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The Beam is where new music artists earn. To bring this vision to life, we\u2019ve partnered with Stripe, a leading payment gateway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While The Beam powers transactions and fosters a competitive music economy, we rely on Stripe as our trusted financial custodian. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udfe2 Why it Matters:<\/strong> Stripe processed $1.4 trillion<\/strong> in total payment volume in 2024 (up 38%), making it one of the most trusted financial platforms globally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Your transactions are secured by Stripe, which powers over <\/em>1.3% of global GDP<\/em><\/strong>\u2014an industry leader in online payments.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udfe2 Why it Matters:<\/strong> Stripe is used by half of the Fortune 100<\/strong>, 80% of Forbes Cloud 100<\/strong>, and 78% of the AI 50<\/strong>\u2014establishing it as the backbone of major enterprises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 The same payment infrastructure trusted by Fortune 100 companies and leading AI startups secures your purchases on The Beam.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udfe2 Why it Matters:<\/strong> Stripe\u2019s AI-powered fraud prevention<\/strong> (Radar) detects 92% of fraudulent cards before a transaction happens<\/strong> and reduced card testing fraud by 80%<\/strong> in two years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Your payments are protected by Stripe\u2019s industry-leading fraud detection, which prevents billions of fraudulent transactions every year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udfe2 Why it Matters:<\/strong> Stripe\u2019s Billing<\/strong> platform now manages 200 million active subscriptions<\/strong> and has helped major brands like Forbes increase revenue by 23%<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Our billing system is backed by Stripe\u2019s automation, ensuring secure, seamless payments with zero hassle.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udfe2 Why it Matters:<\/strong> Companies that switched to Stripe saw major authorization rate improvements<\/strong>, like Hertz (+4%)<\/strong> and News Corp Australia (+5%)<\/strong>, reducing failed payments and involuntary churn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 With Stripe\u2019s AI-driven checkout, your payments process faster and more reliably.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udfe2 Why it Matters:<\/strong> Stripe is adapting payments for AI-driven commerce<\/strong>, making it the best choice for digital-first platforms like The Beam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Stripe\u2019s AI-driven fraud prevention and revenue optimization ensure artists, fans, and brands transact securely on The Beam.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Beam is where new music artists earn. 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\n\n\n\n2\ufe0f\u20e3 Industry Trust \u2013 Used by Half of the Fortune 100 & High-Growth Startups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n3\ufe0f\u20e3 Fraud Protection at Scale \u2013 Stripe Radar\u2019s AI-Driven Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n4\ufe0f\u20e3 Subscription & Billing Expertise \u2013 Stripe Manages 200M+ Active Subscriptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n5\ufe0f\u20e3 Payment Authorization Optimizations \u2013 Maximizing Successful Transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n6\ufe0f\u20e3 AI-Powered Commerce & Future-Ready Payments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n