Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that allows people to send money directly to you — no banks, no middlemen, and no government interference. As a business owner, accepting bitcoin opens the door to a global and rapidly growing community of customers in addition to lowering your costs.

You get paid instantly, securely, and with lower fees than traditional payment systems. Unlike fiat currencies (such as the US dollar, euro, or British pound), bitcoin has a fixed supply, which protects it from inflation over time. While its price can be volatile in the short term, many see it as a long-term store of value. Accepting bitcoin not only gives your customers more freedom — it also positions your brand as innovative, independent, and future-ready.

Bitcoin payments are faster, more secure, and typically come with lower fees than credit cards or PayPal. You don’t need a bank, there are no chargebacks, and you can receive payments 24/7 — even on weekends or holidays.  For example, credit card payments typically cost the merchant about 3% to process; however, bitcoin payments on the Lightning Network cost less than a penny.

Plus, bitcoin is borderless and works the same in any country, which makes it easy to do business internationally.

The Lightning Network is a technology built on top of the Bitcoin Network that allows for instant, low-fee transactions — perfect for everyday payments.

While bitcoin itself is secure and decentralized, it can be slow and is more expensive to use for small purchases. The Lightning Network solves this by enabling fast, cheap payments while still settling on the Bitcoin blockchain for security.  Bitcoin payments on the Lightning Network cost less than a penny.

Yes — a bitcoin wallet is like a digital bank account that stores your bitcoin and lets you send or receive payments. There are mobile wallets, desktop wallets, and even hardware wallets for extra security.
 I’ll help you choose the right wallet for your business and set it up so it’s secure, backed up, and easy to use.

Yes — and I make it even easier. I’ll help you integrate a bitcoin payment option into your website, online booking system, or point-of-sale setup. You’ll also get email templates, website language, and a full walkthrough so you know exactly how it works — and how to explain it to your customers with confidence.

Absolutely. Bitcoin is an additional option — not a replacement. You can continue to accept credit cards, PayPal, or whatever methods you currently use. This just gives your customers more flexibility and gives you an edge with early adopters.

Not much — I handle the setup, strategy, and integration for you. We’ll start with a short onboarding process where I learn about your business, then I’ll implement everything based on your needs. Depending on the best set-up for you, you may be asked to open accounts with an exchange and a bitcoin payment platform.  You will then review, test, and approve the process — and I’ll make sure you feel confident using the system before we launch.

The main challenge is learning something new — but I’m here to guide you every step of the way.  Some of the services that we use may come with a small monthly or annual fee, but I will be sure to find the most cost effective solution for you including several free options.

Bitcoin can be volatile in price, but you can always convert it to your local currency if you prefer. This is not financial advice, but many businesses choose to hold some bitcoin long-term as part of a broader financial strategy – you get to decide. I also recommend that you let your accountant and tax preparer know that you will be accepting bitcoin as payments since national and local regulations are changing.

Books

• “The Bitcoin Standard” by Saifedean Ammous

• “Thank God for Bitcoin” by The Bitcoin and Bible Group

• “Broken Money” by Lyn Alden

Short Films & Documentaries

• “God Bless Bitcoin”

• “Bitcoin for Billions (Not Billionaires)”