Web3 Payment Processor FAQ

Crowdstake is a web3 payment processor. We support businesses in sectors like film financing, nonprofits, musicians/artists, and video game financing, allowing them to accept payments, donations, or investments through our easy-to-integrate widget.

Crowdstake is free, with no recurring yearly/monthly fees or upfront costs. We charge a processing fee of 3% to 5% on crypto passing through our API, which is competitive with or lower than many traditional platforms. For Credit Cards we charge 3.15%+$0.30.

We charge a processing fee of 3% to 5% on funds passing through our API. This fee is at or below standard fiat platforms like Kickstarter, which charges 8% on successful campaigns. There are no upfront charges or recurring annual fees, making it risk-free to try Crowdstake.

Crowdstake offers a variety of payment options to suit different needs:

• One-time Crypto Payments: Accept cryptocurrency donations or investments.
• Staking: Users can delegate their Ethereum staking rewards to your project or charity.
• ACH Transfers: Facilitate direct bank transfers.
• Credit/Debit Cards: Accept payments through major credit and debit cards.

Staking is the process of participating in a blockchain network by locking up cryptocurrency to help validate transactions. Participants, known as validators, pledge their coins to the protocol and, in return, receive rewards in the network’s native token. Staking is a popular method for earning passive income and supporting the security and operation of blockchain networks

Crowdstaking is a unique model offered by Crowdstake where users can delegate their staking rewards to fund projects, charities, or investments. Instead of donating their principal cryptocurrency, users allocate the rewards generated from their staked assets, allowing them to support causes they care about while retaining their principal investment.

1. Retain Principal Investment: Donors can support causes using only the rewards from their staked cryptocurrency, keeping their initial investment intact.
2. Tax Write-offs: Donations made through Crowdstake are eligible for tax deductions, potentially reducing the donor’s taxable income.
3. Easy Offramping: Our platform provides easy and secure options for converting cryptocurrency donations into fiat currency, simplifying the process of moving off the blockchain.

Yes, Crowdstake sends tax receipts on behalf of the charities to the donors. This makes it easier for donors to claim tax deductions for their contributions.

Yes, we use Fireblocks, a leading web3 asset management company, to ensure the security and proper management of funds. This ensures users maintain custody of their funds, rather than Crowdstake.

No, you can set it up yourself quickly using our easy-to-integrate widget. However, if you prefer, a we can also assist with the integration.

Crowdstake is risk-free, so you have nothing to lose by adding our widget. Additionally, joining the Crowdstake family means getting additional exposure through our upcoming marketplace and collaborative marketing campaigns.

Simply copy a few lines of HTML code into your website. Adding the Crowdstake widget to your website works with all major web services, including Squarespace, Wix, and WordPress. This allows you to start accepting payments with Crowdstake in minutes.