For Web2 Merchants
Your Quickstart Guide to Migrating to Web3 Payments
Dec 12, 2024
Curious about Web3 but afraid of the complexity? This guide shows Web2 merchants how Gecko Vision makes the migration seamless, focusing on the financial benefits without the technical headaches.
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You're a successful Web2 e-commerce merchant. You understand the pain of chargebacks, high fees, and slow payouts. You've heard that Web3 payments can solve these problems, but the thought of "crypto wallets," "gas fees," and "seed phrases" feels like a massive headache.
Gecko Vision was built for you. Our core mission is to deliver the powerful financial benefits of Web3 with the familiar, frictionless experience of Web2.
This is your quickstart guide to migrating to Web3 payments, simplified by Gecko Vision's technology.
Step 1: Forget the Crypto Jargon (We Handle It)
The biggest barrier to migration is the technical complexity. Gecko Vision's use of Account Abstraction (AA) means you can ignore most of the jargon.
| Web3 Concept | What Gecko Vision Does | Your Action |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto Wallet | We create a secure Smart Wallet for you, secured by your email/password. | None. Just log in to your merchant dashboard. |
| Gas Fees | We sponsor the gas fees for all transactions. | None. Your customers pay the exact price; we handle the network cost. |
| Volatile Currency | We settle all payments in Digital USD (USDC), a stable currency pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar. | None. Your revenue is stable and predictable. |
Your Migration Mindset: You are not migrating to "crypto." You are migrating to a Chargeback-Free, Instant Payout Financial System.
Step 2: The Seamless Integration
Migrating your payment system should not require a developer or a week of downtime.
- Install the Shopify App: Find the Gecko Vision app in the Shopify App Store and install it with a single click.
- Connect Your Bank (Off-Ramp): Connect your existing business bank account. This is where you will send your USDC when you want to convert it to local currency.
- Generate Your First Blink: Create a Payment Blink (chargeback-free payment link) for a high-risk product (like a digital course) and test it.
- Activate Checkout: Enable Gecko Vision as a payment option on your Shopify checkout page.
Step 3: Embrace the Financial Benefits
The moment you migrate, you gain immediate, tangible financial advantages:
1. Guaranteed Revenue Finality
Your biggest win. The irreversible nature of Web3 payments means Zero Card Chargebacks. Your revenue is yours to keep.
2. Instant Cash Flow
Your funds settle in seconds in USDC, eliminating the 3-7 day waiting period of traditional banks.
3. Global Reach, Local Cost
Your 1.5% flat fee applies globally. You eliminate the 5-10% cost trap of cross-border fees and FX markups.
Step 4: Future-Proof Your Business
Migration to Gecko Vision is an investment in the future. You are not just solving today's problems; you are preparing for tomorrow's opportunities:
- Agentic Payments: You gain access to the roadmap for automated invoicing, smart refunds, and payment reminders.
- Customer Ownership: Your Smart Wallet is the foundation for future Web3 loyalty programs and token-gating features.
Conclusion
The migration from Web2 to Web3 payments is no longer a technical challenge; it is a strategic decision. Gecko Vision has solved the complexity problem so you can focus on the financial benefits.
If you are tired of losing money to chargebacks, high fees, and slow payouts, the time to migrate is now.
Ready to make the seamless switch to chargeback-free payments? Get started with your Quickstart Guide today. Join our waitlist and future-proof your business.