The biggest threat to the circular economy isn't regulation, but laziness. We outsource our payments to "convenient" gateways because we're afraid of the tech stack. CashuPayServer was built to kill that fear. It’s a lightweight, PHP-based Lightning gateway that settles via Cashu. It’s as easy to install as a contact form and as private as a cash transaction. Don't wait for the "official" circular economy. Build it on your own server today.

If you need a KYC'd third-party gateway to accept Bitcoin, you aren't using Bitcoin. You're just using a slower, more expensive version of Stripe. Good for adoption for clients, but if you are a merchant, you're missing out. True sovereignty means owning the checkout. CashuPayServer lets you accept Lightning payments directly on your own WordPress site (or anywhere where BTCPay is supported - prestashop, ...) without asking a corporate middleman for permission. Yes, it runs on your $5/month hosting that you already have. No node/VPS/docker required. Just install as wordpress plugin or unzip (in case of non-wordpress install), configure and you are good to go.

CashuPayServer — Accept Bitcoin on Any PHP Hosting

A BTCPay-compatible payment gateway that runs on shared hosting. No Docker, no VPS, no command line. Just upload and go.

Privacy isn't just for customers; it's for merchants too. Why should your payment processor know your turnover, your products, or your customer's identity? CashuPayServer uses Cashu mints for settlement of Lightning payments. This creates a "privacy buffer" between your shop and the network. The mint sees the Lightning payment; you see the credit. Nobody sees the link between the two except you. Why Cashu mint? The easiest way to accept Lightning and not run a Lightning node. And yes, it can immediately withdraw to a real non-custodial Lightning wallet. Accept Lightning with "Stealth Mode" enabled.

Most people think running a private Bitcoin payment server requires a $20/month VPS, Docker, and a sysadmin degree. It doesn't. CashuPayServer is a Free and Open Source Lightning payment gateway that runs on standard, cheap PHP hosting. If you can host a WordPress site for $5/month, you can host your own Lightning payment gateway. Simple install. No terminal required. No complexity tax. You can accept Lightning payments - clients don't need a Cashu wallet. Stop overpaying for hosting you don't need. Use what you already have.

CashuPayServer — Accept Bitcoin on Any PHP Hosting

A BTCPay-compatible payment gateway that runs on shared hosting. No Docker, no VPS, no command line. Just upload and go.

2026 brought new rules in the EU. Lightning payments at shops now usually KYC you, because the shops use third parties. Third-party gateways count as VASPs or CASPs or whatever buzzword they made up. It means they're licensed and forced to do it. Customers hate the hassle and they won't pay with these gateways. Run your own gateway. CashuPayServer on $3 shared hosting. No KYC, sign-ups, contracts. It's still experimental though, test with small amounts. Your sats, your rules.