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53 sats \ 7 replies \ @1GLENCoop 3 Dec \ parent \ on: Quick Advice Regarding Merchant Accepting BTC and LN Payments? bitcoin

From what I've seen thus far, I would have to agree with @DarthCoin on this: opennode is the easiest.

I have not yet set up my own BTC Payserver. Tried once, did not succeed, did not try again yet but hope to again someday.

22 sats \ 6 replies \ @siggy47 OP 3 Dec

I sent him down btc pay first, and he was happy to hear there are other options. He got very confused very quickly. I will suggest open node I guess if Zaprite is still confusing.

86 sats \ 5 replies \ @DarthCoin 3 Dec

Yes, BTCpay is a complex solution at first sight, especially for somebody that don't know too much about Bitcoin and stuff... But is like using a ferrari, you know.

I am glad you convince him, this is a huge step. Well done man!

22 sats \ 4 replies \ @siggy47 OP 3 Dec

I know him and his business well. What I didn't know is that people have been ASKING him if they can pay in bitcoin! Can you believe it? It is a business that sells product all over the world, and banks and credit card companies don't want the business. To be clear, it's legal, but the red tape is crazy.

43 sats \ 3 replies \ @DarthCoin 3 Dec

For a business that operate mostly online through a web is quite easy nowadays to integrate BTC payments. If you want I can extend quickly that guide I sent you, adding some instructions about running your own server.

You can even use your LND node as funding source with a LNbits instance hosted on his own server, PC, VPS, whatever. LNbits occupy very few resources and can be spin up in few min. Only needs a functional funding source.

Anyways, I suggest to not be in a hurry, analyze all the options and decide later. Ask me anything if you need more advice.

21 sats \ 2 replies \ @siggy47 OP 3 Dec

I was just on the phone with him. He already signed up with Zaprite, downloaded the woo app, and is asking me what an xpub is! His website guys almost have him set up. I am going to use my Alby node to get him started on LN. I must say, the Zaprite support was very good.

43 sats \ 1 reply \ @DarthCoin 3 Dec

Cool, nice that you sorted out! xpub is only when is using an onchain method and can use from his own wallets. Just obtain it from his wallet, using Sparrow or any other app that can show it off. For LN must provide a funding source, that also can be your LN node.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 3 Dec

Yes, that's right. He's going to use his cold wallet xpub for the site accepting on chain. For now I'll let him use my LN hub for his retail site, but knowing him he'll be running his own node pretty soon.