TL;DR
- GoMining launched new SDK and API tools for its GoBTC Pay protocol, allowing merchants to accept direct Bitcoin payments without automatic fiat conversion.
- The company positions the service as an alternative to payment platforms like Square, which often settle transactions in traditional currencies.
- GoMining also uses its Stratum V2 mining infrastructure to support on-chain BTC settlements while keeping transaction fees low for retailers and wallet providers.
GoMining is expanding its role in the Bitcoin economy with a payment infrastructure designed for retailers that want to receive and hold BTC directly. The company released a software development kit and programmable API access for GoBTC Pay, a protocol focused on native Bitcoin transactions instead of automatic fiat settlement.
Almost two decades ago, they told you to lock it away. To treat Bitcoin like gold that never moves. But the scripture said cash.
Today the prophecy is fulfilled. GoBTC Pay integration toolkit is live — on-chain settlement, next block, mined by our own network.
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— GoMining (@GoMining) June 19, 2026
The launch places GoMining alongside firms such as Block’s Square, which has increased its own Bitcoin payment services during the last year through the Lightning Network. However, GoMining follows a different approach by settling transactions entirely in BTC. Merchants that prefer fiat currency must convert the funds independently through exchanges or third-party services.
CEO Mark Zalan said the company wants to preserve Bitcoin’s original payment structure instead of adapting it to traditional banking systems. According to GoMining, the protocol addresses common concerns linked to BTC payments, including inconsistent fees and settlement delays.
GoMining Expands Bitcoin Payment Infrastructure
The company stated that GoBTC Pay operates directly on the Bitcoin network using GoMining’s Stratum V2 mining protocol. Transactions reportedly settle in around 12 hours on average, while merchants pay a 0.2% processing fee. That fee is divided between miners and wallet providers supporting the transaction flow.
GoMining plans to onboard an initial group of 10 merchants during the first phase of the rollout. The firm believes businesses increasingly view Bitcoin as a treasury asset rather than only a payment rail. Several companies across Latin America and parts of Asia have already explored holding BTC on balance sheets to reduce exposure to local currency volatility.
The release of SDK and API tools also opens the door for e-commerce integrations, point-of-sale systems, and custom retail applications built around Bitcoin-native payments.
Bitcoin Adoption Continues Beyond Trading Activity
The broader crypto market has seen renewed attention on practical Bitcoin usage during 2026. Payment-focused development accelerated after institutional demand for spot Bitcoin products pushed network activity higher during recent quarters.
While Lightning-based systems continue to grow, some Bitcoin supporters argue that direct on-chain settlement remains important for transparency and decentralization. GoMining appears to target merchants that prefer receiving BTC without intermediaries handling conversions behind the scenes.
