You’re part of a charitable organization, church or non-profit and want to accept bitcoin donations? Here’s how:
It’s easier than ever, and in this short guide you’ll get started in just minutes.
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How to Accept Bitcoin Donations with Blink Wallet
Accepting Bitcoin donations using Blink Wallet is simple and seamless thanks to Blink’s Lightning Address system, donation buttons, widgets and payment links.
Step 1: Create Your Blink Username (Lightning Address)
- When you create a Blink Wallet account, you set a unique username.
- This username forms your Lightning Address, a standardized format for receiving Bitcoin Lightning payments.
- Your Lightning Address looks like an email address but for Bitcoin payments:
username@blink.sv - Share this Lightning Address with donors who want to send you Bitcoin over the Lightning Network easily.
Step 2: Use the Blink Payment Link
- Blink Wallet also provides a simple payment link for donations:
pay.blink.sv/username - Replace “username” with your personal Blink username.
- Donors clicking this link can send Bitcoin donations quickly without needing wallet addresses or QR codes.
Step 3: Add the Blink Donation Button to Your Website (Optional)
- For website owners or content creators, Blink offers a customizable Bitcoin donation button.
- Go to donation-button.blink.sv, enter your Blink username, customize the button, and embed the generated code on your website.
- This button lets visitors donate Bitcoin directly with just a click, streamlining fundraising efforts.
- Your Blink username is your Lightning Address: username@blink.sv.
- The payment link pay.blink.sv/username is a user-friendly URL to receive Bitcoin donations.
- Use Blink’s donation button to embed a donation interface on your site.
This approach makes receiving Bitcoin donations easy, borderless, and quick, enabling anyone globally to support your cause using Bitcoin via the Lightning Network.
How to Use Flash to Accept Bitcoin Donations: Step-by-Step
Flash is a all-in-one bitcoin payment platform that provides various tools and features. The Flash donation widget is a very easy solution to start accepting bitcoin from donors.
Here is how it works:
- Create Your Flash Account
- Go to paywithflash.com and sign up for a Flash account.
- This allows you to create and manage your Bitcoin donation widget securely.
- Connect your Wallet
- To use Flash, you first need to connect your Lightning wallet. Use Coinos, Alby or the Flash wallet.
- We explained more about this in our Flash Starter Guide
- Customize Your Donation Widget
- Log in to your Flash account dashboard and select “Checkouts” on the sidebar, then click “New Donation Widget”.
- Personalize your donation widget with your preferred cover image, messaging, and styling.
- Get Your Donation Widget Code or Link
- After customization, Flash provides you with the embed code or a direct donation link.
- Copy the embed code to add the widget to your website, blog, shop.
- Add the Widget to Your Platform
- For websites or blog platforms, paste the embed code in the HTML or widget section.
- If your website doesn’t suppport embedded code, you can use the donation link instead.
- Receive Bitcoin Donations Securely
- Donations sent through the widget or link are processed promptly on the Bitcoin Lightning Network.
- Donations are immediately received in your wallet without any intermediation.
- Flash uses encryption to secure every transaction.
Key Benefits of Using Flash Donations Widget
- No technical skills or coding required.
- Fully customizable and ready to set up in about one minute.
- Supports Bitcoin payments only, via Lightning Network and other Bitcoin settlement layers.
- Transparent pricing and secure payment gateway.
- Enables global supporters to donate securely and borderlessly.
This makes Flash an ideal, straightforward tool for nonprofits, creators, and anyone wanting to accept Bitcoin donations with ease and confidence.
Accepting Bitcoin donations with a Lightning Address is straightforward and user-friendly. Here’s how it works step-by-step:
How to Accept Bitcoin Donations with a Lightning Address
What is a Lightning Address?
- A Lightning Address is like an email address for Bitcoin Lightning payments (e.g., username@domain).
- It simplifies receiving Bitcoin by replacing lengthy invoice strings or wallets addresses with a human-readable identifier.
- Anyone with a Lightning-enabled wallet can send Bitcoin instantly to this address.
Step-by-Step to Accept Bitcoin Donations with Lightning Addresses
- Get Your Lightning Address
- Create a Lightning wallet that supports Lightning Addresses (e.g., Blink Wallet, PaywithFlash, BlueWallet, Breez).
- Register a username that forms your Lightning Address (e.g., username@blink.sv).
- Share Your Lightning Address or Payment Link
- Share your Lightning Address directly to donors (for example, username@blink.sv).
- Alternatively, provide a payment link if your wallet or service supports it, like:
pay.blink.sv/username or a similar link from your provider.
- Receive Donation Requests
- Donors enter your Lightning Address or click the payment link in their Lightning wallet.
- Their wallet creates a Lightning invoice dynamically for the donation amount they want to send.
- Donor Sends Payment
- Donors approve sending Bitcoin via Lightning Network, usually taking seconds to complete.
- No on-chain fees or delays; payments settle instantly on most wallets.
- You Receive Bitcoin Quickly
- The donation appears in your Lightning wallet balance immediately or within seconds.
- You can then spend, hold, or withdraw your Bitcoin as needed.
Benefits of Using Lightning Addresses for Donations
- No complex invoice management needed; just one easy-to-share address.
- Enables flexible donation amounts without needing you to generate invoices.
- Fast, low-fee transactions via the Lightning Network.
- Increased accessibility for donors familiar with Lightning wallets.
Lightning Addresses streamline Bitcoin donations by making them as easy as sending an email. This modernizes and simplifies accepting crypto donations, making it accessible for everyone, from nonprofits to content creators.
Summary
Accepting bitcoin donations is easier than ever, thanks to the rapidly evolving landscape of lightning wallets and solutions. Add a lightning address to your donation page or create a donation button or widget with Blink Wallet or Flash. The choice is yours and the implementation takes only a few minutes.
