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Monero Integration Guide

This guide provides detailed information about integrating Monero (XMR) payments into your application using WhiskyPay.

Integration Architecture

The Monero payment integration consists of:
  1. Frontend Component: React component for displaying the payment UI
  2. Backend Gateway: Handles payment processing and verification
  3. Webhook Notifications: Real-time updates about payment status

Client-Side Integration

Basic Implementation

The simplest way to integrate Monero payments is using the MoneroPaymentComponent:

Advanced Implementation

For more control over the payment flow, you can use the MoneroPayment class directly:

Server-Side Integration

Setting Up the Backend

To fully integrate Monero payments, you’ll need server-side components to:
  1. Verify payments
  2. Process webhooks
  3. Update your database
  4. Send notifications
Here’s an example using Node.js and Express:

Database Schema

A basic schema for storing Monero payments:

Advanced Features

Payment Expiration Handling

Monero payments typically have an expiration window. You should implement logic to handle expired payments:

Exchange Rate Handling

For applications that price in fiat currencies, implement exchange rate conversion:

Security Considerations

Securing Your Integration

  1. Validate Webhook Signatures: Always verify webhook signatures to prevent fraud
  2. API Key Protection: Store API keys securely as environment variables
  3. Payment Data Validation: Validate all payment data on both client and server
  4. Address Verification: Validate Monero addresses using proper regex patterns
  5. Rate Limiting: Implement rate limiting on payment creation endpoints
  6. SSL/TLS: Ensure all API communications use HTTPS

Monero Address Validation

Use proper validation for Monero addresses:

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Debugging Tools

  1. Payment Status Check: Use the API to check payment status manually
  2. Gateway Logs: Review logs in the WhiskyPay dashboard
  3. Network Monitoring: Use block explorers to verify transactions

Next Steps