Introduction to NueGate

NueGate 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
• No KYC Required: Simple integration without complex compliance requirements
• Hosted Checkout: Beautiful, mobile-friendly checkout experience
• Real-time Webhooks: Get notified instantly when payments are received
• Multi-currency Display: Show amounts in USD while settling in Bitcoin
• Operator Portal: Full dashboard for manual operations and monitoring

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

1. Get your API key - Sign up and receive your operator API credentials
2. Make your first request - Create a deposit and generate a Lightning invoice
3. Set up webhooks - Receive real-time notifications for payment events
4. Use the Operator Portal - Manual checkout links and payments

Architecture Overview

┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐
│  Your App   │────▶│   NueGate   │────▶│  Lightning  │
│  (Backend)  │◀────│  API /v1    │◀────│   Network   │
└─────────────┘     └─────────────┘     └─────────────┘
       │                   │
       │                   ▼
       │            ┌─────────────┐
       │            │   Hosted    │
       └───────────▶│  Checkout   │
                    └─────────────┘
                           │
                    ┌──────┴──────┐
                    ▼             ▼
             ┌───────────┐ ┌───────────┐
             │  Operator │ │   Admin   │
             │   Portal  │ │ Dashboard │
             └───────────┘ └───────────┘

API Base URL

https://api.nuegate.com/api/v1

All API endpoints are prefixed with /api/v1.

Components

Component	Description	URL
API	REST API for programmatic access	https://api.nuegate.com/api/v1
Hosted Checkout	Payment page for customers	https://checkout.nuegate.com
Operator Portal	Dashboard for operators	https://portal.nuegate.com
Admin Dashboard	Platform administration	https://admin.nuegate.com

Your backend communicates with the NueGate 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

NueGate API keys use the ng_ prefix:

ng_03d704829f988f9e37b037cbff39a6fd6ffcea19a883d177

Need Help?

• Email: [email protected]
• Documentation: You're here!
• Operator Portal: Manage your account at portal.nuegate.com