The Fallacy of Digital Platforms: Why Stripe Isn't Always King

The Problem We Were Actually Solving Our primary goal was to create a seamless purchasing experience for customers worldwide. With Stripe's reputation for ease of use and reliability, we thought it was the best choice for handling all our transactions. However, as we delved deeper, we began to realize that platforms like Stripe and PayPal are not available in every country, and local payment gateways are often the better option. What We Tried First (And Why It Failed) Initially, we...