BTCPay Server, a decentralized open-source cryptocurrency payment processor, originated from a developer's backlash against Bitpay's co-opting of Bitcoin.
Founded by Nicolas Dorier, BTCPay Server offers features like invoicing, accounting, wallet capabilities, and modular plugins for various functionalities.
The project serves as a privacy-focused and direct payment processing solution with no centralized database of users, benefiting merchants by saving fees and enhancing user experience.
BTCPay Server has seen significant adoption, with over 170 contributors and one million downloads from its GitHub repository by 2025.
The platform is extensively used worldwide, with instances running on various continents and serving multiple merchants simultaneously.
Companies like Namecheap and BTC Inc have integrated BTCPay Server, showcasing substantial transaction volumes and revenue through Bitcoin payments.
BTCPay Server's plugin system, with over 30 plugins available, includes integrations like Boltz Swap Exchange, Bolt Cards, Ghost blogging suite, Nostr Support, and more.
The platform also supports tools like Satoshi Tickets for event ticket management, Prism for revenue splitting, Cash plugin for fiat payments, and Podserver for podcasters.
Supported by organizations like Opensats and the Human Rights Foundation, BTCPay Server continues to evolve as a backbone of Bitcoin commerce in 2025.
The platform's decentralized nature, emphasis on privacy, and wide range of functionalities position it as a crucial infrastructure for Bitcoin adoption and payment processing.