Your Quick-Start Guide to a NOWPayments Alternative: Do This First for Real Merchant Independence

Tired of middlemen controlling your crypto payments?

You're not alone.

Merchants everywhere are waking up. They're realizing that "decentralized payments" through NOWPayments or CoinPayments... aren't actually that decentralized.

The fees stack up. The custody isn't yours. The independence you were promised? It comes with strings attached.

Here's the thing. There's a better way.

And it starts with one crucial step most merchants skip entirely.

The Real Problem With NOWPayments (And CoinPayments Too)

Let's get straight to it.

NOWPayments markets itself as a crypto payment gateway for merchants. Sounds great on paper. Accept 100+ cryptocurrencies. Instant settlements. Easy integration.

But dig deeper.

• Hidden conversion fees eat into your margins

• Third-party custody means they hold your funds

• Limited transparency on actual transaction costs

• No true ownership of your payment infrastructure

CoinPayments? Same story. Different branding.

You're trading traditional payment processors for crypto middlemen. The technology changed. The power dynamics didn't.

That's not merchant independence. That's merchant dependence with extra steps.

Do This First: Understand What Real Independence Looks Like

Before you switch from NOWPayments to anything else, you need clarity.

Real merchant independence means:

1. Self-custody , Your keys. Your crypto. Period.

2. Zero middlemen , Direct wallet-to-wallet transactions

3. Transparent fees , Know exactly what you're paying

4. On-chain proof , Immutable transaction records you control

5. Stablecoin options , Hedge volatility without leaving crypto

Most "alternatives" don't deliver all five.

Larecoin does.

Why Larecoin Beats NOWPayments for Merchant Freedom

Here's the deal.

Larecoin isn't just another payment gateway. It's an entire decentralized finance ecosystem built for merchants who actually want control.

Self-Custody From Day One

NOWPayments holds your funds until settlement. That's not your money until they say it's your money.

With Larecoin? Payments hit your wallet directly. No intermediary. No waiting. No permission needed.

You accept payment. You own those funds instantly.

That's the difference between renting your payment infrastructure and owning it.

LUSD: The Stablecoin Solution

Volatility scares merchants away from crypto.

Understandable. Accepting $100 in ETH that becomes $85 by Friday? Not a sustainable business model.

Enter LUSD , Larecoin's stablecoin.

• Pegged for stability

• Native to the Larecoin ecosystem

• Instant conversion from any supported crypto

• No third-party conversion fees

You get the benefits of crypto (speed, low fees, global reach) without the stomach-churning price swings.

NOWPayments offers stablecoin support, sure. But you're still routing through their system. Still paying their fees. Still on their timeline.

LUSD puts you in the driver's seat.

NFT Receipts: Proof That Actually Means Something

Here's something NOWPayments and CoinPayments can't offer.

Every transaction through Larecoin generates an NFT receipt.

Why does this matter?

• Immutable proof of every sale

• On-chain record that can't be disputed

• Customer verification built into the blockchain

• Accounting made simple , all records are permanent and accessible

Traditional receipts get lost. Email confirmations get deleted. PDF invoices sit in folders nobody opens.

NFT receipts live forever on the blockchain. Transparent. Verifiable. Yours.

For merchants dealing with chargebacks, disputes, or audits? This is a game-changer.

The Fee Breakdown: Larecoin vs. NOWPayments vs. CoinPayments

Numbers don't lie.

Feature	NOWPayments	CoinPayments	Larecoin
Transaction Fees	0.5% - 1%	0.5%	Gas-only
Conversion Fees	Variable	Variable	None with LUSD
Custody	Third-party	Third-party	Self-custody
NFT Receipts	No	No	Yes
Stablecoin Native	No	No	LUSD

See that "gas-only" line?

Larecoin transactions cost only the blockchain gas fee. No platform percentage. No hidden markup. No surprise deductions.

For high-volume merchants, that difference compounds fast.

$10,000 in monthly crypto sales at 1% fees = $100 lost to the payment processor.

$10,000 through Larecoin = a few dollars in gas fees max.

Multiply that over a year. Over five years. The savings are substantial.

Getting Started: Your 5-Step Quick-Start Guide

Ready to make the switch?

Here's exactly what to do:

Step 1: Set Up Your Wallet

You need a Web3 wallet. Phantom, Solflare, or any Solana-compatible option works.

This is your self-custody solution. Your keys. Your control.

Step 2: Acquire Some SOL

Gas fees on Solana are minimal. But you'll need SOL to cover them.

Buy SOL through any major exchange. Transfer to your wallet.

Step 3: Connect to the Larecoin Ecosystem

Head to Larecoin.com and explore the merchant portal.

Integration documentation is straightforward. No complex API setup. No developer team required.

Step 4: Set Up LUSD for Stability

Configure your account to receive LUSD for stablecoin payments. Or accept multiple cryptocurrencies and convert as needed.

Your choice. Your rules.

Step 5: Start Accepting Payments

Generate payment links. Integrate the widget. Accept your first transaction.

Direct to your wallet. NFT receipt generated automatically.

That's it. You're live.

What Merchant Independence Actually Feels Like

Let's paint the picture.

With NOWPayments:

• Customer pays

• Funds go to NOWPayments

• NOWPayments takes their cut

• NOWPayments settles to you (on their schedule)

• You receive what's left

With Larecoin:

• Customer pays

• Funds go to YOUR wallet

• Gas fee deducted automatically

• NFT receipt generated

• Done

No waiting. No middleman approval. No wondering when your money will arrive.

That's the difference between using crypto and actually benefiting from it.

Why Merchants Are Making the Switch

The crypto payments space is evolving.

Early adopters went with whatever was available. NOWPayments. CoinPayments. Whatever had decent documentation and reasonable fees.

But the market has matured.

Merchants now demand:

• Lower costs

• Faster settlement

• True ownership

• Verifiable records

• Stability options

Larecoin delivers on all five.

The merchants who switch first? They gain competitive advantage. Lower overhead. Better cash flow. Future-proof infrastructure.

The merchants who wait? They keep paying fees that eat into margins. Keep trusting third parties with their revenue. Keep hoping things will change.

Things won't change. Unless you change them.

Your Next Move

You've read the guide. You understand the difference.

Now it's decision time.

Keep paying NOWPayments 0.5% to 1% on every transaction. Keep letting someone else hold your crypto. Keep hoping they'll improve.

Or take control.

Set up your self-custody wallet. Explore the Larecoin ecosystem. Start accepting payments that actually belong to you from the moment they arrive.

Merchant independence isn't a marketing slogan.

It's a choice.

Make it.

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