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How to Accept Crypto Payments on Your Website in 5 Minutes

#solana #crypto #webdev #javascript

If you've ever tried integrating Stripe for crypto, you know the pain — KYC requirements, waiting periods, and fees that eat into small transactions.

Here's a simpler approach using SnipeLink — free payment links that accept SOL, USDC, and PayPal.

Step 1: Create a Payment Link

Head to snipelink.com, create an account, and generate a payment link. You'll get a URL like:

https://snipelink.com/@yourname/project-name
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Step 2: Add a Badge to Your README

Drop this in your GitHub README for an embeddable payment badge:

[![Pay with Crypto](https://snipelink.com/api/embed/badge/@yourname/project-name)](https://snipelink.com/@yourname/project-name)
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This renders a shields.io-style badge that links directly to payment.

Step 3: Add a Payment Button (Optional)

For websites, drop in the JavaScript widget:

<script src=https://snipelink.com/api/embed/widget.js 
  data-username=yourname 
  data-slug=project-name
  data-theme=dark>
</script>
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Why Not Stripe?

Feature SnipeLink Stripe
Crypto (SOL/USDC) Yes Limited
Setup time 2 minutes Days (KYC)
Monthly fee Free Free
Transaction fee 2-3% 2.9% + 30c
Embeddable badges Yes No

Bonus: Free Dev Tools

While building SnipeLink, we also shipped 3 CLI tools:

  • npx snipelink-review — AI-powered code review
  • npx snipelink-ts — TypeScript migration helper
  • npx snipelink-readme — README generator from your codebase

All free, no API keys needed.

If you're building in the Solana ecosystem and need payment infrastructure, check out snipelink.com. We're building the tools we wish existed.

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