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Accepting crypto, one clear step at a time.
Most business owners arrive knowing almost nothing about accepting cryptocurrency, and that is exactly who this page is for. It is the map: follow it in order and you will never wonder what to do next.
Time to get started
Under an hour for a basic setup; a weekend for a self-hosted one
Cost
Often nothing to begin. Most businesses already own everything they need
Difficulty
Low to moderate. If you can set up a phone app, you can do the basic path
What you'll end up with
A working way to accept crypto that settles fast, with no chargebacks
First, an honest fit check
Who this is for, and who should skip it.
We would rather you reach a confident decision than a fast one. Here's the honest read before you spend a minute.
This is for you if…
- You run a real business and card fees come off every sale.
- You want a straight answer about whether crypto fits, not a sales pitch.
- You'd rather understand your options than be told what to buy.
Crypto may not be right if…
- You're looking for investment, trading, or price advice.
- You want to be told which coin to buy.
- You need crypto to be your only payment method. It works alongside cards, not instead of them.
The path
Eight steps, in order.
Not every business needs all eight. The quiz in step one tells you which matter most for you. This is the route we recommend, and it works for almost everyone.
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Take the Readiness Quiz
Answer a few questions and get an honest read on whether crypto fits, plus a plan built from the resources that apply to you specifically.
What it does for you: Turns this whole library into one personalized route so you skip what doesn't apply.
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Know what card fees cost you
Enter two numbers and see what card processing takes from your business each year, broken down by week and day.
What it does for you: Gives you the concrete number every later decision is measured against.
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Decide if crypto fits, for real
The flagship guide walks through the economics, the honest tradeoffs, and the two setup paths, in plain English with no crypto knowledge assumed.
What it does for you: Gets you to a confident yes or no, and if it's no, it says so.
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Learn how it actually works
The Learn knowledge base answers the real questions: how it works, self-custody vs. a processor, refunds without a chargeback button, taxes, and examples for a business like yours.
What it does for you: Fills the specific gaps so nothing surprises you at the counter.
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Set up safely
The Launch Toolkit is a go-live checklist for both the processor and self-hosted paths; the Security Playbook keeps your funds safe once you hold them.
What it does for you: Takes you from decision to live payments without missing a step.
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Print your payment materials
Build a printable QR payment card for your counter in the free Card Builder, then laminate it and set it by the register.
What it does for you: Gives customers a clear, professional way to pay, with no design work.
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Keep learning
The Learn knowledge base, the Comparison Library, and the POS and Payment Solutions centers go deeper whenever a specific decision comes up.
What it does for you: Answers the next question the day it appears, with evidence not hype.
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What it does for you: Keeps a knowledgeable second opinion in your corner as things change.
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Common questions
Before you begin.
Do I have to follow every step?
No. The quiz will tell you which steps matter most for your business. But the order above is the recommended path, and it works for almost everyone.
Is this going to cost me a lot?
The tools and articles are free. Most businesses already own everything they need to start, usually just a phone. The guides are optional paid resources for when you want the full picture in one place.
I'm not technical. Can I still do this?
Yes. The basic path is setting up a phone app and printing a QR code. If a step ever needs more, the guides walk through it click by click, and the quiz steers you toward the simplest option that fits.
Will accepting crypto replace my card machine?
No, and it shouldn't. Crypto is an additional way to get paid for the customers who want it. Your card reader stays exactly where it is.
What if crypto isn't right for my business?
Then the quiz and the guide will say so plainly. We'd rather you reach a confident no than an expensive yes. Our only job is a clear decision.
How long until I can take my first payment?
For a simple setup, under an hour. A self-hosted, zero-fee setup takes about a weekend. The quiz gives you an estimate for a business like yours.