From 4501824f3f3466c4db0c3a5b10377e88a671f3f0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bitcoinshirt <36959754+bitcoinshirt@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2018 15:03:50 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Updating Readme (#262) * Update README.md * Update README.md * Update README.md * Update README.md * Update README.md * Update README.md * Update README.md reduced merchant guide link for better readability * Update README.md * Update README.md * Update README.md --- README.md | 41 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ebf01774e..dfdb17860 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,21 +8,38 @@ ## Introduction -BTCPay Server is an Open Source payment processor, written in C#, that conforms to the invoice API of [Bitpay](https://bitpay.com/). -This allows easy migration of your code base to your own, self-hosted payment processor. +BTCPay Server is a free and open-source cryptocurrency payment processor which allows you to receive payments in Bitcoin and altcoins directly, with no fees, transaction cost or a middleman. -This solution is for you if: +BTCPay is a non-custodial invoicing system which eliminates the involvement of a third-party. Payments with BTCPay go directly to your wallet, which increases the privacy and security. Your private keys are never uploaded to the server. There is no address re-use, since each invoice generates a new address deriving from your xpubkey. -* You are currently using Bitpay as a payment processor but are worried about their commitment to Bitcoin in the future -* You want to be in control of your own funds -* Bitpay compliance team decided to reject your application -* You want lower fees (we support Segwit) -* You want to become a payment processor yourself and offer a BTCPay hosted solution to merchants -* You want a way to support currencies other than those offered by Bitpay +The software is built in C# and conforms to the invoice [API of BitPay](https://bitpay.com/api). It allows for your website to be easily migrated from BitPay and configured as a self-hosted payment processor. -## We support altcoins! +You can run BTCPay as a self-hosted solution on your own server, or use a [third-party host](https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver-doc/blob/master/Managed.md). -In addition to Bitcoin, we support the following crypto currencies: +The self-hosted solution allows you not only to attach an unlimited number of stores and use the Lightning Network but also become the payment processor for others. + +Thanks to the apps built on top of it, you can use BTCPay to receive donations or have an in-store POS system. + +## Features + +* Direct, P2P Bitcoin payments +* Lightning Network support (LND and c-lightning) +* Altcoin support +* Complete control over private keys +* Fully compatability with BitPay API (easy migration) +* Enchanced privacy +* SegWit support +* Process payments for others +* Payment buttons +* Point of sale +* No transaction fees (other than those for the crypto networks) +* No processing fees +* No middleman +* No KYC + +## Supported Altcoins + +In addition to Bitcoin, BTCPay supports the following cryptocurrencies: * BGold * Dash @@ -39,7 +56,7 @@ In addition to Bitcoin, we support the following crypto currencies: Please check out our [complete documentation](https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver-doc) for more details. -You can also checkout [The Merchants Guide to accepting Bitcoin directly with no intermediates through BTCPay](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/81h1oy/the_merchants_guide_to_accepting_bitcoin_directly/). +You can also read the [BTCPay Merchants Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/8f1eqf/the_ultimate_guide_to_btcpay_the_free_and/). ## How to build From dc6c1899487966ae1f873ea6d77aed05bb815d97 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nwilson1412 Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2018 22:34:14 +0930 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update broken link (#264) Current link goes to a 404 page, updated to current .NET Core SDK 2.1 page --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index dfdb17860..5774f78e3 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ You can also read the [BTCPay Merchants Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/ While the documentation advise using docker-compose, you may want to build yourself outside of development purpose. -First install .NET Core SDK 2.1 as specified by [Microsoft website](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/dotnet-core). +First install .NET Core SDK 2.1 as specified by [Microsoft website](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/dotnet-core/2.1). On Powershell: ```