lightning donations and tips
multiple options to add a quick payment link on your website
a link for tips
opennode
the plan:
You want to get tips with lightning.
the tools:
Use opennode
the upside:
Free to use for lightning
Can link bank account for withdrawals
Withdraw to local currency, on-chain, or lightning
Donor can use any lightning wallet
Amount can be shown in sats or fiat currency
Amount can be pre-set in fiat currency, converted to sats at current rate during payment
Option to select any amount
Payment confirmation / thank you message
Redirect option after payment
Payment notifications
Payment summaries via email
Donor is anonymous
View or download transaction history (csv)
OpenNode has other uses
the downside:
Custodial option only (not your keys)
Cannot be self-hosted
You sign up with email, but donor can be anonymous
Extensive KYC if you want to to link bank account
No option to send message with payment
Limited UX branding options (small logo and heading only)
the result (live demo):
tip me:
