How do you manage cryptopayments on your forum?

[Max Fridman]

I wonder if both of these statements is 100% correct

People can always request.

Administrators don't allow it or use simply a wallet and do the procedures manually.

By the way, @Max Fridman, I also have add-ons that allow you to accept Bitcoin and Litecoin on your server without the participation of third parties)

I will consider them.

I was looking from feedback from other forum administrators, this thread is discussing crypto from an asset perspective not from an utility to get paid and get out of it.

 

[Rhody]

I have never had anyone ask to use that as a payment method. If I did, I'd give it serious consideration.

 

[Mr Lucky]

If I did, I'd give it serious consideration.

I probably would, except I'm having no luck finding out how it works

 

[Suzanne O]

Scamming people is not the way to go.

 

[021]

Don't believe item 5 is correct. Here are several articles regarding cryptocurrency fraud losses.

Yes, and all these funds were stolen due to the stupidity of users who themselves transferred their funds to scammers) This does not reflect the essence in any way: no one can steal your crypto without your help)

By the way, I forgot that I am also a forum administrator and I accept payment in cryptocurrency. Demand, in fact, is much less than on PayPal, but it is also there and is part of my sales. Most of the bitcoin I save in anticipation of halving.

 

[vape.to]

Agreed, crypto is here to stay, it is quickly becoming a secondary currency in most countries and primary in some.
With ETF vehicles now on most stock markets legitimized crypto for the foreseeable future.

Offering users ability to pay with crypto only makes sense.

we use nowpayments.io integration for that service and it's been working well.

 

[Max Fridman]

we use nowpayments.io integration for that service and it's been working well.

You have a custom addon for Xenforo?

 

[vape.to]

You have a custom addon for Xenforo?

OZZY built it for us, hoping he will release to the public soon.

 

[Max Fridman]

OZZY built it for us, hoping he will release to the public soon.

Great to know, thanks. If you didn't ask for the exclusive and paid for it, i will ask directly to him.

 

[vape.to]

Great to know, thanks. If you didn't ask for the exclusive and paid for it, i will ask directly to him.

It's non exclusive and I did ask him to release it.

 

[joshg]

Has there been any updates on this? What did Ozzy decide to do with the add-on he wrote. and @vape.to: is it still working with latest Xenforo updates? Would be great to hear your experience on this.

 

[vape.to]

Has there been any updates on this? What did Ozzy decide to do with the add-on he wrote. and @vape.to: is it still working with latest Xenforo updates? Would be great to hear your experience on this.

addon is working perfectly, users use it almost daily, not a single glitch since installation.

 

[joshg]

addon is working perfectly, users use it almost daily, not a single glitch since installation.

so how does one get it?

 

[vape.to]

so how does one get it?

you might need to reach out to Ozzy directly, I have asked him to release it ... he might be doing some finishing touches, not sure.

 

[joshg]

Thanks. Tagging @Ozzy47 in hopes he can provide an update if this will be made publicly available, or can comment as to its status.

 

[jb9826]

I remember there was some Bitcoin add-ons 5 years ago but they used websites api made by corporations. So the crypto went through their websites.

The problem with using add-ons that are made by corporations such as coinbase, bitpay, coinpayments is that they have TOS and if you break those TOS they will ban you. It's no different that paypal or stripe. Crypto is about bypassing these companies.

Use the software BTCPAY server. It's open source, installed & controlled by you so there is no TOS. It completely bypasses the traditional crypto payment processors. You are in control of your own crypto.

The BTCPAY Server team has a xenforo add-on.

GitHub - btcpayserver/xenforo

Contribute to btcpayserver/xenforo development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

The only issue with BTCPAY Server you need to install the BTCPAY Server software and is it is not for beginners.
I installed it. It wasn't so hard but requires linux CLI knowledge. You could always use someone else's BTCPAY Server but i would install your own so you are in control of everything.

If you are making a little bit of money on your forum stick to paypal but if you are making big money use crypto.

BTCPAY Server is just for crypto not traditional money. It's the future. Stripe & paypal will eventually go byebye

 

[joshg]

I remember there was some Bitcoin add-ons 5 years ago but they used websites api made by corporations. So the crypto went through their websites.

The problem with using add-ons that are made by corporations such as coinbase, bitpay, coinpayments is that they have TOS and if you break those TOS they will ban you. It's no different that paypal or stripe. Crypto is about bypassing these companies.

Use the software BTCPAY server. It's open source, installed & controlled by you so there is no TOS. It completely bypasses the traditional crypto payment processors. You are in control of your own crypto.

The BTCPAY Server team has a xenforo add-on.

GitHub - btcpayserver/xenforo

Contribute to btcpayserver/xenforo development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

The only issue with BTCPAY Server you need to install the BTCPAY Server software and is it is not for beginners.
I installed it. It wasn't so hard but requires linux CLI knowledge. You could always use someone else's BTCPAY Server but i would install your own so you are in control of everything.

BTCPAY Server is just for crypto not traditional money. It's the future. Stripe & paypal will eventually go byebye

Great info, thank you so much. I'm not really comfortable running a server for this purpose... wish there were an easier way to get that type of server up and running, fully hosted somewhere. I'm sure i could configure it appropriately, but not install it and maintain it properly.

 

[bytrislasis]

You can make instant purchases using cryptocurrency payments.
We set it up exactly the way you want.
We’ve been using it on our own site for 5 years, and our members are extremely satisfied.
This is the first time we’re offering it for sale

SatoshiTURK XenForo Wallet

XenForo 2.3 Coin Wallet System

satoshiturk.com

 

[vape.to]

Nowpayments is now released:

[XB] Payment Provider: NOWPayments

Integrates the NOWPayments platform into your forum, offering flexible payment options for cryptocurrency and fiat transactions. Features: Crypto and Fiat Payments: Accept a wide range of cryptocurrencies and traditional fiat currencies for...

xenbaker.com

 

[MentaL]

Nowpayments is now released:

[XB] Payment Provider: NOWPayments

Integrates the NOWPayments platform into your forum, offering flexible payment options for cryptocurrency and fiat transactions. Features: Crypto and Fiat Payments: Accept a wide range of cryptocurrencies and traditional fiat currencies for...

xenbaker.com

Painkiller from Oz?