BTCPayserver Integration

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Zano is coming to BTCPay Server: what it means, and where you want to spend ZANO next

Hey everyone,

We have some exciting news to share: Zano is being integrated with BTCPay Server. Once it's live, any merchant running BTCPay will be able to accept ZANO, as well as Confidential Assets issued on Zano, alongside the other payment options they already offer. Before it lands, we want to explain what BTCPay is, why this matters, and get your input on where you'd most like to see Zano accepted.

What is BTCPay Server?

BTCPay Server is a free, open-source payment processor that merchants run themselves. Think of it as a self-hosted alternative to services like Stripe or PayPal, except it's built for crypto and there's no company in the middle.

Here's what makes it different from most payment processors:

• No middleman. Payments go directly from the customer to the merchant's own wallet. BTCPay never holds anyone's funds.
• No processing fees. Since it's open-source software rather than a paid service, merchants don't pay a percentage on every sale.
• No permission needed. Merchants don't sign up for an account or get approved by anyone. They install it and start accepting payments.
• Plugs into what merchants already use. BTCPay connects with popular e-commerce platforms, offers a point-of-sale app for physical stores, and supports invoices, payment buttons, and crowdfunding pages.

BTCPay Server has become a go-to choice for merchants and organizations who want to accept crypto without giving up control. That includes online shops, privacy-focused services, nonprofits, creators, and more.

ZANO and Confidential Assets

The integration doesn't stop at ZANO itself. Merchants will also be able to accept Confidential Assets, which are tokens issued directly on the Zano blockchain.

One example is FUSD, a private stablecoin on Zano. It lets you send dollar-denominated value without anyone knowing how much, to whom, or when.

Why this matters for Zano

BTCPay and Zano share the same core philosophy: you should be in control of your own money, and nobody should be able to block, freeze, or watch your payments.

This integration is a big step for Zano adoption for a few reasons:

1. Instant access to an existing merchant network. Instead of convincing merchants one by one to build a custom integration, every BTCPay merchant will have a straightforward path to adding Zano to their checkout.
2. Private payments at checkout. Whether a customer pays in ZANO or a Confidential Asset, the transaction is private by default. That's a meaningful upgrade over paying on a transparent blockchain where anyone can trace purchase history.
3. Stable pricing without giving up privacy. Price volatility is one of the biggest reasons merchants hesitate to accept crypto. With Confidential Assets like FUSD, customers can pay in a dollar-pegged asset and merchants can receive a predictable amount, with the same privacy as ZANO.
4. Real-world utility. A currency becomes more valuable the more places you can actually use it. This integration grows the number of places where ZANO and Zano-based assets can be spent, building on existing merchant tools like the WooCommerce plugin, CoinRemitter, the Zano Pay Widget, and the in-store payments already live at 100+ SPAR stores in Switzerland.
5. Merchant-friendly and non-custodial. This lines up perfectly with how Zano's other merchant tools already work: funds go straight to the merchant, with no third party holding them.

Now we want to hear from you

This is where the community comes in. We want to reach out to merchants and services that already use BTCPay Server and encourage them to enable Zano once the integration is ready.

Which service, store, or product that accepts payments through BTCPay would you most like to pay for with Zano?

It could be anything: a VPN or hosting provider, an online store you shop at regularly, a privacy tool, a creator or project you support, a local business near you, or something else entirely.

When you reply, it helps a lot if you include:

• The name of the service or merchant
• A link, if you have one
• Why you'd use Zano there (how often you'd pay, why privacy matters for that purchase, etc.)
• Whether you'd pay in ZANO, FUSD, or another Confidential Asset

The most-requested suggestions will help us prioritize outreach. And if you run a business that uses BTCPay yourself, let us know! We'd love to talk.

We'll share more details on timing and setup as the integration gets closer to launch. Stay tuned!

The Zano Team

[Lilking]

Love seeing this. Another step towards making private payments practical and accessible. The merchant adoption possibilities here are huge. Excited to see this go live!