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Last editedDecember 16, 2024
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Reimagining Payment Infrastructure for Emerging Markets

Building the unified payment rails that enable instant, borderless transactions

BILA

/bi.la/ or "bee-lah"

(noun) Next-generation payment infrastructure that enables instant settlements and seamless transactions across emerging markets, powered by USDC

Synonyms: Global settlements • Instant transfers • Unified payment rails • Enterprise payments • USDC settlements

tl;dr:

Traditional payment systems are holding emerging markets back with high fees, slow settlements, unreliable APIs, and trapped capital. We're building unified payment infrastructure powered by USDC technology that enables instant settlements, borderless transactions, and seamless scaling - fundamentally transforming how money moves in the digital economy.

The Problem: A Fragmented Payment Landscape

Today's emerging market payment infrastructure resembles a maze rather than a highway. Despite billions invested in fintech solutions, businesses still face a fundamental problem: fragmented, slow, and expensive payment systems that weren't designed for the modern economy.

Imagine running a thriving business in Nairobi. You've just landed a major contract with a European client - a moment that should be pure celebration. Instead, it marks the beginning of a familiar struggle:

  • 2-3 days waiting for payments to settle
  • 5-7% lost in transaction fees
  • Capital trapped across multiple pre-funded accounts
  • Complex integrations with 6-8 different systems

This isn't just one story - it's the daily reality choking growth in emerging markets.

Breaking the Status Quo

The current system is a relic. Every step adds delays. Every intermediary takes a cut. Every market requires new relationships. It's a system designed for the past, not the future.

Our Vision: Universal Payment Rails

We're not just building another payment platform. We're creating the infrastructure layer that will fundamentally transform how money moves.

Powered by USDC technology, our rails enable:

  • Instant settlements, not days
  • Sub-2% fees, not 5-7%
  • One integration, not eight
  • Zero trapped capital

The Technical Revolution

Our infrastructure combines three powerful elements:

1. USDC Settlement Layer

  • Instant, atomic settlements
  • No pre-funding requirements
  • Stable value transfer globally

2. Unified API

  • Single integration for all markets
  • Developer-first experience
  • Real-time webhooks and events

3. Enterprise Foundation

  • Bank-grade security
  • Automated compliance
  • 99.99% uptime guarantee

Beyond Traditional Boundaries

Traditional payment companies build country by country, creating fragmented systems that:

  • Lock up capital
  • Stack fees
  • Slow innovation
  • Limit growth

We're building without boundaries. One unified layer that:

  • Frees capital
  • Reduces costs
  • Accelerates innovation
  • Enables seamless scaling

The Future We're Building

Imagine a world where:

  • A business in Mumbai pays a supplier in Mexico as easily as one next door
  • Capital flows as freely as information
  • Expanding to new markets takes days, not months
  • Innovation isn't held back by infrastructure

This isn't just a vision - it's what we're building at Bila. We're creating the payment rails that will power the next wave of global commerce.

Join Us

Every day of delayed settlement, every percentage point in unnecessary fees, every bit of trapped capital represents opportunities lost. We're building the infrastructure to change that.

The future of payments won't be built on old rails. It's being built right now, and we're leading the charge.