WordPress Paywalls Go Crypto With PayButton

Tired of jumpy paywalls or clunky centralized processors? PayButton’s WordPress plugin is here to let you sell content with instant eCash (XEC) payments - no signups required. 

You just install the plugin, wrap your premium content with shortcodes, and the system triggers once visitors pay with eCash. It’s basically a direct path from user wallet to your wallet, skipping the usual custodial pitfalls.

Once you install, head to the plugin’s settings. You’ll define your eCash address and a default price. Then it’s a matter of “[paywalled_content] ... [/paywalled_content],” and your content is locked behind a paywall. 

If someone wants access, they send eCash to your address, the plugin sees the transaction, and—voilà—content unlocked. It typically takes 2–3 seconds, which is faster than punching in credit card details anywhere else.

You can embed donation or tip buttons, too. With a little customizing, you get “Buy Me a Coffee,” “Donate,” or random stylized calls to action. All user data is kept minimal, so visitors won’t need to create accounts. They just pay. 

On your side, you can monitor analytics - like which addresses paid, which paywalls they unlocked, and how much in total you’ve earned. Perfect if you’re testing different price points or want to see which content is raking in the most tips.

For WordPress-based creators, this plugin might be the simplest crypto paywall solution around, especially since it’s non-custodial. You get direct XEC earnings, no middle entity holding your funds, no monthly platform fees. 

If you want to give it a shot, just search “PayButton” in your WP plugins, or check the official directory. The plugin is free, easy, and merges with any theme. 

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