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Fintech · Social Commerce8.1/10

TrustPay: escrow for WhatsApp commerce

Millions of Africans buy and sell on WhatsApp with zero protection. Payment happens before delivery, and scams are everywhere. TrustPay adds an escrow layer: the buyer pays, funds are held, released on confirmed delivery.

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