Bridging Two Worlds: How India's UPI Informs the Future of Open Payments

This session explores the revolutionary development of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and its implications on the global open payments landscape. By investigating the successes, challenges, and unique characteristics of UPI, we talk about the potential pathways for integrating systems like UPI with the Interledger Protocol (ILP), setting the stage for a new era in cross-border payments and financial inclusion.