Lightning Fast
Sub-second global payments with Lightning Network. No waiting, no borders.
Multi-Currency
Accept and send USD, EUR, BTC, and USDC. One API, multiple currencies.
Gaming Scale
Built for millions of microtransactions. Handle millions of transactions with ease.
Developer First
Simple APIs, comprehensive SDKs, and documentation that doesn’t suck.
Why ZBD Payments?
The Problem with Traditional Payments
Card Networks:
- Minimum ~$0.30 fee per transaction
- Can’t send 0.10c when fees are 0.30c
- Chargebacks eat profits
- High decline rates
- Send amounts as low as $0.001
- Proportional fees (typically < 1%)
- No chargebacks
- Near 100% success rate
How It Works
Core Concepts
Lightning Network
Lightning Network
Bitcoin’s Layer 2 scaling solution enabling instant, low-cost payments. Think of it as the Visa network for Bitcoin - same security, 1000x faster.Key Benefits:
- Instant settlement (< 1 second)
- Fees typically < $0.01
- Millions of TPS capacity
- Perfect for gaming microtransactions
Lightning Address
Lightning Address
Human-readable payment addresses like
user@zbd.gg
. No more copying long Bitcoin addresses. Works like email for money.Why It Matters:- Memorable usernames
- No QR codes needed
- Works across all Lightning wallets
- Perfect for in-game identities
Products & Features
🚀 ZBD Ramp
Let users buy Bitcoin and USDC directly in your app. First widget to support Lightning Address delivery.Learn About Ramp
Embeddable widget • Built-in KYC • Multiple payment methods
⚡ Payments API
Send and receive payments globally via our REST API.Explore Payments API
Instant settlements • Global reach • Bitcoin Lightning Network
🛠️ Developer SDKs
Production-ready SDKs for popular languages and frameworks. Get building in minutes, not weeks.View SDKs
TypeScript • Go • Rust • C# • More coming
Use Cases
Gaming & Virtual Worlds
In-Game Purchases
- Instant item purchases
- No minimum transaction
- Global player base
- Zero chargebacks
Player Trading
- P2P marketplaces
- Instant settlement
- Cross-border trades
- Low fees = more profit
Tournament Payouts
- Instant winner payouts
- Any amount, any country
- No banking details needed
- Automated via API
Creator Economies
- Pay mod creators
- Revenue sharing
- Micropayments work
- Global participation
Apps & Platforms
Content Monetization
Pay-per-article, pay-per-view, tips - amounts too small for cards
Gig Economy
Instant payouts to workers globally without bank accounts
Remittances
Send money home instantly with fees under $0.01
SaaS Billing
Usage-based billing down to fractions of a cent
Compliance & Security
Built-in Compliance
- KYC/AML: Automated identity verification where required
- Sanctions Screening: Real-time OFAC and international lists
- Transaction Monitoring: AI-powered fraud detection
- Regulatory Licenses: Money transmission licenses in key markets
Security First
- End-to-end Encryption: All data encrypted in transit and at rest
- API Key Security: Scoped permissions and IP allowlisting
- Webhook Signatures: Cryptographic verification of all events
- SOC 2 Type II: Annual security audits
Pricing
Talk to Sales
Custom Pricing - We offer competitive rates based on your volume and use case. Schedule a call to discuss pricing that works for your business.
What Affects Pricing
- Transaction volume
- Average transaction size
- Geographic distribution
- Settlement preferences
- Support level needed
Start Building
1
Get Your API Keys
Schedule a call with our team to get access
2
Choose Your Product
Pick between Ramp, Payments API, or both
3
Follow the Guides
Use our quick start guides to integrate in minutes
4
Go Live
Start processing real payments with production keys
Ramp
Let users buy Bitcoin & USDC
SDKs
TypeScript, Go, Rust & more
API Reference
Complete API documentation