DOT
Accept Polkadot (DOT) payments on your website
Add Polkadot and receive DOT directly to your own wallet — a multi-chain network with an engaged, technical community, settled non-custodially with no chargebacks.
Why accept Polkadot?
Polkadot is a multi-chain network designed to connect many specialized blockchains together. Its holders tend to be technical and deeply invested in the ecosystem, so accepting DOT is a strong signal to that specific audience. If your customers come from the Polkadot community, offering it as a payment option meets them where they are.
DOT settles non-custodially with Crypto IPG — straight to a wallet you control, with the platform only confirming the payment on-chain.
Polkadot at a glance
| Network | Polkadot relay chain |
|---|---|
| Confirmation time | A block about every 6 seconds; payments confirm quickly. |
| Typical fees | Low, paid by the customer sending the payment. |
| Best for | Niche and technical audiences who already hold DOT and prefer to pay with it. |
| Volatility | DOT's price moves. Price in your local currency, or pair with a stablecoin to hold value. |
How Polkadot payments work
Customer chooses DOT
They pick Polkadot at checkout and see the exact amount and a QR code.
They pay your wallet
DOT goes directly to your address; our watcher confirms it on-chain in seconds.
You're notified
A signed webhook marks the order paid and emails receipts to both sides.
How to start accepting Polkadot
- Get a Polkadot wallet you control. Several wallets support DOT — see our wallet guide.
- Create a free Crypto IPG account and add your website or project.
- Paste your DOT receive address into your dashboard.
- Install a plugin or use the API — see integrations or the REST API.
- Send a small test payment before going live.
Polkadot payment FAQ
How fast do Polkadot payments confirm?
Blocks arrive about every 6 seconds, so DOT payments confirm quickly.
Who pays the Polkadot fee?
The customer sending the payment. You receive the full invoiced amount to your wallet.
Should I accept DOT if my audience isn't in the Polkadot ecosystem?
DOT is most useful when your customers specifically hold it. If not, a mainstream coin or stablecoin may serve you better — you can offer several at once.
Do you hold my DOT?
No. Payments go straight to your wallet; Crypto IPG only confirms them on-chain.