Sling is a technology platform that empowers underserved micro-merchants, such as flea market vendors and sole traders, to grow their businesses by providing them with instant onboarding and access to advanced payment methods. With Sling's payment-enabled tangibles, called "Slings," merchants can accept payments and leverage loyalty channels without the need for hardware. This democratization of technology allows micro-merchants to finally join the digital financial ecosystem and take advantage of mobile finance to expand their businesses.