Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Walk into any corner shop in Colombo today and you'll see a small white QR sticker sitting quietly by the cash register, a silent sign of progress. Yet behind that sticker lies something far more powerful than convenience: trust.

As Sri Lanka continues its journey toward a digital economy, the success of this transformation will not depend solely on technology, but on the confidence that merchants and consumers place in it.

Over the past few years, we've seen a steady rise in QR payments, digital wallets, and online banking. The Central Bank's initiatives, fintech innovation, and the rise of smartphone adoption have all contributed to making digital transactions more accessible. Yet, while many urban consumers and ...