Getting Started

Welcome to PIK 👋

PIK is a crypto payment infrastructure that allows businesses to accept and manage digital asset payments through:

• A Web Dashboard (no-code)

• Open API (developer integration)

This guide will help you choose the right integration method and get started quickly.

Two Ways to Use PIK

1️⃣ Use PIK via Dashboard (No-Code)

Best for:

• Merchants who want to start quickly

• Businesses without development resources

• Simple payment collection needs

With the Dashboard you can:

• Create payment links

• Share links or QR codes with customers

• View transaction status

• Configure settlement settings

• Manage webhook notifications

👉 See the Dashboard Guides section for step-by-step instructions.

2️⃣ Use PIK via Open API (Developer Integration)

Best for:

• Platforms

• SaaS applications

• Automated workflows

• Custom checkout experiences

With the API you can:

• Generate access tokens

• Create payment links programmatically

• Query payment status

• Automate reconciliation

• Integrate webhook callbacks

👉 See the API Integration section for technical details.

How Payment Flow Works

1. Create a payment link (Dashboard or API)

2. Share link or QR code with customer

3. Customer completes blockchain payment

4. PIK detects the transaction

5. Funds are settled to your configured address

6. Webhook notification is sent (if enabled)

Authentication Overview (API Users)

All API calls require:

1. Client ID

2. API Key

3. Access Token (Bearer authentication)

See the Authentication document for details.

What’s Next

• Configure your Business Information

• Create your first Payment Link

• Set up Webhook endpoint

• Test in Sandbox environment

You are now ready to start building with PIK.