Guides for accepting crypto the non-custodial way
Plain-language explainers on direct vs routed payments, stablecoin settlement, cross-chain routing and the developer details behind Apa checkout.
Start with the fundamentals
Short, practical reads. No jargon you have to look up, and no assumptions about prior crypto experience.
How to accept crypto payments without custody
A practical guide for merchants who want to accept crypto while funds settle directly to their own wallet.
Read guideDirect crypto payments vs routed payments
Understand when a crypto payment is a free wallet-to-wallet transfer and when it needs routing across assets or networks.
Read guideWhy merchants use stablecoin settlement
Why merchants often choose USDC or another stablecoin as the asset they receive from crypto payments.
Read guideUSDC Solana vs USDC Base for merchant payments
A merchant-focused guide to choosing whether to receive USDC on Solana, Base or another supported network.
Read guideWhat is cross-chain routing?
A plain-language explanation of cross-chain routing for merchants accepting crypto payments.
Read guideHow crypto payment webhooks work
How ecommerce stores should use signed webhooks to update order status after crypto payments.
Read guideCrypto payment gateway vs custodial processor
How a non-custodial crypto payment gateway differs from custodial processors that hold merchant balances.
Read guideHow to set up USDC checkout
A step-by-step guide to receiving USDC through non-custodial crypto checkout with payment links or API sessions.
Read guideRead the guides, then go live
Create your first payment link or API checkout in minutes. Direct payments are free, routed conversions are flat, and Apa never holds your funds.