Bitcoin

Accept Bitcoin payments on-chain & Lightning

The most recognizable cryptocurrency in the world. Accept BTC on-chain for large payments or via Lightning Network for instant microtransactions — both with one API key.

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Bitcoin (on-chain)

Best for large payments. Final and irreversible on-chain.

⏱ ~10 min (1 confirmation)

⛽ Variable sats/vByte

BTC

Bitcoin Lightning

Best for micropayments and high-frequency transactions.

⏱ Instant (<1 second)

⛽ Near zero (<1 sat)

BTC_LIGHTNING

Why Bitcoin

Why accept Bitcoin payments?

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500M+ Bitcoin holders

Bitcoin is the most widely recognized and held cryptocurrency globally. Accepting BTC opens your business to hundreds of millions of potential customers.

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Zero chargebacks — ever

Bitcoin transactions are cryptographically final. Once confirmed, a payment cannot be reversed. No fraudulent disputes, no merchant liability.

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Lightning for small payments

Lightning Network enables instant, sub-cent Bitcoin payments. Ideal for digital goods, tipping, gaming credits, and pay-per-use services.

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Self-sovereign money

Bitcoin holders don't rely on banks. Many crypto users prefer BTC specifically for its censorship resistance and decentralized nature.

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BTC-denominated pricing

Some customers prefer to pay in BTC. Our API returns the exact BTC amount required at current exchange rate — no manual conversion needed.

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Trust signal for your brand

Displaying 'We accept Bitcoin' signals to a tech-savvy audience that you're forward-thinking and privacy-conscious.

On-chain vs Lightning: which should you use?

Feature	On-chain BTC	Lightning BTC
Settlement time	~10 minutes	Instant (<1 sec)
Best for	Large amounts ($100+)	Small amounts (<$100)
Network fee to customer	Variable ($1–50+)	<$0.01
Finality	After 1 confirmation	Immediately final
Bekena fee	1%	1%
Use cases	E-commerce, B2B, large purchases	Gaming credits, tipping, subscriptions

Bitcoin payment FAQ

How many confirmations does Bekena require for BTC?

By default, Bekena waits for 1 Bitcoin confirmation (~10 minutes) before forwarding funds. For high-risk transactions, you can configure 3 confirmations via the API.

Does Bekena handle BTC price volatility?

Yes. When you create an invoice with a USD/USDT amount, Bekena calculates the equivalent BTC amount at the current rate and locks it for the invoice duration (default 60 minutes).

What if the Bitcoin price changes during the payment window?

The BTC amount is locked at invoice creation. If the price moves significantly, the customer may send a slightly different USDT equivalent — handled via underpaid/overpaid webhooks.

Do you support Lightning invoices?

Yes. Specify currency: "BTC_LIGHTNING" in your API call. We generate a BOLT11 Lightning invoice. Payment is settled instantly and confirmed within seconds.

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