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Building the Backbone: Our Complete Dashboard Navigation System
Designing a payment gateway isn’t just about writing code — it’s about shaping the entire experience merchants will rely on every day. Before anything is built, we need a clear and intentional blueprint. The sidebar navigation is that blueprint. It serves as the structural foundation of the Templar Payments interface, defining how merchants move through the platform and interact with every tool we offer. A payment processor is only as strong as its dashboard, and our goal is
Martel Storm
4 days ago3 min read


Industries That Need High-Risk Payment Processing
Adult content platforms Adult novelty shops Ammunition sellers Any business in a regulated or age-restricted category Any merchant classified as elevated chargeback risk Any merchant classified as elevated fraud risk Body armor retailers CBD shops Coaching programs Continuity subscription businesses Credit repair services Crypto education companies Custom gunsmiths Dating services Debt consolidation services Delta-8 sellers Digital download sellers Drop-shipp
Martel Storm
4 days ago1 min read


Why the Name “Templar Payments” — and What the Colors Say About Us
When we started building Templar Payments, we wasn’t just hunting for a cool name. We wanted something that actually meant something — something rooted in strength, reliability, discipline, honor, and protection. The Knights Templar weren’t just crusaders. They were trusted guardians for merchants, travelers, and money itself. People handed them their gold, their valuables, and even their safety — and trusted them without hesitation. That’s what we want this company to repre
Martel Storm
4 days ago2 min read


Why I Build Companies (and Why I’m Building This One Publicly
By Martel Storm — Founder, Templar Payments My Background with TN Scientific I founded TN Scientific, a harm-reduction drug testing company that got thrown straight into the chaos of high-risk payments. Stripe shut us down. PayPal held thousands of dollars of our money. It was frustrating, stressful, and honestly infuriating. I remember scrambling to get a new payment system in place just to keep my business alive. When we finally secured a high-risk processor, I realized s
Martel Storm
5 days ago2 min read
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