> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shakesco.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Accept crypto payments globally with Shakesco APIs

<span style={{display:"none"}}>For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).</span>

## Welcome to Shakesco

Shakesco is a global crypto payment infrastructure that enables businesses to accept, send, and manage cryptocurrency payments with enterprise-grade security and simple APIs.

## What is Shakesco?

Shakesco provides the complete payment stack for businesses looking to integrate cryptocurrency payments:

* **Accept payments globally** - Stablecoins, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more
* **Non-custodial by design** - Customers hold their own funds, secured by MPC wallets
* **Enterprise-grade security** - Multi-Party Computation (MPC) and ERC-4337 account abstraction
* **Simple APIs** - RESTful APIs that integrate in minutes, not months
* **Multiple payment methods** - Recurring payments, loyalty programs, checkouts, and payment links

## Shakesco Products

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  <Card title="Payment Links" icon="link" href="/payment-links/">
    Create shareable payment links to accept one-time or recurring payments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Loyalty Program" icon="gift" href="/loyalty-program/">
    Launch custom loyalty tokens and reward programs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Auto-Payments (Beta)" icon="rotate" href="/auto-payments/">
    Set up recurring crypto payments for subscriptions and memberships
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checkout (Beta)" icon="cart-shopping" href="/auto-payments/checkout">
    Integrate crypto checkout into your website or app
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Why Choose Shakesco?

### Global Accessibility

Accept payments from anyone, anywhere in the world. No bank accounts, no credit cards, no geographic restrictions.

### Self-Custody Security

Customers maintain full control of their funds with MPC-secured wallets. No custodial risk, no centralized control.

### Developer-Friendly

Clean REST APIs with comprehensive documentation. Integrate in hours, not weeks.

### Competitive Pricing

Lower fees than traditional payment processors. No chargebacks, no fraud, no hidden costs.

## How It Works

Shakesco operates on a simple principle: **crypto payments should be as easy as traditional payments**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose Your Product">
    Select the payment solution that fits your needs - recurring payments,
    one-time links, checkout, or loyalty tokens
  </Step>

  <Step title="Integrate the API">
    Use our simple REST APIs to integrate payments into your existing systems
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept Payments">
    Start accepting crypto payments from customers worldwide
  </Step>

  <Step title="Manage Everything">
    Track payments, manage subscriptions, and monitor analytics from your
    dashboard
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Supported Cryptocurrencies

Shakesco supports major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins:

* **Stablecoins**: USDT
* **Native Tokens**: ETH, BTC (Lightning Network)
* **EVM Chains**: Ethereum, Polygon
* **Layer 2**: Lightning Network for instant Bitcoin payments

## Key Features

### Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Security

Enterprise-grade wallet security that eliminates single points of failure. Keys are distributed across multiple parties, ensuring no one entity can access funds.

### Account Abstraction (ERC-4337)

Gasless transactions, batch operations, and social recovery. Your customers don't need to manage gas fees or seed phrases.

### Recurring Payments

True crypto subscriptions with automated billing. No transaction signing required from customers.

### Private Transactions

Optional privacy features for users and businesses that need confidential payment information.

### Developer Tools

* Comprehensive REST APIs
* SDKs for popular languages
* Detailed API reference documentation

## Use Cases

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  <Accordion title="SaaS & Subscriptions">
    Accept recurring crypto payments for your SaaS product. Automatic billing,
    no customer action required.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="E-Commerce">
    Integrate crypto checkout into your online store. Accept global payments with
    lower fees than credit cards.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Content Creators">
    Share payment links for donations, memberships, or exclusive content. Get paid
    in crypto globally.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Freelancers & Services">
    Send invoices and payment links to clients worldwide. No intermediaries, no
    currency conversion.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Loyalty Programs">
    Launch custom token-based rewards for customer retention. Staking, cashback,
    and tier systems built-in.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Marketplaces">
    Enable crypto payments between buyers and sellers. Escrow, split payments,
    and automated disbursements.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Getting Started

Ready to start accepting crypto payments? Here's what to do next:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quickstart Guide" icon="bolt" href="/quickstart">
    Get your first payment running in 15 minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Account" icon="user-plus" href="https://get.shakesco.com/">
    Download the app and create your business account
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Explore all available endpoints and features
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What's Next?

<Card title="Continue to Quickstart" icon="arrow-right" href="/quickstart">
  Learn how to make your first API call and accept your first payment
</Card>