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Payra Top-Up Demo

Wraith — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:46 +0000

Hi Everyone.

Payra Cash Top Up is coming soon!

Reload crypto instantly in the app, fast, simple, secure.
Full service launch is just around the corner.
Watch the demo video below and stay tuned!

Coming Soon: Crypto-Powered Mobile Phone Top-Ups Worldwide

Wraith — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:35:42 +0000

We are excited to announce that http://Payra.cash will soon be launching a brand-new feature: Top-Up Phone, a fast and seamless way to recharge mobile phones worldwide using cryptocurrency.

With this upcoming service, users will be able to top up mobile numbers in over 140 countries in just seconds. By paying with supported crypto tokens, customers can send mobile credit instantly, without relying on traditional banking systems or payment cards.

Fast, Global, and Borderless

Our Top-Up Phone service is designed for a global audience. Whether you are supporting family abroad, managing international teams, or simply traveling, mobile recharges will be easier than ever. Once launched, users will be able to:

Select a country, mobile operator, and network
Choose a local top-up amount
Pay securely using cryptocurrency
Receive instant confirmation of the recharge

No delays. No intermediaries. Just fast and reliable mobile top-ups.

Why Crypto Top-Ups Matter

Cryptocurrency enables borderless payments, making it the perfect solution for international mobile recharges. By integrating crypto payments into phone top-ups, we are removing common barriers such as high fees, limited payment methods, and regional restrictions.

This service empowers users to stay connected anywhere in the world using the digital assets they already own.

What’s Next

The Top-Up Phone feature is currently in its final preparation phase and will be launching very soon. Once live, it will be available directly through the http://Payra.cash platform with a simple and user-friendly interface.

Stay tuned for the official launch announcement—and get ready to recharge mobile phones globally with crypto, in seconds.

Payra Cash WooCommerce Plugin v1.0.3 - Reports, PDF & CSV Export Are Here

Wraith — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:25:06 +0000

We’re excited to announce version 1.0.3 of the Payra Cash Crypto Payment plugin for WooCommerce. This release focuses on reporting, data export, and infrastructure improvements, making crypto payments easier to manage, audit, and scale.

If you’re running a WooCommerce store and accepting on-chain crypto payments, this update brings practical tools you’ll use every day.

Transaction Reports — Finally Built-In

One of the most requested features is now available: transaction reporting.

With v1.0.3 you can generate clear, structured reports of your crypto transactions directly from the plugin.

These reports are designed for:

store owners
accountants
finance teams
compliance and auditing needs

Export to PDF & CSV

We added native export support for transaction data:

PDF Export

Perfect for:

accounting documentation
monthly or quarterly reports
sharing with partners or auditors

The PDF format provides a clean, human-readable snapshot of your transaction history.

CSV Export

Ideal for:

spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets)
accounting software
custom analytics and BI tools

CSV export makes it easy to process transaction data automatically and integrate it into existing workflows.

Improved Payment Infrastructure

Behind the scenes, we upgraded the internal payment infrastructure to improve:

reliability — more predictable behavior under load
scalability — better handling of growing transaction volumes
stability — fewer edge-case failures during processing

These changes don’t alter the user experience directly, but they make the system more robust for real-world, production usage.

Performance & Stability Enhancements

As always, this release includes a set of minor performance and stability improvements, resulting in:

smoother operation
faster data handling
cleaner internal processes

These refinements help keep the plugin lightweight and dependable as your store grows.

Changelog
1.0.3 - 1 Feb 2026

Added report generation for transactions (PDF and CSV).
Improved transaction data export for accounting and reporting.
Internal payment infrastructure upgraded for improved reliability and scalability.
Minor stability and performance enhancements.

Get the Update

If you’re already using Payra Cash Crypto Payment, just update to the latest version and start using the new reporting features right away.

If you’re new to the plugin, now is a great time to try it out and bring direct on-chain crypto payments to your WooCommerce store.

Supporting Payra Through NFTs: Transparent, Fun, and Community-Driven

Wraith — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:24:58 +0000

At Payra, we’re building next-generation crypto infrastructure, and we’re excited to give our community a way to actively support the project while engaging with blockchain technology: Support NFTs.

These NFTs are not investments. They do not provide ownership, dividends, or any guaranteed returns. Instead, they are a fun and transparent way to contribute and be part of the journey.

What is a Support NFT?

A Support NFT is a unique, on-chain digital token representing your contribution to the project. Each NFT is minted securely on the Polygon network and serves as proof of support. Think of it as a digital badge for backers.

How Does It Work?

Check Availability – You can view the current supply of NFTs and how many are left.
Mint Your NFT – Using USDT on the Polygon network, you can mint the number of NFTs you wish to support with.
Transparency – Every minted NFT is on-chain, allowing anyone to verify contributions.

Each NFT is priced at 1 USDT. The process is simple, fast, and fully transparent.

Important Legal Note

Support NFTs are not an investment. They carry no financial guarantees and are intended purely as voluntary support for the project. Participants are responsible for any applicable local taxes or regulations.

Why NFTs?

Using NFTs allows us to:

Record every supporter transparently on-chain.
Offer a fun, interactive community experience.
Avoid traditional fundraising methods that might obscure contributions.

Get Involved

Mint your Support NFT today and be a part of building the Payra ecosystem. Whether you mint 1 or 100, you’re helping shape the future of crypto infrastructure.

Disclaimer: Support NFTs are voluntary contributions and do not represent ownership, investment, or financial return.

Payra WooCommerce Plugin 1.0.2 - Added Transaction Fee Support

Wraith — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:51:58 +0000

We’ve just released a small but important update to the Payra Cash Crypto Payment Plugin for WooCommerce.

Version 1.0.2 introduces support for tracking transaction fees, giving merchants more insight into the on-chain cost of processing payments.

What’s New in 1.0.2

Transaction fee storage added The plugin now saves the transaction fee in a new database field:

fee_in_wei

This allows you to:

store the precise network fee used for each transaction
display it in future analytics or admin tools
support deeper transaction validation if needed

2. Internal improvements

Along with the new field, the transaction-processing logic has been updated to write fee data automatically. No additional setup is required the migration runs once after updating the plugin.

Why This Matters
Fees in crypto can vary based on network congestion and gas prices.
Having fee information recorded:

improves debugging
gives merchants transparent cost breakdowns
prepares the plugin for advanced reporting features coming in future releases

Update Now
You can safely update to version 1.0.2 the migration is lightweight and runs automatically.

More improvements are on the way. Stay tuned!

Want to Support Payra.cash? Here's What You Can Do

Wraith — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:51:51 +0000

I’m building Payra.cash, an open-source project focused on creating simple and decentralized payment tools. If you’re interested in supporting the development or just want to take a look at how it works, you can check it out on Juicebox across multiple networks:

Check out my project on Juicebox!
Optimism: https://juicebox.money/v5/op:58
Arbitrum: https://juicebox.money/v5/arb:58
Ethereum: https://juicebox.money/v5/eth:46
Base: https://juicebox.money/v5/base:111

Any feedback, stars, or contributions are greatly appreciated!

Payra WooCommerce Plugin Updated — New Branding and Improved Media

Wraith — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:41:12 +0000

We’ve released an update to the Payra Cash plugin for WordPress/WooCommerce, focused on refreshing the branding and aligning the plugin with the broader Payra product ecosystem.

What’s Updated?

New Logo — consistent with the updated Payra branding
Updated Links — Payra is now a suite of products, so plugin links now point to specific product pages instead of a single homepage
New media sources added — including links to dev.to, and the YouTube channel
Improved plugin metadata — cleaner, more modern, and aligned with the Payra identity
Small UX refinements — clarified docs links, sidebar adjustments, updated info pages

This update does not change payment functionality — it’s a lightweight refresh to prepare the plugin for major upcoming features.

What’s Coming Next?

Future planned updates include:

Payment Links integration
Subscription billing
Smarter on-chain status validation
Expanded merchant configuration options

Discover the New Payra.cash — A Gateway Between Web2 and Web3

Wraith — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:37:21 +0000

We’re excited to announce the launch of the completely redesigned Payra.cash website — a fresh new look and the foundation for a growing ecosystem of upcoming Payra products, which will be released gradually in the near future.

This update is more than just a visual refresh. It marks the beginning of building a space where Web2 seamlessly connects with Web3, giving merchants, developers, and creators a unified decentralized commerce environment.

What’s New?

Fully redesigned website
A clear presentation of the entire Payra product ecosystem
Newly added product sections (to be activated soon)
Infrastructure for tools for devs, merchants, and creators
Smart integration between Web2 frontend logic and Web3 on-chain protocols

What Is Payra?

Payra is a decentralized commerce platform that enables businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments, automate billing, and build blockchain-powered products — all without accounts, intermediaries, or custodial services.

It consists of on-chain protocols, developer libraries, plugins, and APIs that allow merchants to interact directly with smart contracts:

On-chain Payments
Payment Links (coming soon)
Subscriptions (coming soon)
Donation Pages (coming soon)
Plugins for WordPress, PrestaShop, and more
Libraries for PHP, Node.js, Python, Laravel, React
Sandbox tools for testing without spending real funds

With Payra, there are no accounts, no KYC, no third-party custody, and no risk of frozen balances. All payments go directly to your wallet, validated on-chain with complete transparency.

Check It Out

The new site is live now:
https://payra.cash

Payra Cash Plugin is Ready

Wraith — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:08:29 +0000

We’re thrilled to announce that the Payra Cash Crypto Payment Plugin for WooCommerce is now officially released!

This plugin allows store owners to accept fast, secure, on-chain crypto payments directly in their WooCommerce stores — with no middlemen, no hidden fees, and full transparency.

It’s lightweight, easy to configure, and supports multiple networks out of the box.

Start accepting crypto today with Payra Cash! 🚀
Get started here: https://payra.cash/products/on-chain-payments/merchant-registration#registration-form
Learn more: https://payra.cash/docs?p=wordpress

Supercharge Your Backend: Seamless Crypto Payments with the Official Payra Cash PHP SDK

Wraith — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:56:07 +0000

Introduction: The New Frontier of On-Chain Payments

Cryptocurrency payments are no longer a niche feature; they are becoming a vital component of modern e-commerce and web applications. Payra Cash offers a robust, decentralized solution for accepting on-chain payments directly on the blockchain, cutting out intermediaries and reducing transaction costs.

Historically, integrating crypto payments required deep expertise in cryptography, ABI encoding, and smart contract interactions. This changes today with the official release of the Payra Cash PHP SDK.

This article is a deep dive for PHP developers, showing how this new SDK transforms the complex process of ECDSA signature generation and payment verification into simple function calls on your server.

What is the Payra Cash PHP SDK?

The Payra Cash PHP SDK is the official library designed to securely and seamlessly connect your PHP backend (whether Laravel, Symfony, or pure PHP) to the Payra payment protocol.

Its core functionalities include:

Secure ECDSA Signature Generation: Creating the cryptographic signatures required to authorize transactions in the Payra smart contract.
On-Chain Payment Verification: Checking the order status directly on the blockchain (e.g., Polygon, Ethereum, Linea) to confirm a payment has been successfully completed.
Built-in Utilities: Simplifying token precision handling (USD ⇄ WEI conversions) and offering optional fiat currency conversion (e.g., EUR to USD).

Why PHP?

PHP remains the bedrock of millions of websites and e-commerce applications globally. This SDK empowers developers within this massive ecosystem to join the DeFi revolution without needing to change their tech stack.

The Core Transaction Flow: Backend in Action

Integrating Payra Cash with the PHP SDK revolves around one critical task: securely generating a cryptographic signature on your backend.

Here is the simplified flow for a Payra transaction:

Frontend Prepares Data: The user's browser collects all necessary payment parameters (network, token address, Order ID, Amount in Wei, Timestamp, Payer's wallet address).
Request to Backend: The frontend sends this data to your PHP application.
Backend Generates Signature: This is where the PHP SDK shines. Using your confidential Private Key (which never leaves your server!), the SDK generates a unique ECDSA signature compatible with the Payra smart contract.
Signature Returned to Frontend: The backend sends the generated signature back to the user's browser.
On-Chain Transaction: The frontend submits all data plus the signature to the Payra smart contract (payOrder). The contract validates the signature and executes the payment.

Security is Non-Negotiable

The crucial security benefit is that signature generation happens offline on your server. Your private key is protected within your environment, and the SDK ensures cryptographic correctness.

Step-by-Step Integration Guide

1. Installation

The SDK is available via Composer, making installation swift:

composer require payracash/payra-sdk-php

2. Environment Configuration

For the SDK to operate, it needs your merchant keys and contract addresses for each network (e.g., Polygon, Ethereum).

In your .env file, define the essential variables:

# Polygon Network Configuration
PAYRA_POLYGON_PRIVATE_KEY=Your_Private_Key_for_sign_orders
PAYRA_POLYGON_MERCHANT_ID=Your_Merchant_ID
PAYRA_POLYGON_RPC_URL_1=Your_RPC_Endpoint_from_QuickNode
# ... similar configuration for other networks (Ethereum, Linea)

# Optional for Fiat -> USD conversion
PAYRA_EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY=Your_key_from_exchangerate-api.com

Security Notice: Remember to never commit your .env file to version control. This SDK is server-side only and must be used securely on your backend.

3. Generating the Signature (The Heart of the SDK)

With the built-in utilities, you can effortlessly handle amount conversions (e.g., USD to Wei) and generate the required signature:

use App\Payra\PayraSignatureGenerator;
use App\Payra\PayraUtils;

// 1. Convert $3.45 USD into Wei (the smallest token unit) on Polygon/USDT
$amountWei = PayraUtils::toWei(3.45, 'polygon', 'usdt'); 

$generator = new PayraSignatureGenerator();

$signature = $generator->generateSignature(
    "polygon", 
    $tokenAddress,      // ERC-20 token contract address (e.g., USDT/USDC)
    "ORDER-123",        // Unique Order ID
    $amountWei,         // Amount in Wei
    time(),             // Current Unix Timestamp
    $payerAddress       // Public Payer Wallet Address
);

// Return $signature to the frontend for the on-chain call

4. Verifying Order Status

Once the user attempts the transaction, you must confirm the order has been paid. The SDK does this by reading the payment status directly from the smart contract, using your configured RPC endpoints:

use App\Payra\PayraOrderVerification;

$orderVerification = new PayraOrderVerification();

$verify = $orderVerification->isOrderPaid("polygon", "ORDER-123");

if ($verify['paid']) {
    // Update the order status in your database!
    echo "Payment successful. Order-123 is paid!";
} else {
    echo "Payment pending or failed.";
}

Conclusion: Entering Web3 with PHP Power

The Payra Cash PHP SDK eliminates the steep learning curve for PHP developers entering the Web3 payments space. It turns complex cryptographic operations and on-chain interactions into straightforward server-side tasks.

If your business relies on PHP and you are looking for a secure, scalable, and decentralized way to accept crypto, this SDK is the tool you need.

I encourage you to explore the full documentation and begin your integration:

GitHub Project: https://github.com/payracash/payra-sdk-php

Payra Cash: https://payra.cash

Follow Payra on Twix (X) and join our Telegram Group for updates and support!

Cut Out the Middleman: Accepting Direct On-Chain Crypto Payments in WooCommerce with Payra Cash

Wraith — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:15:55 +0000

The e-commerce world is rapidly embracing blockchain. While centralized crypto payment processors exist, developers and merchants are increasingly looking for truly decentralized, trustless solutions.

If you're running a WooCommerce store and want to accept crypto directly into your wallet without any intermediaries, KYC (it is protocol only), or hidden fees, meet Payra Cash.

This article dives into how the Payra Cash Crypto Payment WordPress plugin works, its key decentralized features, and why it represents the future of trustless e-commerce payments.

The Problem with Centralized Crypto Payments

Most existing "crypto payment solutions" function more like traditional payment processors:

They require your company registration and KYC.
They hold your funds in a custodial account before paying them out.
They introduce withdrawal fees and complexity.

This structure defeats the core purpose of decentralized finance (DeFi): control over your own assets.

Payra Cash: A Truly Decentralized Gateway

Payra Cash is designed to solve this. It's an open-source, non-custodial gateway for WooCommerce that facilitates direct on-chain payments.

How It Works

Checkout: The customer selects Payra Cash and is presented with a QR code or payment details.
Web3 Wallet Integration: The plugin seamlessly integrates with MetaMask and other Web3-compatible wallets.
Direct Transfer: The customer approves a transaction that sends the required crypto amount directly from their wallet to your configured store wallet address.
On-Chain Monitoring: Payra Cash uses RPC endpoints and its built-in Cron system (using a secure, dedicated endpoint) to monitor the blockchain network (currently Polygon Mainnet) for the transaction confirmation.
Automatic Status Update: Once the payment is confirmed on-chain, the WooCommerce order status is updated automatically to "Processing" or "Paid."

Key Decentralized Features for Developers

The architecture of the Payra Cash plugin includes several features that prioritize security, transparency, and owner control:

1. No Intermediaries, No Account Required**

The plugin operates purely between the customer's wallet and the merchant's wallet. There is no external Payra Cash account or registration required for the merchant.

2. Built-in Cron Transaction Monitoring

To ensure reliability, the plugin integrates its own Cron system. Unlike typical WP Cron setups, this uses a secure, dedicated endpoint (e.g., .../wp-json/payracash/v1/cron/transactions) that merchants are instructed to link to their system crontab (crontab -e).

This setup guarantees accurate, timely checks (e.g., every five minutes) for transaction confirmation, preventing reliance on slow WP traffic. It monitors transactions, updating statuses to Pending, Paid, or Expired.

3. Trustless News and Updates via IPFS

Instead of relying on a centralized server for news, the plugin fetches informational updates from a public IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) gateway (https://ipfs.io). This is a great demonstration of using decentralized protocols for core application functionality.

4. Robust Fail-Safes

If a customer closes the browser during payment, the on-chain monitoring ensures the transaction is still registered and processed. Merchants can also perform a manual check from the WooCommerce admin panel using the transaction hash.

5. Seamless WooCommerce Integration

The plugin extends the native WooCommerce Payments settings and uses standard WooCommerce data structures for transaction logging and order details, making it feel native to the platform.

Benefits: Control and Efficiency

For a store owner, switching to a solution like Payra Cash provides significant business advantages:

Zero Chargebacks: Blockchain transactions are cryptographically irreversible, eliminating chargeback risk entirely.
Instant Fund Access: Payments go directly to your wallet. You control your crypto from the second the transaction confirms.
Simplicity: Minimal setup—just your wallet address and API key for the RPC provider (like QuickNode) to enable monitoring.
Transparency: All transactions are publicly verifiable on the blockchain explorer.

Future Development

While the initial release focuses on Polygon Mainnet (known for its low gas fees and speed), the open-source structure of the repository is designed for easy expansion to other EVM-compatible networks, such as Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Avalanche.

Get Started

If you're building or managing a WooCommerce store and believe in the decentralized future of payments, give Payra Cash a try.

It's a straightforward install:

Install the plugin via the WordPress Plugins screen or upload the files.
Activate it.
Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Payments, enable Payra Cash, and input your wallet and RPC endpoint details.

You can find the full code and contribute to the future of decentralized e-commerce payments on the official GitHub Repository.

Follow Payra on Twix (X) and join our Telegram Group for updates and support!

Secure Crypto Payments Just Got Easier: Introducing the Official Payra SDK for Laravel

Wraith — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:29:58 +0000

I'm absolutely thrilled to announce the official release of the Payra Laravel SDK! If you're building a modern application with Laravel and want to integrate secure, on-chain crypto payments effortlessly, this SDK is the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.

This isn't just a simple wrapper; this is the key to connecting your trusted Laravel backend directly with the Payra smart contract and the entire blockchain ecosystem. Get ready for seamless, verified crypto transactions with minimal effort.

Why This SDK is a Big Deal for Laravel Developers

Integrating blockchain payments can be complex, often requiring manual handling of cryptographic signatures and intricate on-chain data retrieval. The Payra Laravel SDK eliminates this complexity by providing two core, highly secure functionalities:

1. Secure ECDSA Signature Generation (Offline)

The heart of Payra's security is the ECDSA signature, which verifies the authenticity of every payment request. With this SDK, generating that signature is simple:

Offline Security: The signature is generated securely on your Laravel backend using your private key, ensuring the key is never exposed to the frontend or version control.
Smart Contract Compatibility: The signatures are fully compatible with Payra’s Solidity smart contracts, ensuring the payment is valid before it's processed on the blockchain.

2. Direct On-Chain Verification

No more relying on external APIs for order status! The SDK allows your backend to directly query the blockchain (via your configured RPC URLs) to confirm if a payment has been completed:

use Payra\PayraOrderVerification;

// ...
$orderVerification = app(PayraOrderVerification::class);

$orderStatus = $orderVerification->isOrderPaid($network, $orderId);

// Returns 'paid': true or false

This guarantees that you are confirming the order status directly from the immutable ledger, providing the highest level of trust.

How It Works: The Secure Payment Flow

The entire payment process is designed for maximum security and reliability:

Frontend Prepares: The user initiates a payment, and the frontend gathers payment details (Network, Token Address, Amount, Timestamp, Payer Address).
Backend Signs: The frontend sends these details to your Laravel backend. The SDK receives the parameters and uses your secret private key to generate a unique ECDSA signature.
Frontend Executes: The backend returns the signature, and the frontend uses all the parameters (including the signature) to execute the final payment call to the Payra smart contract (payOrder) on the blockchain.

This server-side signing model is the industry best practice, keeping your most sensitive secrets safe.

Essential Built-in Utilities

The SDK goes beyond just signatures and verification, offering a powerful PayraUtils class to handle common crypto payment headaches:

Utility	Description
USD ⇄ WEI Conversion	Easily convert user-friendly USD amounts to the token's smallest unit (Wei) and vice-versa, correctly handling token decimals (e.g., $1 = $1,000,000 for a 6-decimal token).
Token Decimals Lookup	Quickly retrieve the correct number of decimals for any ERC-20 token on a specified network.
Fiat-to-USD Conversion	(Optional) If your store uses EUR, GBP, or another currency, the SDK integrates with ExchangeRate API to automatically convert your native currency to USD (which Payra uses for processing).

This means you spend less time writing conversion logic and more time shipping features!

Quick Setup & Configuration

Getting started is fast and simple, thanks to Laravel's auto-discovery and configuration system.

1. Installation

composer require payracash/payra-sdk-laravel

# Publish config file
php artisan vendor:publish --tag=payra-config

2. Environment Variables

Configure the networks you support right in your .env file. The SDK supports multiple networks (Polygon, Ethereum, Linea, etc.), each with its own unique MERCHANT_ID, PRIVATE_KEY, and multiple redundant RPC URLs:

# Polygon network configuration
PAYRA_POLYGON_MERCHANT_ID=
PAYRA_POLYGON_PRIVATE_KEY=
PAYRA_POLYGON_RPC_URL_1=
PAYRA_POLYGON_RPC_URL_2= # for redundancy!

# Ethereum network configuration
PAYRA_ETHEREUM_MERCHANT_ID=
# ...

3. API Key for Exposed Endpoints

For extra security, if you expose SDK functionalities via HTTP endpoints (e.g., a /api/payra/sign route), the package includes a lightweight, server-to-server API key check using the X-Payra-Key header. You generate this key yourself—it’s not issued by Payra—and it acts as a simple but effective firewall.

Final Thoughts: The Future is On-Chain
The Payra Laravel SDK brings the power of on-chain, stablecoin payments to your Laravel application, combining the security of blockchain cryptography with the ease of use that Laravel developers expect.

It's robust, secure, and ready for production. Stop wrestling with low-level web3 libraries and start building!

Ready to integrate? Check out the full documentation on GitHub now!

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