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<h1>2023-12: Launch of the TALER NGI PILOT: A Privacy-Preserving Payment System Initiative</h1>
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We are excited to announce the creation of an EU-funded <a href="../consortium.html">consortium</a>
with the central objective to launch GNU Taler as a privacy-preserving payment system across Europe.
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<h2>Funding opportunities for developers</h2>
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Most importantly, you can be part of our journey towards informational self-determination
in payments: As part of the NGI PILOT, <a href="https://nlnet.nl/">NLnet Foundation</a>
has created an <a href="https://nlnet.nl/propose">open call</a> and will award grants
to third parties working on GNU Taler enhancements <b>globally</b>. The application
process is simple and the first submission deadline is <b>February 1st 2024</b>.
If you are looking for inspiration, we have put together a list of
<a href="../ideas.html">ideas</a>, but please do not let this constrain your creativity
in any way!
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