Overview

What is Ethereum?
Creating a Free E-commerce Storefront
Using a Hosted Checkout
Integrating Poof payment APIs

1. What is Ethereum (ETH)?

Ethereum is a decentralized platform that enables the creation and execution of smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement between buyer and seller being directly written into lines of code. Smart contracts are run on Ethereum's blockchain, a decentralized and immutable ledger that allows for secure and transparent record-keeping. Because they run on a decentralized platform, smart contracts are not subject to downtime, censorship, fraud, or interference from third parties. Users can use ETH, Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, to interact with smart contracts and participate in various blockchain protocols. Additionally, Ethereum can be used as a means of payment for digital goods and services.

2. Creating a Free E-Commerce Storefront

Poof offers a free storefront that you can integrate into your existing e-commerce store. This way, customers will be able to pay using their Ethereum wallets and you can receive payments in cryptocurrency! Other payment methods on a Poof storefront include PayPal, Coinbase, and more, and creating a store is free with 0% fees!

3. By using a Hosted Checkout

Poof provides an easier way to accept Ethereum payments with low technical setup or maintenance. With just a few clicks, you can accept Ethereum along with 50+ other payment methods in 5 minutes using a hosted Poof Checkout. You can set up a hosted checkout by including small snippets of code onto your own website/domain with zero-fee setup. Learn more about hosted checkouts here.

4. Integrating Poof payment APIs

The third way to accept Ethereum payments is through Poof Payments API. This fast, lightweight, and simple REST programmable API will help you process payments across all popular payment systems and gateways. Once you create your own custom payment flows, you'll be able to accept ETH payments in a breeze!

Accept Ethereum cryptocurrency payments with ease today with Poof's free storefronts and easy-to-use online hosted checkout and robust payments API.