Introduction to NueSafe
NueSafe is a Lightning Network payment gateway that enables instant Bitcoin payments for your business. Accept deposits and process withdrawals through the Lightning Network with low fees and instant settlement.
Features
- Instant Payments: Lightning Network enables near-instant payment confirmation
- Low Fees: Significantly lower fees compared to traditional payment processors
- Multi-currency Rails: Beyond Bitcoin (Lightning + on-chain), accept and pay out ETH, SOL, LTC, and stablecoins (PYUSD/USDC/USDT on Ethereum & Solana)
- Manual Chime, Cash App & PayPal: Record off-platform Chime, Cash App, and PayPal deposits and payouts, fee-free
- Hosted Checkout: Beautiful, mobile-friendly checkout you can brand and customize (bonuses, happy hour, collected fields)
- Reusable Checkout Links: Open-amount deposit links and customer-initiated cash-out links with per-link overrides
- Customers (CRM): Group game IDs under a real person to track lifetime deposits, redemptions, and house net
- Team & Permissions: Create cashier accounts with granular, role-based permissions
- Cash-Out Approvals: Review and approve customer-initiated payout requests
- Real-time Webhooks: Get notified instantly when payments are received
- Multi-currency Display: Show amounts in USD while settling in the underlying asset
- Operator Portal: Full dashboard for deposits, redemptions, customers, wallet, and monitoring
- Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive Lightning node management
- Channel Management: Open, close, and monitor Lightning channels
- Routing Analytics: Track routing revenue and forwarding history
- Liquidity Tools: Loop In/Out, Magma marketplace for inbound liquidity
- Wallet Management: On-chain addresses, UTXOs, and transaction history
Operators: see the full Operator Portal guide for how every feature works and how to use it.
Use Cases
Online Gaming & Casinos
Accept player deposits and process withdrawals instantly. Our hosted checkout provides a seamless payment experience that works with popular Lightning wallets like Cash App, Strike, and Coinbase.
E-commerce
Enable Bitcoin payments on your store with a simple API integration. Generate payment requests and receive webhooks when orders are paid.
Digital Services
Accept recurring payments, subscriptions, or one-time purchases with Lightning speed.
Getting Started
- Get your API key - Sign up and receive your operator API credentials
- Make your first request - Create a deposit and generate a Lightning invoice
- Set up webhooks - Receive real-time notifications for payment events
- Use the Operator Portal - Manual checkout links and payments
Architecture Overview
┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐
│ Your App │────▶│ NueSafe │────▶│ Lightning │
│ (Backend) │◀────│ API /v1 │◀────│ Network │
└─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘
│ │
│ ▼
│ ┌─────────────┐
│ │ Hosted │
└───────────▶│ Checkout │
└─────────────┘
│
┌──────┴──────┐
▼ ▼
┌───────────┐ ┌───────────┐
│ Operator │ │ Admin │
│ Portal │ │ Dashboard │
└───────────┘ └───────────┘
API Base URL
https://api.nuesafe.com/api/v1
All API endpoints are prefixed with /api/v1.
Components
| Component | Description | URL |
|---|---|---|
| API | REST API for programmatic access | https://api.nuesafe.com/api/v1 |
| Hosted Checkout | Payment page for customers | https://checkout.nuesafe.com |
| Operator Portal | Dashboard for operators | https://portal.nuesafe.com |
| Admin Dashboard | Platform administration | https://admin.nuesafe.com |
Your backend communicates with the NueSafe API to:
- Create deposit invoices
- Process withdrawals to Lightning addresses
- Query transaction status
- Manage API keys and webhooks
Users interact with:
- Hosted checkout page for payments
- Their Lightning wallet (Cash App, Strike, etc.)
API Key Format
NueSafe API keys use the ak_live_ prefix (older accounts may still have legacy
ng_ keys, which continue to work):
ak_live_Ax7Kd0p2Qs9r...
Need Help?
- Email: support@nuesafe.com
- Documentation: You're here!
- Operator Portal: Manage your account at portal.nuesafe.com