond streamlined payments:
- **Improved Cash Flow:** Quicker payouts to vendors facilitate faster access to funds, enhancing cash flow management.
- **Enhanced User Experience:** Provide a convenient and hassle-free payment experience for vendors and partners, fostering positive relationships allowing payment to be sent and received with just an email address, no Bank Account required.
- **Reduced Operational Costs:** Automation reduces manual tasks and errors, saving both time and money on administrative processes.

## Getting Started with Chimoney's Interac Integration
Leveraging Chimoney's Interac integration is straightforward:
1. **Register:** Visit [dash.chimoney.io](dash.chimoney.io) to create an account tailored to your Business.

3. **Complete Onboarding:** Verify your identity (KYC/KYB) and select the most suitable plan from Chimoney during the onboarding process.

5. **Fund Your Account:** Utilize various convenient funding methods, including Cards, wire transfers (ACH), and cryptocurrency, to deposit funds into your Chimoney account.

7. **Send Interac Bulk Transfer:** Access the user-friendly dashboard at [dash.chimoney.io/send](dash.chimoney.io/send) to securely and swiftly send Interac Bulk payouts using just the recipients' phone numbers or email addresses.

## Conclusion
Chimoney's Interac integration isn't just a payment solution; it's a strategic investment in Business growth. By offering security, efficiency, and scalability, Chimoney empowers Businesses to streamline operations, improve cash flow, and focus on sustainable growth.

Ready to experience the transformative power of modern payment solutions? Sign up for [Chimoney](dash.chimoney.io/send) today and witness how our Interac integration can propel your SME to new heights!

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Streamline Payments and Empower Your Canadian SME with Chimoney's Interac Integration
Chimoney recognizes the challenges faced by Canadian SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises)  with traditional payment methods. These methods can be time-consuming, error-prone, and lack scalability as your business grows.

Chimoney's Interac integration is a modern solution designed to address these issues and empower SMEs to scale with confidence. It offers a suite of features including:

Seamless Integration: Integrate Chimoney effortlessly into your existing financial systems for streamlined workflows.
Automated Payments: Save time and ensure punctual payments with Interac Payment Automation, ideal for Fintech Solutions for Canadian SMEs.
Bulk Payment Capabilities: Send payments to multiple recipients with a single API call – perfect for efficient Interac Bulk Payments Canada. (Efficient Payout System Canada)
Secure Transactions: Benefit from the bank-grade security of Interac. Chimoney's Secure Bulk Interac Transfer ensures safe and reliable transactions, building trust with partners (Canada Startup Payment Solutions).
Scalable Payment Platform Canada: Chimoney's platform grows alongside your business, eliminating operational hurdles associated with traditional methods.
Cost-Effective: Competitive pricing structures minimize transaction fees, optimizing cost efficiency for SMEs (Tech-Driven Payment Solutions Canada).
Chimoney's Interac integration is more than just a payment solution; it's a strategic investment that empowers Canadian SMEs to streamline operations, improve cash flow, and focus on sustainable growth.

INTERAC e-Transfer Bulk for Canadian Businesses: Integration and API

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## Introduction
Welcome to the next chapter of Chimoney's journey! We're excited to announce a groundbreaking collaboration that's set to redefine the landscape of global payouts. [Chimoney has partnered with Corpay](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chimoney-corpay-collaborate-revolutionize-global-140000393.html), a FLEETCOR® brand  and global leader in business payments.

## Exploring the Partnership:
At Chimoney, we've always been on a mission to connect payment systems worldwide. This partnership with Corpay amplifies that mission. Imagine a world where all cross-border transactions are as easy as sending an email or text message. Bringing that level of ease to everyone is what this collaboration is all about.

## Benefits for Chimoney Users:

Through this partnership, Chimoney users will enjoy: 
- Access to Corpay's Cross-Border solutions. 
- Access to more cash out options and [payouts to bank accounts in the 130+ countries](https://chimoney.io/payouts).

Those are just a few of the immediate benefits this partnership will bring to our users, more impactful improvements are being worked on as we speak. Watch this space!

## Insights from the Partnership:
“Corpay is very pleased to announce our commercial partnership with Chimoney. I have no doubt that Chimoney’s customer base can benefit greatly from our specialized service and access to our comprehensive cross-border payments and currency risk management solutions.” said Frank Mannarino, Vice President and head of Channels and alliances, at Corpay Cross-Border Solutions. “The team at Corpay is excited to build long-term business partnerships with customers and power their international payments, help them execute their plans to manage their currency risk, and support their growth internationally.”

For us at Chimoney, this collaboration is more than just a business partnership; it's a commitment to supporting the growth of of clients on an international scale. 

Our vision at Chimoney is clear: [To connect all payment networks globally](https://chimoney.io/blogs/on-building-a-network-of-payment-networks-at-chimoney), enabling people everywhere to get paid with minimal complexity. This partnership ensures compliance with local regulations and leverages Corpay's expertise to manage foreign exchange risks, reducing complexities for our users and corporate clients.

Our Founder and CEO, Uchi Uchibeke also expressed his enthusiasm at what the partnership can bring, saying: “This collaboration with Corpay amplifies our vision of creating seamless access to more payout options and countries. With Corpay’s expertise and platform, we are poised to offer our customers access to a more expansive and efficient payout ecosystem. This is not just a partnership; it’s a synergy where innovation meets scale. For businesses and partners, it’s clear: Chimoney is setting new standards in fintech, constantly pushing boundaries, and striving for excellence".

## Our Final Thoughts:
This collaboration is a significant step in alignment with our commitment to financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and a frictionless payout experience. We're not just partnering with Corpay; we're creating a synergy where innovation meets scale for the greater good of the world.

## Let's work Together
The Chimoney team is ever ready to keep innovating and shaping the future of global payouts. [Book a demo with us now to see how we can help facilitate seamless payments for your business!](https://chimoney.io/book-a-demo)


Learn about the biggest news in the world of global payouts, Chimoney's groundbreaking collaboration with Corpay. Uncover how this partnership enhances cross-border payment solutions, offering users unparalleled flexibility. Join us on this journey where innovation meets scale, setting new standards in fintech.

Innovation Meets Scale: Chimoney Forges An Impactful Partnership With Corpay

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## Chimoney Monthly Ecosystem Round-Up. Exciting Collaborations, Events, and Product Updates:
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As the year progresses, our ecosystem rapidly evolves with new updates, developments, and partnerships showcasing our team's dedication to building a world-class Fintech platform for individuals and businesses while democratizing Fintech.

The months of September and October were no exception. The Chimoney team and community were working hard to introduce new features and enhancements to improve the ecosystem's functionality and user experience. In today's round-up, we'll highlight some critical milestones, collaborations, and community contributions that drove Chimoney's mission to democratize financial opportunities. 

We'll also recap the exciting happenings and achievements during these two months.

**So, Let’s dive in…**


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### Company Updates
Watch our CEO's Demo at Techstars Toronto 
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At Chimoney, we're dedicated to tackling the most pressing challenges in the fintech industry. During a recent demo day at Techstars Toronto, our CEO, Uchi Uchibeke, shared insights into the issues we're addressing and how Chimoney is spearheading solutions for these challenges. 

Watch the recording of the demo [here.](https://www.youtube.com/live/u60e_qDnY2g?si=NiE8jBrPNcR_DTcX&t=1626)


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### Product Updates
We're excited to announce the launch of a new feature that enables you to redeem Chimoney in more than 100 countries. With this feature, you can easily and seamlessly conduct cross-border financial transactions without any hassle or limitations imposed by borders.
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#### Here are some exciting updates that come with this new improvement:
- You can now pay contractors, community members, remote teams, and everyone in between, regardless of their currency, using just their email or phone number.
- We've unlocked countries like India, China, Japan, and more African and Latin American countries.
- Our new feature allows you to access global finance and enjoy the convenience of conducting transactions in a range of currencies.
- Don't miss out on this opportunity to take advantage of our latest updates. Book a demo today to start using Chimoney, or tell your employer to pay out with Chimoney.
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#### Chimoney Discord, Slack, GitHub Integrations:
We've brought Chimoney to your favorite platforms, making sending and receiving Chimoney even more convenient. With our latest updates, you can seamlessly use Chimoney on these platforms:
- **Discord:** Seamlessly send Chimoney to friends, teammates, and collaborators. Use it for gaming sessions, community support, and more. Learn how to set it up [here](https://chimoney--community.hashnode.dev/a-comprehensive-guide-to-integrating-the-chimoney-discord-bot).
- **Slack:** Empower your business tasks with Chimoney. From microtransactions to team rewards, Chimoney simplifies your Slack workspace. Learn how to set it up [here](https://chimoney--community.hashnode.dev/a-guide-to-integrating-the-chimoney-slack-bot).
- **GitHub:** Foster open-source development by rewarding contributors with Chimoney. It's just a transaction away. Learn how to set it up [here](https://chimoney--community.hashnode.dev/a-complete-guide-to-integrating-the-chimoney-github-bot).
- **WhatsApp:** Stay connected with friends and colleagues, and handle financial transactions directly. Learn how to set it up[here](https://chimoney--community.hashnode.dev/a-comprehensive-guide-to-integrating-and-sending-with-the-chimoney-whatsapp-bot).

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### The Chimoney Engineering team was at the Apex Dev Summit!
Our engineering team attended the Apex Dev Summit on Sep 11th. This summit was a significant learning opportunity, where they delved into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the world of financial services. Our team is now equipped with even more knowledge to drive innovation in our industry.
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### Community Highlights
It’s been another successful year of Chimoney proudly participating in Hacktoberfest, and the community's enthusiasm has been nothing short of remarkable🎉

Here's a quick snapshot of our Hacktoberfest journey:
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Hacktoberfest Contributhons: Our Hacktoberfest Contributhon series spread the open source spirit across various campuses. From Technical University of Kenya to Maseno University and Masinde Muliro University, we inspired students and budding developers to embrace open source, fostering collaboration and learning. As Hacktoberfest concludes, we extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every contributor who made this month unforgettable. 🙌

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### New Partnerships and Integrations
If you have been following our progress, you should know that one of our main goals is to establish strategic partnerships. September and October were two of the months in which we made significant progress in forming these partnerships.

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#### Latest Partner: Interledger foundation 
We are excited to announce that we have partnered Corpay to further scale Chimoney’s capabilities, giving Chimoney Payouts recipients access to redeem their payments directly to bank accounts in more countries. This partnership would also enable us to create a more interconnected environment for developers, users, and businesses.

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### Community Growth:
We are thrilled to share that our community has experienced an incredible surge in members and followers! We now have over 6,000+ followers across all our social media platforms, and our growth has been nothing short of phenomenal. In September, we achieved some incredible milestones:
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- 🚀 Twitter: Over 5,000 followers!
- 🌐 Discord: Our community is growing rapidly with over 300 members in our group.
- 🌟 Meta: We are gaining momentum with 700 followers.
- 🔗 LinkedIn: We are connecting with over 1,000 followers.
- 🎥 YouTube: We are grateful to have over 500 subscribers who have joined us on this journey!
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We owe this incredible momentum to the unwavering support of our community. Together, let us continue this exciting journey and achieve even greater things!
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**Active Participation:** Our community members have been tirelessly contributing to our open-source projects, making invaluable enhancements.

**New Collaborators:** We welcomed many new faces to our repository. Their fresh perspectives and skills have added significant value to our growing open-source community.

**Countless Contributions:** From code improvements to documentation enhancements, and even fixing those pesky typos, our contributors have been dedicated and thorough.

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### Upcoming Events:
We're thrilled to be sponsoring AfriHacks 2023, a hackathon like no other! Get ready to dive into AI, Blockchain, VR, and so much more. With up to $100k in cash and perks up for grabs, this is an opportunity you can't miss. We're inviting 600 developers, designers, project managers, and everyone in between from across Africa to join us.

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The event kicks off online and the Grand Demo Day will be in Lagos. Top-performing teams will have a chance to enter an incubation program with additional funding and support.

[Click here to be part of Africa's largest hackathon.](https://hackathon.afrihacks.com/)

[Click to Learn more about what to expect on The Guardian.](https://guardian.ng/news/africas-largest-hackathon-afrihacks-returns-to-unleash-innovation-empower-talents/)

Chimoney's monthly ecosystem round-up highlights key milestones, collaborations, and community contributions that drove Chimoney's mission to democratize financial opportunities in September and October.

Chimoney Monthly Ecosystem Round-Up (September / October)

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## Introduction
[Chimoney](http://chimoney.io/) is thrilled to announce our integration partnership with the [Interledger Foundation](https://community.interledger.org/interledger/announcing-ilfs-newest-grantee-chimoney-1fn). By integrating the Interledger Protocol (ILP) into our [Wallet](https://chimoney.io/wallet-as-a-service) and Infrastructure, we're pioneering a new era of financial inclusion and empowerment.


At Chimoney, our conviction is clear: [Financial inclusion and economic empowerment are fundamental human rights](https://chimoney.io/blogs/financial-inclusion-is-dead-welcome-economic-empowerment). Yet, countless individuals across the globe still face barriers to these rights. This drives us to innovate, to break down these barriers, and our latest collaboration with the Interledger Foundation (ILF), backed by the 2023 ILP-enabled Financial Services grant, is a testament to this commitment.

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## Financial Empowerment: A Right, Not a Privilege

We stand firm on a mission to democratize economic opportunities for everyone, irrespective of their location or background. For us, financial services shouldn't be a privilege — they should be universally accessible. In this partnership to integrate interledger and connect disconnected payment systems to global payout rails, we're taking a monumental step toward realizing this vision.

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## A World Without Borders: Why Interledger?
In a nutshell? It's the future. Interledger isn't just another addition to the fintech jargon. It’s the TCP/IP for money. It's about connecting diverse financial ecosystems, from the traditional to the novel, like blockchains.

And with the integration of the Interledger protocol, Chimoney will be able to bring Bank cash out, Mobile Money, Airtime, Gift Cards, and more, into the expansive Interledger ecosystem.

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## The Partnership in Action: Expanding Financial Access
Our Integration starts with a Research Phase, ensuring every step is robust and impactful. This collaboration promises seamless cross-border transactions and extended financial access. Notably, the integration of Rafiki capabilities into Chimoney Wallets offers a seamless transition between financial touchpoints. Through several phases of the collaboration, here's a snapshot of our planned milestones:

- Deployment of [Rafiki](https://github.com/interledger/rafiki) Infrastructure within Chimoney.
- P2P transfers enabled for Chimoney Wallets via Interledger Payment Pointers.
- Integration of [Web Monetization](https://webmonetization.org/docs/) capabilities within Chimoney Wallets.
- Holistic payment experiences through strategic pairings with Interledger providers.

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## For Chimoney’s Network: More Power, More Possibilities
Simply put more power to you. Whether you're a partner or a client, expect accelerated [global payouts](https://chimoney.io/payouts), more cash-out avenues, and seamless integration through other Interledger-enabled Financial service providers, all thanks to our enhanced Interledger capabilities. And with Chimoney’s API, integration has never been smoother. Every Chimoney Wallet, through our Wallet as a Service infrastructure, will be empowered with Interledger capabilities.

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## What’s next?
Our vision is clear: A world where financial empowerment is tangible and real. This partnership signifies more than just an upgrade in services; it's a statement of our unwavering commitment to innovation. And the best part? We'll be showcasing our integration at the upcoming [Interledger Summit](https://interledger.org/summit) in Costa Rica.

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## Join Our Movement:
**Interledger Community:** This is just the start. Together, we can accelerate ILP adoption and redefine payment systems for the better. Register to meet us at the [Interledger Summit](https://interledger.org/summit).

**Potential Partners and Clients:** We're more than a [payout platform](https://chimoney.io/payouts); we're a revolution. If you're a business or an Fintech keen on being part of this transformation by using Chimoney's platform or API, let's connect. [Book a demo](https://chimoney.io/book-a-demo) with Chimoney.

**To Our Supporters:** Stay updated with our progress by following us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/chimoney), and Facebook. With Chimoney and Interledger, we're not just connecting the world; we're empowering it.


Discover how Chimoney's integration of the Interledger Protocol will revolutionize cross-border payments and expand financial access worldwide.

Chimoney & Interledger: Bridging Global Payment Systems for the Future

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From the bustling streets of Nigeria to the heart of Canada's tech hubs, here's how Chimoney is set to change the financial world, backed by Techstars. 🚀🌟

I am excited to share that we're now backed by [Techstars](https://www.techstars.com/portfolio?q=chimoney), one of the world's most renowned startup accelerators!

But how did we get here? What are we doing right now? And where are we doing?

At the heart of every invention lies a story, often deeply personal and rooted in real-world challenges. My journey with Chimoney is no different. When I first conceived the idea of Chimoney, it was more than just another fintech venture. It was a vision - a dream to connect every payment network globally, ensuring seamless fund flow to anyone, anywhere, regardless of currency, country, or financial status. Today, as I sit down to write about this significant milestone in Chimoney's journey, I'm overwhelmed with a whirlwind of emotions, gratitude and excitement, and memories.

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## From Nigeria to Canada: A Dream, A Struggle

My journey into the world of fintech was not just a mere business endeavor. It was personal.  Growing up in Nigeria, I've seen the challenges people face when making cross-border transactions or simply trying to get paid for their hard work. The barriers, the delays, the fees - it seemed so unnecessarily complicated. 

Moving from Nigeria to the snowy landscapes of Canada was a decision fueled by dreams of a brighter future. The UofS promised a world of opportunities. But those dreams were soon clouded by the harsh realities of financial struggles, an outcome of government instability back home. Each day became a race against time, with the looming threat of unpaid tuition and a [jeopardized student visa status and deportation.](https://medium.com/@uchi/i-could-not-pay-my-tuition-and-i-almost-dropped-out-of-university-79fdb54414)

Yet, amidst this chaos, the dream persisted. Through sheer determination and countless hours of hard work, I not only graduated but went on to contribute to tech giants like Shopify, RBC, and IBM Canada. Success in the corporate world, however, didn't mean the end of my journey; it was just the beginning. Today marks the beginnings of another new beginning for Chimoney!

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## The Birth of Chimoney
Inspired by the zeal to give back and create a community to connect ambitious Africans to tech opportunities globally, I founded AfricaHacks, a platform nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship among African youth. But an all too familiar challenge resurfaced. Paying winners spread across Africa and in 10 other nations became a painstaking task, echoing the financial challenges I faced years ago.

This obstacle, ironically, became the inception of Chimoney. A platform designed not just as a business but as a solution to a problem millions face daily.

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## What Sets Chimoney Apart
In a world teeming with fintechs, what sets Chimoney apart? What sets Chimoney apart is not just its audacious vision but also its proven capability. Our system is designed to manage high-volume payouts across countries, geographies, and payment networks, ensuring businesses can trust us for their most demanding payment needs. Our unwavering commitment to creating a platform free from regulatory risks. Imagine a world where businesses could send money globally using just an email or phone number. A world where recipients, irrespective of where they are, can access their funds seamlessly, cashing out through banks, mobile money, airtime, crypto and more.

The global payments ecosystem is vast, with trillions flowing cross-border annually. As businesses expand their horizons and remote work embeds itself in our culture, the quest for straightforward, secure global payouts is more relevant than ever. Chimoney taps into this immense potential, offering a solution that's both innovative and intuitive.

Yet, every innovation comes with its set of challenges. In the fintech world, it's the intricate labyrinth of regulations and the ever-present foreign exchange risks. But, Chimoney turned these challenges into opportunities. By forging alliances with local entities globally, we ensure adherence to regional regulations, simultaneously leveraging local expertise to mitigate foreign exchange risks. This local-global approach ensures our users experience unparalleled convenience without the usual hassles.

Our vision goes beyond just transactions; we aim to seamlessly facilite the flow of funds, ensuring businesses can trust us as the ONE PLATFORM with their high-volume payout needs across all countries, geographies and payment networks with security, and compliance priortized.

**Today, Chimoney’s solutions are tailored for:**
- Global businesses trying to remunerate remote teams, contractors, affilaites and community members.
- Reward platforms aiming to simplify payouts and reward redemption.
- Gig economy platforms trying to streamline payments.
- And any business that values the power of truly global transactions.

With the global payouts market expanding rapidly, Chimoney offers an unmatched solution that promises not just social impact but a robust business model.

Are you a business looking to simplify your global payouts? [Discover how Chimoney can revolutionize your payment processes.](https://chimoney.io/blogs/on-building-a-network-of-payment-networks-at-chimoney)


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## How Chimoney works

With Chimoney, anyone can [send bulk payouts](https://chimoney.io/payouts) to emails or phone numbers with just a few clicks. There's no need to collect complicated bank details. Whether you need to pay one person or a million people, we've got you covered.

The process is essentially the same, and our users can send bulk payments to a global audience, saving them a lot of time and headaches. Efficiency is at the core of what we do. We're here to streamline the process, eliminate the hurdles, and make financial transactions a breeze.

In a world where traditional banking systems can be slow, expensive, and exclusionary, Chimoney offers a refreshing alternative.

We also provide other fintechs with access to our Chimoney APIs, giving them a chance to scale without breaking the bank and supercharge their growth to effectively serve their markets. Our support for these startups allows them to access Chimoney’s partner perks and discounts, send global payouts, convert payments from multiple currencies, and cash out to bank accounts, mobile money, 300+ gift cards, and airtime in 15 currencies while earning profit – all this with our 24/7 dedicated support.

At Chimoney, we believe that by uplifting others, we have a greater chance to achieve our mission of unlocking economic opportunity for everyone.

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## Chimoney x Techstars: A Match Made in Startup Heaven

Our alignment with Techstars is a testament to our vision and the potential they see in Chimoney. Techstars is renowned for nurturing startups, providing mentorship, investment, and resources that propel startups to new heights of success. The program aligns seamlessly with our vision of simplifying global payments and fostering financial and economic empowerment.

As we embark on this new chapter, our commitment remains unwavering: to revolutionize global payouts, making them as simple as sending an email.


Our acceptance into Techstars Toronto is a validation of our vision and the impact we're making. We're excited to work with Techstars to accelerate our growth and further our mission of financial inclusion.


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### Why Techstars?

Techstars, with its proven track record of nurturing startups into industry-leading giants, resonated with our mission. Their faith in our vision is not just about funds; it's a testament to the potential they see in us. It's about collaboration, growth, and pioneering innovations. When you think of top companies emerging from accelerators, Techstars always makes the list, often debated alongside names like Y Combinator.

[![Uchi Uchibeke, Sunil Sharma at IDEA.jpeg](/uploads/Uchi_Uchibeke_Sunil_Sharma_at_IDEA_971ab730e0.jpeg)](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7082342164264878080?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)
_Vinay Paramanand, City of Mississauga, Ontario, Sunil Sharma, Managing Director, Techstars Toronto with Uchi Uchibeke, CEO, Chimoney_

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## A Personal Note from Uchi

As I reflect on this significant milestone, I'm reminded of the African Proverb quote “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together”. This journey, from conceptualizing Chimoney to now partnering with Techstars, has been filled with challenges and triumphs. But the consistent thread through it all has been the unwavering support from our users, our team, and believers in our vision. And we are constantly looking to collaborate and form strategic partnerships that align with our mission and propel us to new heights.

To our potential partners and clients, I invite you to experience the Chimoney difference. Let's redefine global payouts together.

And to our users, partners, and every individual who's been a cornerstone in our journey, a heartfelt thank you. The future of global payouts is here, and together, we're writing its story!

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## The Road Ahead

At Chimoney, we believe in a world without financial borders. With Techstars by our side, we're gearing up for rapid growth and innovation. We'll be diving deeper into research, refining our offerings, and expanding our reach. For our B2B clients, this means even more robust, reliable, and efficient global payout solutions. It's about ensuring that no matter where your team or clients are, Chimoney has got you covered.

We are also actively exploring strategic collaborations to accelerate our trajectory and make global payouts even more accessible.

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## Connect with Chimoney?

- Want to stay connected with all the updates and news from Chimoney?
- You can join the [Chimoney community](https://discord.gg/Q3peDrPG95) and subscribe to our [monthly newsletter](https://chimoney.substack.com/). 
- You can also connect with us on social via our [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/chimoney/) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/home) pages.


Experience the future of payments - [Book a demo Now](https://chimoney.io/payouts?book_a_demo=1)!

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Chimoney's partnership with Techstars marks a turning point in global payments, working towards economic empowerment for all. Discover how we're simplifying finance and fostering inclusion.

Techstars backs Chimoney to Revolutionize Global Payouts

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**Summary**: _In this blog post, we delve into Chimoney's innovative approach to revolutionizing global bulk payouts. Explore our seamless solutions, learn about our remarkable growth journey, and join the exciting #knowchimoney challenge with trivia giveaways for a chance to win amazing prizes. Get ready to unlock economic opportunities and discover the world of Chimoney in this thrilling adventure._

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Welcome to the #KnowChimoney challenge, where we're bringing the excitement of trivia giveaways to the world of fintech! At Chimoney, we believe that learning can be fun, and we're on a mission to empower individuals with fair access to rewards and seamless payment solutions. So, let's dive into the world of Chimoney and explore the incredible products, values, and the amazing growth that make us stand out in the fintech space.

## What Drives Us at Chimoney
At Chimoney, we are driven by a powerful vision - to unlock economic opportunities for everyone. Founded by Uchi Uchibeke in 2021, our journey began with a real-life challenge during a hackathon when our founder experienced the complexities of making cross-border payouts. Since then, we've been dedicated to revolutionizing the world of payments and providing efficient financial solutions.

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## Chimoney [Payouts](https://chimoney.io/payouts) Streamlines Global Payments
[Chimoney Payouts](https://chimoney.io/payouts) allow for a new level of financial convenience. Gone are the days of enduring long and tiresome payout and payment redemption processes. With [Chimoney Payouts](https://chimoney.io/payouts), transactions become swift and efficient, enabling businesses to send payments globally in just minutes.

Chimoney helps companies keep their employees, contributors, collaborators, and communities satisfied with instant payouts and smooth transactions, regardless of their location. Chimoney's [Automated Global Payouts ](https://chimoney.io/payouts)ensures that every recipient can easily access their funds when needed, without delays. 


Whether a company needs to reward 1, 1000 or 10000+ recipients, Chimoney Payouts empowers them to send a gift with a variety of options. Recipients can redeem payments in multiple ways, from Bank deposits and Mobile money to Airtime and Global Gift Cards.

Chimoney Payouts goes above and beyond by providing businesses with the flexibility they crave. Companies can fund their accounts using various methods, including Cards, Bank wire, ACH, Crypto, and more, thereby facilitating payments across borders with ease.


In essence, Chimoney Payouts stands as an ideal solution for businesses seeking to deliver perfect gifting experiences, whether it's for Community, Creator, and Employee rewards or engaging global giveaways. Businesses can bid farewell to the hassle of managing bulk payouts and say hello to a seamless payment experience with Chimoney Payouts.


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## Plug and Play With Chimoney’s [Developer APIs](https://chimoney.io/developers-api)
Chimoney believes in simplifying the process of building fintech projects. That's why Chimoney offers developer-friendly APIs and SDKs that make integration as easy as ABC. With [Chimoney's Developer APIs](https://chimoney.io/developers-api), product builders can unlock utility and launch fast.

By connecting to Chimoney’s API, builders can gain seamless access to multiple payment networks, options, and countries without breaking the bank. Whatever type of Fintech product a builder needs to build, in one click, they can add a myriad of new options to their product and build easier and faster, Chimoney has done all the hard work. Chimoney believes that the product's success is Chimoney’s success, and Chimoney’s dedicated support team is ever ready to help builders get started. With Chimoney’s Developer APIs, fintech possibilities are limitless.


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## Chimoney’s Wallet as a Service (WaaS) reduces time to launch
Chimoney's [Wallet as a Service (WaaS)](https://chimoney.io/wallet-as-a-service) helps apps to issue multi-currency wallets with ease. Apps are able to empower their users with secure multi-currency wallets and enjoy advanced account management, all while providing personalized and compliant experiences. Chimoney's Wallet as a Service (WaaS) offers automated verification with built-in KYC processes, allowing builders to focus on scaling their operations while Chimoney handles the regulatory compliance. Chimoney's Wallet as a Service (WaaS) empowers Fintech Startups, Digital Banks, E-commerce Platforms, Marketplaces, Cross-Border Payment Service Providers, Payroll / Invoicing Applications and endless others explore the possibilities of unlocking economic opportunities for everyone.

Chimoney's Wallet as a Service (WaaS) streamlines the process of issuing multi-currency wallets for apps. It enables apps to provide their users with secure wallets, advanced account management, and personalized experiences. Chimoney's Wallet as a Service (WaaS), apps can automate verification through built-in KYC processes, allowing them to focus on scaling their operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Chimoney's [Wallet as a Service (WaaS)](https://chimoney.io/wallet-as-a-service) opens up a world of possibilities for various industries, including Fintech Startups, Digital Banks, E-commerce Platforms, Marketplaces, Cross-Border Payment Service Providers, Payroll/Invoicing Applications, and many others. By harnessing the power of Chimoney's Wallet as a Service (WaaS), these businesses can empower their users with seamless access to economic opportunities, unlocking financial potential for everyone.


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## Streamline Payments with [Payment Requests](https://chimoney.io/payment-requests)
Managing multiple payment requests can be overwhelming, but not with Chimoney’s Payment Requests. Chimoney Requests allows organizations to receive invoices and pay instantly with a unique shareable link for multiple invoices. Whether an organization expects to pay 10 or 10000+ people, with their Chimoney Payment Request Link, they can see all the requests and invoices in one dashboard, evaluate the validity of each request or group of requests and approve or decline payments in a single click, simplifying payments for community leads, HR professionals, finance heads, and more. Chimoney’s  Payment Requests is the perfect solution for handling borderless invoices and fund transfer requests and streamlining payment workflows. Helping to level up efficiency and unlock seamless payments.


## Join the #KnowChimoney Campaign - Fun and Learning Combined!
Now, you might wonder, what's the #KnowChimoney campaign all about? We believe that learning about Chimoney's values and products should be an exciting adventure. So, we're running trivia giveaways to test your knowledge about Chimoney. Participate, answer questions from this exciting blog, and get a chance to win amazing prizes! Share your #KnowChimoney journey on social media and be part of a community that's all about unlocking value for everyone, everywhere. Visit our [Twitter page](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io) to join in on the action! 

But, before you jump into the giveaways, let's talk about Chimoney's amazing growth! In a recent blog titled ["On Building a Network of Payment Networks at Chimoney"](https://chimoney.io/blogs/on-building-a-network-of-payment-networks-at-chimoney), we delve into our journey from birth to remarkable achievements. From overcoming real-life challenges faced during a hackathon in 2020 to solving the complexities of making cross-border payments, we've come a long way. In 2022, we processed millions of dollars in transactions, attracted prominent clients like Google, Stax, and Microsoft, and expanded our team with diverse talents from multiple continents. We forged key partnerships and launched innovative products like [Unispend](https://unispend.com/), transforming our business model and introducing phone number-based payouts. The results spoke for themselves - a phenomenal 4,500% increase in transaction value and a remarkable 600% growth in user accounts in the first four months of 2023!

Chimoney is disrupting the fintech industry with its cutting-edge payment Products. Explore our automated Global Payouts, Multi-currency Wallet as a Service (WaaS), and Developer-friendly APIs Products. Join the #knowchimoney challenge, participate in trivia giveaways, and uncover the future of seamless payments with us.

Solving the Multi-currency Global Payouts Challenge

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**Summary**: _Chimoney's participation in the Google for Startups Accelerator Canada program has been a transformative journey filled with growth, learning, and innovation, highlighted by invaluable mentorship from industry leaders, technical project support to enhance our capabilities, and deep dives into various business areas, all of which have contributed to strategy enhancement and successful product launches, including a program for startups, an FDIC-insured bank account partnership, a new payment feature called Payment Requests (formerly Metaward), and impressive growth with a 4,500% increase in transactions, indicating a bright future ahead as we continue to expand our impact globally and encourage other Startups to consider the remarkable opportunities provided by the [Google for Startups Accelerator Program](https://blog.google/intl/en-ca/company-news/outreach-initiatives/gfsacanada23/)._

## Introduction
Hello and welcome to the Chimoney blog! Today, I will take you through our journey with the Google for Startups Accelerator (GFSA) Canada program and I will share our Google for Startup Application process for Startups considering joining the program. The weeks we spent in the program were a period of immense growth, learning, and innovation, and we're excited to share our experience with you!
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## Who We Are: Chimoney at a Glance

First, let's delve into who we are at Chimoney. Based in Toronto, our startup builds a Payment Infrastructure to Make Value Move globally. We leverage advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), to offer hyper-personalized payout and offramp products that connect multiple payment options like Bank rails, Mobile Money, Gift cards, Mobile Wallets, and so much more. Our mission is simple yet profound – to unlock economic opportunities for everyone, everywhere​.

Our ambition is to build a truly connected global financial network. This vision has led us to establish connections with banks in 40 countries, thousands of unique gift card products globally, and mobile money and bill payments in 20 countries. With these connections, we help businesses and developers move value between different currencies, countries, asset types, and ledgers​​.
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## The Google for Startups Accelerator Canada Experience
The Google for Startups Accelerator Canada program has been a significant milestone in our journey. Being one of the 12 Startups selected for the 2023 Canada cohort of this program allowed us to tap into a wealth of resources and learning opportunities.

Some of the highlights of the Google for Startups Accelerator Canada Program for Chimoney are:


### 1) Mentorship
The mentorship component of the Google for Startups Accelerator Canada program is one of its most invaluable aspects. Under this initiative, we at Chimoney had the chance to work directly with seasoned industry leaders and Googlers who shared their wealth of knowledge, experience, and insights with us. These mentors guided us through the complexities of growing a Startup, from strategic decision-making to overcoming operational challenges. They helped us navigate the business and sales landscape, identify opportunities, and anticipate potential pitfalls, ultimately steering us toward success.


### 2) Technical Project Support
The technical project support provided by the program is another crucial benefit that significantly boosted our growth. As part of the Programme, we were granted access to Google Cloud benefits and expert training for Google Engineers, which enabled us to address our most pressing technical needs and enhance our AI and ML capabilities to build recommendations into one of our products. We explored new technologies, implemented cutting-edge solutions, and optimized our systems for improved functionality and user experience. The support we received not only fueled our immediate technical growth but also equipped us with the skills and knowledge to tackle future technical challenges independently.


### 3) Deep Dives
Lastly, the deep dives were an integral part of our learning and growth during the program. These sessions allowed us to delve into specific business areas, from product design and customer acquisition to leadership and team development. In these intensive and hands-on workshops, we had the opportunity to scrutinize our strategies, processes, and performance in detail. We analyzed our strengths and weaknesses, learned new tactics and methodologies, and gained deeper insights into our market and competition. These deep dives fostered a culture of continuous learning and improvement within our team and played a vital role in shaping our strategic direction.

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## Product and Feature Launches during GFSA
Our journey with Google was punctuated by significant developments in Chimoney’s products and offerings. Some exciting new features and products and growth we announced include:

### 1) [Chimoney for Startups](https://chimoney.io/blogs/introducing-chimoney-for-startups-to-provide-ap-is-and-payouts-for-early-stage-startups)

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Chimoney has launched a new program for startups providing them with access to leading technology, resources, and mentorship. This includes [6 months of fee-free](https://chimoney.io/blogs/introducing-chimoney-for-startups-to-provide-ap-is-and-payouts-for-early-stage-startups) access to Chimoney's API, Chimoney's Global Bulk Payout service, and the ability to embed Unispend, an online marketplace, into their own web or mobile app. The program is designed to assist startups that have received less than $1 million in external funding or were founded within the last three years. Startups can leverage Chimoney's API to convert payments from multiple currencies and cash out to various payment options in 15 countries. Popular use cases include building payment solutions, providing wallet features to users, and sending global bulk payouts without a subscription fee​.

### 2) [FDIC-insured Bank Account](https://chimoney.io/blogs/chimoney-chooses-wire-fx-to-power-payments-and-account-services)

Earlier this year, Chimoney announced the launch of its FDIC-insured Bank account in partnership with Mozrt (formerly, WireFX). This partnership provides Chimoney’s corporate clients the ability to seamlessly fund their Chimoney-enabled bulk payouts to community members, employees, contractors, and brand ambassadors around the globe. This is just one of how we are committing ourselves to scale Chimoney’s impact and security globally​.

### 3) [Metaward](https://chimoney.io/blogs/introducing-metaward)
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Chimoney introduced a new feature called Metaward which simplifies the payment process for enterprises, community leaders, managers, and event organizers. Metaward provides a unique [Payment Request Link](https://chimoney.io/blogs/introducing-metaward) that users can share, allowing recipients to request payments through a secure portal. The feature is designed for convenience and security and is particularly beneficial for individuals or organizations that need to process large amounts of payout requests on a regular and recurring basis.

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We announced significant growth in the first quarter of 2023. The Chimoney platform experienced a 4,500% (45x) increase in transactions, saw user accounts grow by 600%, and expanded payout and redeem options, including support for additional currencies, countries, wallet types, and tokens. We also integrated over 500 million products from Amazon and Shopify, enhancing our e-commerce capability. [Our growth](https://chimoney.io/blogs/on-building-a-network-of-payment-networks-at-chimoney) is made possible by our platform's continued product expansion, user experience improvements, and value provision to its users. Amidst this growth, Chimoney has also improved its security to increase user trust and continues to commit to user needs.


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## What’s next for Chimoney?
Our journey through Google for Startups Accelerator Canada has been one of tremendous growth and innovation. And we are not stopping here! We are continually striving to scale our impact, product, revenue, and coverage to 100 countries. 

We strongly recommend all Startups consider the Google for Startups Accelerator and look out for the next Google for Startups Accelerator Application because it is an incredible opportunity to learn from the best in the industry, accelerate your growth, and make a real impact on your target market.

If you'd like to learn more about Chimoney or the Google for Startups Accelerator program from an Alumni, book a meeting with me at [cal.com/uchibeke/learn-about-chimoney](https://cal.com/uchibeke/learn-about-chimoney). We'd be more than happy to share our experiences and guide you through the Google for Startups Application process.

Thank you for your continued support. Here's to creating more economic opportunities for everyone, everywhere!


Chimoney's participation in the Google for Startups Accelerator Canada program has been a transformative journey filled with growth, learning, and innovation, highlighted by invaluable mentorship from industry leaders, technical project support to enhance our capabilities, and deep dives into various business areas, all of which have contributed to strategy enhancement and successful product launches, including a program for startups, an FDIC-insured bank account partnership, a new payment feature called Payment Requests, and impressive growth with a 4,500% increase in transactions, indicating a bright future ahead as we continue to expand our impact globally and encourage other Startups to consider the remarkable opportunities provided by the Google for Startups Accelerator Program

Google for Startups Accelerator Reflections: A Transformative Journey for Chimoney

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**Summary:**  We just launched a new Startup program, [Chimoney for Startups](https://chimoney.io/startups), providing emerging Startups with access to leading technology, resources, and mentorship. This program offers a range of benefits, including 6 months of free access to Chimoney's Global Bulk Payout service, and the ability to embed Unispend in your startup's web or mobile app. With access to Chimoney's API, startups can convert payments from multiple currencies and cash out to various payment options in 15 countries. Plus, Chimoney for Startups offers 24/7 customer support, partner perks, and discounts. Join [Akranex](https://akranex.com/), [Scrim](https://usescrim.app/), [Unispend](http://unispend.com/), and [Zeddpay](https://www.zeddpay.com/) in using Chimoney's API and take advantage of this exciting opportunity.

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As a startup, one of the biggest challenges can be building a payment infrastructure that is reliable, secure and cost-effective. That's where [Chimoney for Startups](https://chimoney.io/startups) comes in. Our program is designed to provide emerging startups with access to leading technology, resources, and mentorship to create high-performing, secure payment solutions worldwide.

 [Chimoney for Startups](https://chimoney.io/startups) is targeted at startups who have received less than $1,000,000 of external investment/funding or are founded within the last 3 years. We understand the challenges that startups face, and we are here to help you overcome them.
 
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### Focus on Business logic and let’s provide Wallets and accounting to you

Access to our API is also a key benefit of [Chimoney for Startups](https://chimoney.io/startups). Our [API](https://chimoney.readme.io/) allows you to convert payments from multiple currencies and to cash out to bank accounts, mobile money, 300+ gift cards and airtime in 15 countries. This means you can offer your customers a range of payment options, making it easier for them to do business with you.

In addition to our main API, we also offer access to a dedicated Account Manager. We know that startups work around the clock, and we want to be there for you whenever you need us.

Chimoney’s API can be integrated with your current product right now and we are excited to see many impactful usecase like:
1. Build a payment solution without reinventing the wheel or building Accounting system
2. Provide a Wallet to all your users fund: Transfer and Spend features enabled out of the box
3. Launch in 2 weeks, not 6 months
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 ### Send bulk payouts globally for without a subscription fee

One of the key benefits of our program is access to our [Global Bulk Payout Product](https://chimoney.io/payouts), free for 6 months. This service allows startups to send payments to multiple recipients anywhere in the world, quickly and securely. You can focus on building your business, and we'll take care of the payments.

The opportunities of the Chimoney for Startups program for global bulk Payouts are endless. But these are some popular usecases:
1. Pay contractors and remote teams without paying for a different payroll system
2. Reward your startup community so they can promote your project
3. Grow revenue by sending personalized gifts to sales prospects
4. Run social media giveaways that are super engaging and personalized

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### Generate revenue while you build by embedding Unispend

Another benefit of our program is the ability to embed Unispend in your Web or Mobile App. [Unispend](http://unispend.com/) is an online marketplace with access to over 500 million+ Amazon and Shopify products. With Unispend, you can offer your customers a seamless shopping experience, without having to worry about payment processing.

Join us on this journey to unlock economic opportunities for everyone by exploring usecases to:

- Make your app more useful be embedding a whitelabled version of Unispend for free
- Earn revenue from transaction fees
- Increase the stickiness of your app by enabling a _Spend_ feature
- Add a single line of code with our low code option to bring 500milliob products and a marketplace to your app

We're proud to have helped startups like  [Akranex](https://akranex.com/), [Scrim](https://usescrim.app/), [Unispend](http://unispend.com/), and [Zeddpay](https://www.zeddpay.com/). If you're a startup looking for a reliable, secure and cost-effective payment solution, Chimoney for Startups is here to help.

Visit [chimoney.io/startups](https://chimoney.io/startups) to get started!

Chimoney for Startups offers emerging startups access to advanced payment solutions, including Chimoney’s API, Global Bulk Payout service, Unispend marketplace, and Chimoney API, to scale their business. With partner perks and 24/7 support, Chimoney empowers startups to thrive.

Introducing Chimoney for Startups to provide APIs & Payouts for early-stage Startups

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**Summary**: _In our latest blog post, we are excited to share Chimoney’s progress in our journey to build a Network of Payment Networks and unlock economic opportunities for everyone. We’ve increased transaction volume, transaction value and number of users using the Chimoney Platform. Additionally, we have expanded our supported payout and redeem options to include more currencies, countries, wallet types, and tokens and 500 million+ products from Amazon and Shopify. We are thrilled to see the positive impact of our mission to unlock economic opportunities for everyone through fair recognition of value so no one is left behind._

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Over a year ago, Chimoney publicly launched with a big, bold mission to unlock economic opportunities for everyone by making value move between ledgers, currencies, countries, local wallets and emerging stores of value.

We are barely past the first quarter of 2023 and the Growth and Finance teams here at Chimoney are already reporting impressive growth in multiple key indexes at Chimoney, marking what is set to be our strongest year yet!

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We are excited to report a significant increase in the total number and value of transactions. Compared to the same time in the previous year, Chimoney has seen a percentage rate of increase in transaction value of over 4,500%.

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More Organizations are using Chimoney to send payouts, and we are pleased to be facilitating these transactions for small and large organizations and everyone in-between. The transactions per client is also growing as we onboard more Payment networks and cash-out options. And our month-over-month transaction growth rate is not slowing down anytime soon.

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There's an old saying or proverb that says "If you build it, they will come". We followed this advice, built it and sold it, and people have come, just as expected. In the past year, Chimoney experienced an increase in the number of User Accounts on our platform. When people receive Payment on Chimoney, they not only cash out and leave but more of them are creating Chimoney Accounts and holding their funds in their Chimoney Wallets.

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Compared to the same time in the previous year, active User Accounts on the Chimoney Platform grew by 600%. This is a testament to the trust our corporate clients and users have in us and the value we provide them. As we scale our API, we expect a 50-100x increase in User Accounts created through third-party integrations. We are constantly working to improve our Platform and ensure that our users have the best possible experience when using Chimoney that is why we launched

- [Payment Requests (formerly Metaward)](https://chimoney.io/blogs/introducing-metaward), a Payment Request Link feature, and
- [FDIC-insured Trust Accounts](https://apnews.com/article/ein-presswire-newsmatics-toronto-business-financial-technology-16fb983c3ba1e3c4961624509fe99657), to provide Bank accounts where Client funds are held For Benefit Of (FBO) the client.

And we are just getting started.

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Finally, we have expanded the number of supported payout and redeem options on our platform. We have added more banks and countries to our list of supported options, making it easier for our clients to send Payouts across borders. 

On the ecommerce side, Chimoney’s infrastructure now boosts over 500 million products from Amazon and Shopify stores which are shoppable in the [Unispend Marketplace.](http://unispend.com/) This expansion has been well-received by our users and has contributed to the growth we have seen this year especially in the emerging stores of value segment.

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Chimoney’s growth is a result of our continued efforts to expand our Products, improve our user experience, and provide more value to our users. With growth, comes more expectations and our recent [Security Improvements](https://chimoney.substack.com/p/chimoney-monthly-digest) is helping to increase trust between Chimoney and our Clients.

In conclusion, we at Chimoney are proud of the growth we have experienced this year. We are committed to providing our users with the best possible experience and will continue to improve our Products and Platform to meet their needs. We would like to thank all of our users for their trust and support, and we look forward to continuing to grow together.

Please, [book a Demo](https://chimoney.io/book-a-demo) to see Chimoney in action and learn about our [Global Bulk Payouts Product](https://chimoney.io/payouts), [Developer API and SDKs](https://chimoney.io/developers-api), [Wallet as a Service Product](https://chimoney.io/wallet-as-a-service) and our other products.


Chimoney’s Network of Payment Networks is growing rapidly with its payment infrastructure and API seeing wide adoption globally.

On building a Network of Payment Networks at Chimoney

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We are excited to announce the release of Payment Requests, the latest update to the Chimoney ecosystem. 

**Introducing Payment Requests (formerly Metaward)**

Payment Requests saves Enterprises, Community leaders, Managers and Even Organizers time by providing a Payment Request Link they can share with people they need to pay. So, instead of asking for Bank or other Payment details, you can send your  Payment Request Link to users to request payments from you in just a few clicks. As a result, Payment Requests makes paying for services, products, or any other type of transaction more straightforward than ever.

The Payment Requests feature is straightforward to use. As an Organization or Corporate user of Chimoney, you can generate a unique link that can be shared via email, social media, or any other messaging platform with which people can request payments from you. When the recipient clicks on the link, they will be taken to a secure payment portal where they can enter the amount and other information about the requested payment and then submit the request.  

As the Admin of the Organization (AP Team, Community lead, Manager, HR, Employee Experience lead, Donor Organization or Head of Finance) on your end, you’ll be notified and be able to view all requested payments and handle the settlement from your Chimoney Dashboard.

This feature is perfect for AP Teams, Community leads, Managers, HRs, Employee Experience leads, Donor Organizations, Heads of Finance, Event Organisers and everyone who usually has to send payments regularly. With the  Payment Request Link, there's no need to deal with complicated payment platforms or manually track down people you need to Pay or Invoices. Instead, everything is handled automatically, making focusing on what matters more efficient.

One of the key benefits of the Payment Request Link feature is its flexibility. Your contractors can easily edit the link to specific payment amounts, descriptions, invoice links and other details, making it easy to tailor their requests to their needs. Plus, since the  Payment Request link is reusable, Organizations using Chimoney can send them to multiple recipients without generating a new link each time.

We understand that security is a top priority for our users, so we've taken extensive measures to ensure that *Payment Requests* is safe and secure, and our system utilises state-of-the-art encryption technology to protect users' sensitive information.

To get started with Payment Requests, do so in 3 simple steps: 

    1.  Log into your Chimoney account at dash.chimoney.io.
    2. Go to the Requests page and copy your "Payment Link". 
    3. Start sharing it with others immediately to use.
    
It’s that easy to use!

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The Payment Request Link feature will be a game-changer for anyone who needs to process large amounts of payout requests regularly. It's fast, easy, and secure, and we're confident that our users will love its convenience.

 As always, The Chi is here to help with any questions or concerns, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.



you can send your Payment Request Link to users to request payments from you in just a few clicks. As a result, Payment Requests by Chimoney makes paying for services, products, or any other type of transaction more straightforward than ever.

Introducing Payment Requests, an effortless way to Pay anyone around the globe.

Chimoney participates AC Studio Innovation Showcase in Walerloo Ontario Canada 2023

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The journey of a startup – like [Chimoney](http://chimoney.io/) can be full of challenges, from developing the initial idea to building a product, and then trying to get it into the market, with an ambitious goal to create a high impact globally. However, some programs can help startups navigate these challenges and bring their ideas to life. The Accelerator Center Studio Program (AC:Studio) is one such program that offers support and guidance to startups in their early stages. 

In September 20222, we at Chimoney were thrilled to be accepted and selected, amongst the other 100 businesses across southern Ontario, Canada, to join the program and receive up to $100,000 in seed funding. By participating in the  AC:Studio accelerator program, we get the amazing chance to work with innovation partners, learn from experts through mentorship sessions and training, and acquire essential market resources. What’s more, we will be participating in AC:Studio Innovation Showcase, happening on March 2, 2023, where we have an in-person Chimoney booth and the opportunity to network with liked-mined people. 

## **Why AC:Studio?**
[The Accelerator Center Venture Studio Program (AC:Studio)](https://www.acceleratorcentre.com/resources/news/accelerator-centre-announces-100-high-impact-canadian-startups-selected-to?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=227333674&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8xqwQQsLbE05acfPlPa5STdxxdKeDdm2HcOJZQsBIKYwCYy-yDrW4VGRTyIsP0uzBcfDh5qDrUwSHjnGaIf3SroZ-a-Q&utm_content=227333674&utm_source=hs_email) is owned by the Accelerator Centre, ranked Canada’s #1 private business accelerator and is among the top five such organizations globally. The AC offers an extensive selection of customizable opportunities for startups across Canada—allowing founders to bring their innovation to life rapidly. 

The AC:Studio program was [launched in June 2022, with a $10 million Government of Canada investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)](https://www.acceleratorcentre.com/resources/news/the-accelerator-centre-launches-hybrid-venture-studio-program). Through AC:Studio, the Accelerator Centre will work with 100 early-stage companies across southern Ontario to provide up to $100,000 in critical seed funding, mentorship, and tactical support delivered through its ecosystem partnerships.

## **Chimoney’s experience at the AC:Studio Venture Program**
Joining AC:Studio has been a game changer for our startup. The program offers access to resources, mentorship, and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and has given us the tools and knowledge necessary to turn our idea into a viable product. Through the program, we got feedback on our strategies from experienced professionals, who helped us fine-tune our idea and develop a clear strategy for bringing it to the market.

During the program, ChiHeroes (Chimoney’s employees) were driven to ask questions, be better, and be the best at their jobs. The program is designed to provide support in all areas, including business strategy, market research, branding, fundraising, product development, finance, operations, sales, and human resources management. Our team found the mentorship particularly valuable, as it gave us access to people globally with a wealth of experience in the industry. Their guidance and feedback helped us avoid mistakes and make the right decisions for our startup.

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“The AC:Studio program has been an accelerant of Chimoney’s mission: the program enabled us to connect and scale our connections and impact within Canada,” **said Uchi Uchibeke, founder and CEO of Chimoney**. “We have been able to meet some amazing companies, investors and partners and we’ve refined our storytelling and sales and marketing plan to achieve our revenue and client experience goals.”

"The AC Accelerator Program provided me with mentorship in both sales and operations, especially when I shifted my focus from Business Development to operations and HR. The mentors at the Accelerator Program offered guidance and support in making a smooth transition into this new area. The mentors also gave me access to resources needed to effectively grow Chimoney's business and increase our global team," **said Hammed Babatunde, Chimoney's Operations and HR Manager.**

We at Chimoney encourage other startups to consider joining the Venture program and take advantage of its incredible resources.

## **Upcoming excitements: AC:Studio Innovation Showcase**
The AC:Studio Innovation Showcase 2023 is a ground-breaking, in-person event that celebrates the success of the incredible startups that have been a part of The Accelerator Center Studio Program. It’s an opportunity to showcase the local Canadian startups and innovations that have come out of the program and to connect with potential investors, customers, and partners.  

We at Chimoney don’t hesitate to participate in this event, and we’ll host a booth at the AC:Studio Innovation Showcase on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023. We couldn’t be more excited since the event is hosted right here in our home province: Ontario. 

[**Event agenda**](https://landing.acceleratorcentre.com/ac-studio-innovation-showcase)
- Where: evolv1 - 420 Wes Graham Way, Waterloo, Ontario
- When: March 2, 2023 
- Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The AC:Studio Showcase is a free community event. All are welcome. Feel free to drop in and stay for a short time or network for as long as possible. We’re excited to be a part of this event and to share our ideas with others passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship.

## **Scale your business with the accelerator program.**
In conclusion,  joining The Accelerator Center Venture Studio Program has been a game-changer for our startup. It has given us the resources and guidance to develop our business and take it to market more confidently. 

We’re also thrilled to be a part of the AC:Studio Innovation Showcase and can’t wait to connect with others who share our passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. 

**Spoiler alert:** [Uchi Uchibeke](https://twitter.com/uchiuchibeke) will be presenting about Chimoney at the event. Expect to grab our do-not-miss event swag, get personalized product demos, play-to-win games, and gain Chimoney experience at our booth. More details would be announced on our [Twitter (@chimoney_io)](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io).


Reflections on the experience and excitement of being part of the accelerator program, including the upcoming AC:Studio Innovation Showcase on March 2.


Chimoney at the Accelerator Center Studio Program (AC:Studio): Reflections and Excitement – Till Date

Chimoney and WireFX Partner to power global payment solutions

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Toronto, ON, Canada & Minneapolis, MN, USA  - January 17th, 2023 – [Chimoney](https://chimoney.io/), a payment infrastructure and API fintech for global money movement, has chosen [WireFX](https://rebrand.ly/lcqt2mi), a SaaS platform empowering financial technology companies to build innovative payment experiences, as its US provider of payment and account services. By providing connectivity to the US banking system, the WireFX platform will give Chimoney’s corporate clients the ability to seamlessly fund their Chimoney-enabled bulk payouts to community members, employees, contractors, and brand ambassadors around the globe.


>“Our Partnership with WireFX aligns with Chimoney’s mission to unlock economic opportunities for everyone since WireFX combines the best of banking services and easy-to-integrate technology. We are pleased with the team at WireFX and are looking forward to collaborating with WireFX to issue FDIC-Insured For-Benefit-Of (FBO) Bank accounts to our corporate clients, simplify the process of moving money globally, and increase trust between Chimoney and our clients,” said [Uchi Uchibeke](https://twitter.com/uchiuchibeke), Chimoney founder and CEO.



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Chimoney is passionate and dedicated to build a world-class platform and payment infrastructure for businesses to enable fast, secure, and efficient global bulk payments, with a super API for connecting multiple currencies, payment networks, and flexible, world-class cashout options including 1,000+ global gift card products, airtime in 10 countries, mobile money in 21 countries, and 10,000+ banks in 20 countries. 



>“We are excited to have our modern payment platform be chosen as part of Chimoney’s innovative payments experience,” said Jeff Althaus, WireFX President & CEO. “We look forward to working closely with Chimoney and growing a successful and long-standing partnership.”

WireFX is focused on providing fintechs such as Chimoney a full suite of compliance, account, and global payment rails in an all-in-one platform. With a modular API-based platform, fintechs can easily customize WireFX to deliver the experience their clients demand in a few weeks - not years.  

To learn more about Chimoney visit [Chimoney.io](https://chimoney.io/). For more information about WireFX’s platform visit [WireFX.com](https://rebrand.ly/lcqt2mi). 

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About WireFX | WireFX is a compliance-first payments technology platform that empowers banks, credit unions, and fintechs to seamlessly transform their payment and FX processes, increase customer satisfaction, and unleash new revenue opportunities. The WireFX API platform seamlessly integrates banking services with large corporate and fintech ledger systems. The WireFX APIs support OAO (online account opening), domestic and international payments, virtual wallets, card services, and compliance workflows. WireFX is one of the most disruptive global payments companies currently on the market. For more information visit WireFX.com.

About Chimoney | Chimoney is a payment infrastructure and API startup, based in Toronto, Canada, with a vision to improve the quality of life for all through fair access to rewards. Today, Chimoney builds a payment infrastructure that enables fast, secure, and effective global paouts for businesses and an API for unlocking utility in wallets. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the financial industry and bring fairness to the world of payments at  Chimoney.io.

Chimoney and WireFX Partner to power global payment solutions.

Chimoney Chooses WireFX to Power Payments and Account Services

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[Chimoney Ambassadorship Program](https://rebrand.ly/pd0ocf3) is Chimoney’s exclusive community inviting global initiatives to empower individuals, tech influencers, and ChiMovers (Valuable Chimoney customers who move value around the world) to engage with the ones they care about with Chimoney smart payment infrastructure. 

## **What exactly is ChiSquad?**
You’ve probably heard of ChiSquad and would like to know about it. You come into the right place! We’ll walk you through all you need to know about ‘them’ and how you can become a ChiSquad. Sounds exciting right? Well, let’s dive right into it then!

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Chimoney ambassadors also known as ChiSquad members who closely and creatively collaborate with Chimoney team members (aka. ChiHeroes) to promote Chimoney activities and products and also create publicity/brand awareness in any form of their expertises, from a written article to a video. 

## **The Chimoney Ambassador program [Round 1]**
On the first of September 2022, we were excited to onboard the first group of Chimoney ambassadors (ChiSquad). 

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Meet the first set of our ambassadors ([ChiSquad 001](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io/status/1565808735943270400?s=20&t=y4zGHier8nR8mi9TWjk64w)). Our aim with the first set of ambassadors was not only for them to execute the ambassadorship responsibility but also for us as Chimoney team to learn how to better serve a memorable experience to the  ambassadors and support their ideas while they were delivering their engagement and to sustain this community program. 

After three months of collaborating with ChiSquad 001, we did performance evaluations based on their engagements on social media  — creating and sharing posts related to Chimoney’s brand. We must say during this 3-month period, we enjoyed interacting with our ambassadors’ content created to amplify Chimoney’s brand awareness and participation, especially their contribution to [Chimoney’s first Hacktoberfest](https://chimoney.io/blogs/chimoney-x-hacktoberfest-2022-our-first-year-and-what-we-learned) in October 2022.

## **ChiSquad 001 Spotlight**

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[*Khadijah Amusat: ChiSquad Round One Hero*]

Meet Khadijah Amusat, a software/blockchain engineer, open source contributor, and model!  She aspires to be the finest blockchain developer in the world and create one of the top initiatives that address a global problem. In her leisure time, she likes to go to the gym, play video games, swim, and write essays. She shared her excitement joining the progam [here](https://khadeeejah.hashnode.dev/my-chisquad-journey).

Khadijah bags our ChiSquad Spotlight for the program's first round due to her enthusiasm toward the Chimoney products and her willingness to get things done. Here’s the summary of our cool chat with her.

### **Did you have any goals when joining the ChiSquad program?**
Khadijah: Yes. In addition to getting more users and developers involved in the community, my goal was to have everyone talking about and using Chimoney. [Awww. Love this!]

### **Has the program helped you achieve the goals and how?**
Khadijah: Chimoney is a great community with great people that encourages growth. We weren't pressured to do anything we didn't have prior knowledge about as ChiHeroes really helped my creative side. — I was able to think and come up with different ideas which is one of the challenges I had and personally I liked it!

### **What is your greatest achievement as a ChiSquad member?**
Khadijah: In the past three months, initiating the Chimoney’s first Hacktoberfest program and personally educating other members of my communities about how to contribute to Chimoney have been some of my greatest accomplishments. It was rewarding to see other developers from other communities join Chimoney as a result of my posts or evangelism. 😇

### **What principle (motto) do you live by?**
Khadijah: Always show up and build in public no matter how you feel, you don't know who’s watching.

### **Tell our readers one fun fact about you**
Khadijah: I am a fashion/runway model in addition to being a great cook and occasional baker.

### **What advice would you give those interested in joining the ChiCommunity?**
Khadijah: What’s worth the effort is worth doing well; three months is enough to create an impact in a community, and you should join Chimoney because you want to achieve something amazing for yourself, Chimoney, and the entire tech ecosystem.

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## **What next??**
We’re so proud and consider ChiSquad 001 as a team success. Our community is growing, and more people know about what we believe in and what we do. We’re excited to announce the applications for the second round of the Chimoney Ambassadorship Program (ChiSquad 002). We’re calling for individuals, tech enthusiasts, students, developers, and ChiMovers around the world to join our force led by Chimoney’s mission: Unlock the economic opportunity for everyone. Just start small, from loving what we build, you can contribute as a Chimoney ambassadors in several ways. The best thing? You would be telling a story uniquely — they way you want. Chimoney is here to support you and your dream path. 

We're now accepting the application for Chimoney ambassdors to join the batch 2 (ChiSquad 002) [here](https://rebrand.ly/kpn61tj), now to Dec 12, 2022. We highly recommend you to follow our Twitter ([@chimoney_io](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io)) as it’s our “The Happening Community” to stay tuned for this opportunity. Our community is also open to all interested persons. Be part of the Chimoney community today. 
  
Hoping to have you join us!



Written by: The Community/DevRel Team









Want to get involved with the Chimoney Ambassador Program? Here's everything you need to know about the program and how to apply.

An Inside Look at The Chimoney Ambassador Program: How ChiSquad 001 Paved the Way for ChiSquad 002

Chimoney went to 4 tech events in November 2022.

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In the course of the first two weeks of November 2022, we're excited to share that we managed to make our presence at four different events - in different parts of the world. First up was the GDG DevFest Nairobi on November 5th in Naibori, Kenya. The second was the Interledger Summit on November 12th in New Orleans, USA. The third one was the HACKFEST by Ingressive for Good, and finally, the fourth one was the She Codes Africa SCA Summit 2022, both in Lagos, Nigeria.

A person could ask … what does Chimoney have in common with four tech events? The answer is simple: We're sharing our mission of unlocking economic opportunity for everyone. Plus we kept emphasizing the value of community building. We could say that, within a 2-week period, Chimoney managed to tick off almost every box on the bucket list for fun activities we would love to do with communities. Here’re the stories. 

## **GDG DevFest Nairobi: The importance of community**
#### **What did we do at DevFest Nairobi**
At the Google Developer Group (GDG) DevFest held in Nairobi, Kenya, our ChiHeroes Anselmo Flavian and Phylis Atieno represented Chimoney for our first official event booth in Kenya. 

The event attendees and booth visitors were very enthusiastic to know more about Chimoney. All the swags (100 fliers & 154 stickers) we brought ran out within an hour. We’ll definitely bring more next time - wink. 😉 With the robust solutions we offered: ChiPay (bulk payout app), ChiConnect (super API) and [ChiSpend](https://chispend.com/) (embeddable crypto shopping marketplace), we got a deep conversation with a bunch of DevRels and developers who were interested in adopting Chimoney products in several areas, especially using ChiPay to send the bulk disbursement for their events and hackathons. Some folks applied to join Chimoney Community for help sharing our story and product knowledge with their own community. YAY! 

#### **Social listening through online giveaway — global participants welcome**
To make our community stay in the DevFest Nairobi hype, we ran a [giveaway on our Twitter](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io/status/1586055630992842754) asking our community about tech conferences or tech events they’re excited to meet us next. And we just loved to see the participation from several countries. We also sent Chimoney as a reward to random lucky winners, and they could redeem it to anything that’s available in their countries. Smart, right?

#### **What did we learn from this event**
Since GDG DevFest events are held in multiple countries and cities around the world, and the GDG global community is truly amazing, we at Chimoney are planning to sponsor or partner with other DevFest in other locations to broaden our connection with inspiring techies. 

![GDG DevFest Nairobi](/uploads/GDG_Dev_Fest_Nairobi_fece80f08d.png)


## **Interledger Summit: The Interledger Summit: The power of community to create financial inclusion**
#### **Why the Interledger Summit is important and Chimoney’s contribution**
In addition to recognizing the importance of community building in the payment space, Uchi Uchibeke, Chimoney founder and CEO, joined the 2-day of the Interledger community gathering from 12 to 13 November 2022. While this was a great chance for Uchi, presenting Chimoney to connect with community who push vital work in the financial inclusion and payments space, he also gave a showcase (speaking) on the topic: Financial Inclusion, Accessibility and Monetization. No doubt that all ChiHeroes are always excited about the possibilities of the Interledger protocol when it comes to financial inclusion since there’re a lot of initiatives to do with our mission to unlock economic opportunity for everyone.

![Uchi Uchibeke speaking at the Interledger Summit 2022](/uploads/Uchi_Uchibeke_speaking_at_the_Interledger_Summit_2022_3b7c047904.png)

#### **Financial inclusion. Let's hear the voices from our commuunity.**
During the first day of the event, we ran a [live poll on our Twitter](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io/status/1591539875542892545) asking for voice about the product catalog we should add more for people to enjoy redeeming their Chimoney or [spend crypto](https://chispend.com/) and tokens on ChiSpend. Most of our community members are people in and want to be in tech space, the result show that they’re ready to invest their time and other resources to enroll in courses. Good news is that, now, the Community Manager or Program Manager could support this movement when they reward or gift their folks with Chimoney, via ChiPay. Then, Chimoney receivers could just redeem it to anything they would love, including online courses on Skillshare. And same goes with Interledger ecosystem to pay and spend from such protocol.

![financial inclusion what people would buy with Chimoney](/uploads/financial_inclusion_what_people_would_buy_with_Chimoney_0ae64c423d.png)

We also enjoyed the social listening practice from our live watch party and a [live giveaway](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io/status/1591445808603631617) asking what’s the favourite quote from Uchi’s talk. Our community was truly excited about how Chimoney products save time and effort when it comes to cross-border payout, and also impressed by our movement to make the Interledger works in all countries.

#### **What we learned and opportunities**
Overall, it’s a wonderful time catching up with this vibrant Interledger Community and learned what the others do to create a financial inclusion world. Uchi shared Chimoney’s commitment to reach such goals and here’re the plan for the Interledger ecosystem:
- Pay with Interledger on [ChiSpend](https://chispend.com/)
- Cash out to Interledger Wallet on [ChiPay](https://chimoney.io/chipay)
- Third-party Interledger wallets integrate offramp using [ChiConnect](https://www.chimoney.io/chiconnect)

What else could we do and build to support this movement? Share some ideas and tag us on Twitter ([@chimoney_io](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io)).

![Uchi, Chimoney founder and CEO, at Interledger Summit 2022](/uploads/Uchi_Chimoney_founder_and_CEO_at_Interledger_Summit_2022_812d2ade38.png)


## **HACKFEST: The beauty of tech and collaboration**

This one too! On Saturday, November 12th, Ingressive for Good (I4G) held an annual tech event in Lagos, Nigeria, to open people's mind up to the possibilities in the African tech ecosystem when no techies are left behind. At the HACKFEST or I4GHACKFEST, four ChiHeroes, including Hammed, Ruth, Cynthia and Angel hosted a welcome Chimoney booth for the event participants/booth visitor to immerse themselves into Chimoney’s world — thanks Faheed, our graphic and brand designer who created event standees and cutout photo stand. 

The ChiHeroes from both the Client Enablement and Product teams provided a personalized product demo, gave out Chimoney stickers, tote bags and t-shirts, and offered a referral bonus. They said the the time did fly fast on the event date. Yss, everyone got the best day there.

![Chimoney ChiHeroes at Ingressive for Good I4GHACKFEST2022](/uploads/Chimoney_Chi_Heroes_at_Ingressive_for_Good_I4_GHACKFEST_2022_b243038088.png)

#### **What we learned from I4GHACKFEST 2022 and the next steps**
It’s once again we’re reminded how important it is to build and engage with the community in tech space. At the HACKFEST, we’re warmly welcomed and we took all the challenges to make them opportunities. The questions and suggestions, considered as a quest for us, left us with homework to improve the products and plan for extra research for adding new features. 

![I4GHACKFEST2022. HACKFEST is tech community in Africa](/uploads/I4_GHACKFEST_2022_HACKFEST_is_tech_community_in_Africa_ad1f6df34b.png)

Going to tech conferences or tech events really connects Chimoney with the tech community and the other amazing projects. We’ll absolutely seek opportunities to sponsor tech events to share what we build and gain valuable feedback from the community. 


## **SCA Summit: The happy vibes through community support**
Well, there’s actually another tech community we engaged on Saturday, November 12th. It’s She Codes Africa’s SCA Summit 2022, in Lagos, Nigeria, with a goal to gather the members from different states in Nigeria and neighbouring African countries for a hybrid summit themed "Elevating the African Woman in Tech". 

She Code Africa is a non-profit organization focused on celebrating and empowering young girls and women in tech across Africa. We at Chimoney always appreciate the SCA community and their mission to promote equality for women in African tech roles, and we’ve been supporting SCA events for years now. 

During the SCA Summit 2022, Omotola Omotaya, our Community Management Lead at Chimoney who’s also leading the same role for She Codes Africa, operated the Summit and also represented Chimoney at the event for everyone who might be interested in Chimoney story and solutions. 

Exciting initiatives this year? We ran a donation campaign amongst ChiHeroes and managed to [give $400 to the SCA community](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io/status/1591372277886504960). Here, we sent Chimoney to queens (She Codes Africa community) who attended the summit virtually so they could redeem it to internet data and got encouraged to keep up their amazing contributions.

![Chimoney sent Chimoney as a data stipend to support She Codes Africa queens](/uploads/Chimoney_sent_Chimoney_as_a_data_stipend_to_support_She_Codes_Africa_queens_1690febd26.png)

## **Final thoughts**
We really appreciate the opportunities to do different things and totally enjoy the fun pace in November. And we’re always learning from every new experience and from any communities we engage with. What’s more, as Chimoney continues to grow and reach new markets, we’ll do our best to use our skills, experiences, and key learnings from the community to help keep building and improving to unblock the economic potential for events.

Here, we’re always excited to sponsor, partner and go to more of the tech events since we love connecting with the community. Stay tuned to see more stories on [Chimoney's Twitter](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io) (aka. The Happening Community). 







Chimoney attends 4 tech community within 2 weeks to share the mission of unlocking economic opportunity for all.

Chimoney at 4 tech community events within a 2-week period. What a blast!

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Hacktoberfest is a global movement that happens every October. It’s an initiative to encourage and challenge developers to contribute code to open source projects. As a result, the entire open source community benefits from it. And we at Chimoney have been fortunate to be a part of this amazing initiative for the first time! 
 
So now let’s see how our participation story has made us and our community excited and enjoyed over the past month during the Hacktoberfest 2022.

## **What is Hacktoberfest?**
Hacktoberfest is an annual event held in the month of October (Now you know why it’s called Hack*tober*fest.) to celebrate open source, its benefits to community, society, and the people who connect it. The event was originally created by DigitalOcean in 2014 as a way to engage their developer community and celebrate the practice of giving back. So, yes, it is an opportunity for everyone to discover and contribute to the Repos by accepting the challenges and getting rewarded for doing so.

## **Chimoney’s First Hacktoberfest Experience**
Chimoney is a fintech Startup, officially started the business in early 2021, and “fun” is what we love. You might think that Hacktoberfest is only limited to developers, but it isn’t. Anyone who is passionate about technology (aka. a better world) can contribute and participate in this virtual tech event, based on the challenges each community is putting. Chimoney’s Hacktoberfest was opened to both developers and non-developer friends. Like the other tech conferences we went, we make sure everyone could take part in our activities regardless of their expertise. 
 
During the event, we invited everyone in our community and their friends to contribute to our [repository on GitHub](https://rebrand.ly/b68xtmt), focusing on our 2 products: [ChiSpend](https://chispend.com/) and [ChiConnect](https://www.chimoney.io/chiconnect).

![ChiSpend and ChiConnect](/uploads/Chi_Spend_and_Chi_Connect_42be8556d5.png)

### **Our incentives**
🎃 Each merged PR gets 25,000 Chimoney ($25)
🔮 Bonus! A contributor completing 4 merged PRs will get a customized Chimoney’s Hacktoberfest 2022 T-shirt.

![Chimoney Hacktoberfest2022 tshirt](/uploads/Chimoney_Hacktoberfest2022_tshirt_6a9429500a.png)

The best part? We received warm welcomes from the community members. We have to say that our participation in this event was one of the best experiences ever.

## **ChiHeroes enjoyed our high collaborative culture during the Hacktoberfest.**
ChiHeroes or Chimoney employees joined force to make this first Hacktoberfest memorable. Everyone, working fully remotely from different part of the world, had fun collaborating across departments. The Product squads set up the sandbox and repository with clear, inviting instructions and brainstormed the challenges for contributors to participate. The Community team members heavily promoted and encouraged the participation in this open-source project and came up with ideas for show appreciation. No one could resist our flexible gift and our t-shirts. The Client Enablement and Customer Success talents supported with responses to enquiries and approve the API requests. The Marketing lovers created the hype and kept inviting folks to participate and win Chimoney credits and cutomized swag. That said, our culture and team collaboration made this happened and made it even more fun. 

## **Results of Hacktoberfest 2022**
Our journey of Hacktoberfest is just begun. We’re more confident, and we’re building better relationships with open source communities and contributing back more than ever. In total, we have of 21 issues, 17 active contributors, 25 Merged Pull Request. Each merged PRs contributor was awarded $25 in Chimoney credit. We got one contributor with 4 merged PRs, thereby unlocking the Chimoney t-shirt reward. 

Below are some creative ideas and top suggestions deliver better Chimoney:
- [Chimoney map](https://chimoney-map.vercel.app): Built by Adeleke Oluwatobi, the interactive map shows the product catalog for each country.
- [Chimoney Discord Bot](https://t.co/hZuV5HJk6j): Built by Awe Ayomidipupo, a community member, the Discord bot allows rewards from Chimoney to be sent via a Discord user’s DM. 
- [Chimoney Slack Bot](https://github.com/Chimoney/chimoney-community-projects/issues/45): Rewards Slack users with Chimoney couldn't be easier.
- [Flutter Widget Package](https://github.com/Chimoney/chimoney-community-projects/issues/21): Built by Somto Ezenwaka, this is a package for ChiSpend Marketplace. It provides easy options to customize the marketplace using customization properties supported by ChiSpend.
- [Web P2P App](https://github.com/Chimoney/chimoney-community-projects/issues/16): Built by Abdulbaki Adabara, this is a Laravel web app that uses Chimoney's API to send gifts, momo, crypto, and airtime.
- [Mobile Money Payout API](https://github.com/Chimoney/chimoney-community-projects/pull/39): Implemented by Ezechuka Eze, this is a project that implements the ChiConnect payout functionality for mobile money payouts.
- Dev-focused articles: Two articles written by Neel shah. (1) [Sending and receiving payments with Chimoney](https://hauwa.hashnode.dev/sending-and-receiving-payments-with-chimoney) and (2) [How To Integrate Mobile Apps With Chimoney!!](https://medium.com/@shahneel2409/how-to-integrate-mobile-apps-with-chimoney-c1d3e15fda2b)
- [ChiSpend website copy](https://github.com/Chimoney/chimoney-community-projects/issues/38): CyberGeni proposed creative copies for sections of the ChiSpend website to improve the experience. We listeed, highly appreciated the suggestions and implemented some changes to optimize our messsges.

## **Takeaways from Chimoney’s #Hacktoberfest2022**
Contribution is not limited to code. It can also be with documentation, bug reports, and even copywriting suggestions. Everyone starts somewhere. We’re so happy to see Chimoney community contributed from everywhere in the world. Sending rewards was super quick and easy, done by [ChiPay](https://chimoney.io/chipay), our bulk payout platform, and it was just loved by the winning contributors since the reward could be redeemed or cashed out to anything, from 500+ global gift cards to 1000+ bank deposits, airtime and mobile money.

![Chimoney mission is to unlock economic opportunity for everyone](/uploads/Chimoney_mission_is_to_unlock_economic_opportunity_for_everyone_16edd3f9f9.png)

## **Next Steps for Chimoney**
We continue our repository house on GitHub to keep listening to all amazing ideas even the Hacktofest 2022 is ended. We also intend to create more projects and open source initiatives and invite more people to join us. So, always check out this [repo](https://rebrand.ly/b68xtmt), follow our the “Happening community” on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/chimoney_io), and go beyond to join exclusive [Chimoney Community](https://rebrand.ly/g5g7dfo).   
 
And yes! We would love to attend and sponsor global tech conferences or tech events to introduce Chimoney as we’re so proud what we're doing which is aligned to our mission: Unlock economic opportunity for everyone.

## **Final Words**
Well, we love fun. How about we say making it a tradition to participate in Hacktoberfest every year and make it a part of the company culture? We strongly believe that contributing to open source projects is a great way to give back to the developer community to which we were born to serve better payout solutions for. (Assuming you've read [our story](https://chimoney.io/about-chimoney).)


## **Got some minutes? Our folks got something to say.**
Hacktoberfest Partcipants’ FeedBack
- My entire experience was great. I'm originally a developer, but the contributions I made were all no-code. My goal for this year's Hacktoberfest was to try to make direct meaningful contributions to organizations, and I was able to achieve that with the help of chimoney.
**~Treasure, Chimoney Community member & Contributor**

- My whole experience while contributing to the Chimoney Hacktoberfest project was great and I really loved the incentives as they motivated me and the other contributors to contribute to the issues. 
**~Khadeejah. ChiSquad Member & Contributor**

- Chimoney participation in the Hactoberfest 2022 is an awesome move! 
I’m glad we didn’t not only gained new insights, ideas, and innovation from the initiative but also were able to encourage open source contributors and reward contributors with merged PRs. The Chimoney community project is available for people across the globe to contribute to afterwards. 
**~Omotola, Chimoney Community/DevRel Lead**

- We were able to discover some bugs in ChiConnect which were raised and fixed via the Chimoney Repo. Contributors built SDKs for the Chimoney API to enable developers to integrate within their code. We were also able to see other use cases of ChiConnect API and the ChiSpend widget. 
**~Eloghosa, Software Engineer, Chimoney Project Mainainter**








Chimoney participated in Hacktoberfest for the first time in 2022. Here's what we learned and how it made us and our community excited.

Chimoney x Hacktoberfest 2022: Our First Year and What We Learned

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