Merchants & Freelancers
Accept Lightning payments and track your business income.
Simple invoicing, real-time tracking, full control.
What You Can Do
Generate Invoices
Create Lightning invoices for specific amounts.
Track Revenue
Monitor income with real-time analytics.
In-Person Payments
Show QR codes for quick transactions.
Transaction History
Full record of all payments received.
Payment Methods
| Method | Best For |
|---|---|
| Lightning Invoice | Specific amounts, one-time payments |
| Lightning Address | Ongoing payments, any amount |
| QR Code | In-person, point of sale |
| Direct Link | Online, shareable |
Freelancer Workflow
Complete Work
Generate Invoice
Send to Client
Client Pays
Confirm & Deliver
Invoicing Tips
- Clear descriptions — What the invoice is for
- Accurate amounts — Double-check conversions
- Reasonable expiry — Give clients time to pay
- Quick confirmation — Acknowledge payment received
In-Person Payments
Open Wallet → Receive
Enter amount
Show QR to customer
Confirm payment
Complete sale
Managing Your Business
Daily
- Check balance
- Process invoices
- Acknowledge payments
Weekly
- Review transactions
- Calculate revenue
- Note any issues
Monthly
- Export data
- Calculate totals
- Prepare records
Security Best Practices
Keep Business Separate
- Dedicated wallet for ZapTracker
- Personal funds elsewhere
- Regular withdrawals to secure storage
Set Limits
- Spending limits on NWC connection
- Regular security reviews
- Access controls if needed
Pricing Strategies
| Strategy | Best For |
|---|---|
| Fixed sats | Bitcoin-native products |
| Fiat equivalent | Familiar for most customers |
| Tip jar | Any amount welcome |
Getting Started
Setup
Connect wallet, test invoice generation
First Sales
Start with trusted customers, confirm flow
Scale Up
Promote Lightning payments, optimize process