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Plain-English guides to accepting crypto: gateways, custody, stablecoins, chargebacks, and how it all works. No jargon, no hype.

Basics · 6 min read

What is a crypto payment gateway?

A crypto payment gateway is the software that lets a business accept cryptocurrency and turn it into a confirmed order. Here's how they work and how they differ.

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Basics · 5 min read

Custodial vs non-custodial payments

The single most important question about any crypto gateway is who holds the money. Here's what custodial and non-custodial actually mean for your business.

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Assets · 6 min read

What are stablecoins?

Stablecoins let you accept crypto without the price swings. Here's how USDC, USDT, and DAI work and why they're the easiest way to take crypto payments.

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Choosing · 5 min read

Self-hosted vs hosted crypto payments

Hosted gateways are easy but take a cut and hold an account over you. Self-hosting is more work but removes the middleman entirely. Here's how to decide.

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Choosing · 5 min read

No-KYC crypto payments, explained

Self-hosted crypto payments have no gateway KYC because there's no gateway account. Here's what that means, and what responsibilities still sit with you.

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Basics · 6 min read

How crypto payments work

From the moment a customer clicks 'pay with crypto' to the order being fulfilled, here's exactly what happens under the hood.

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Choosing · 5 min read

How to accept payments without chargebacks

Chargebacks and 'friendly fraud' bleed margin from digital and high-risk sellers. Here's why crypto payments can't be charged back, and what that changes.

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