> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.straddle.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 2024 changelog and product updates

> Product updates, new features, and platform announcements for the Straddle ACH payments and identity verification platform throughout 2024.

> Keep track of Straddle's latest updates and improvements

<Update label="December 22, 2024" description="Webhook Integrations & Plaid Guide">
  ## Integrations

  * **Direct Webhook Connections:** Route Straddle notifications directly to Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, and HubSpot without needing custom HTTP endpoints. Learn more on the [Integrations page](/integrations/overview).

  ## Documentation

  * **Plaid Link Guide:** Published a [step-by-step guide](/integrations/open-banking/plaid) for connecting Straddle with Plaid Link.
</Update>

<Update label="December 1, 2024" description="Public Launch & SOC 2 Type II">
  ## Announcing Straddle!

  We're excited to announce the public launch of Straddle! We're building modern account-to-account payments that actually work, handling the full stack from identity verification to open banking connections to money movement.

  ## Community

  * **Developer Slack Launched:** We launched our [developer community on Slack](https://straddlers.slack.com) - a space for real talk, early access, code samples, and shaping our roadmap. Join us!

  ## Security & Compliance

  * **SOC 2 Type II Certified:** We achieved our SOC 2 Type II certification, proving our commitment to security. View the report in our [Trust Center](https://trust.straddle.com/item/soc-2-type-ii-attestation).
</Update>