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# Monero Integration

> Accept Monero (XMR) payments with WhiskyPay

# Monero Integration

WhiskyPay now supports Monero (XMR) payments, allowing merchants to accept payments through one of the most privacy-focused cryptocurrencies available. This integration expands WhiskyPay's payment options beyond Solana tokens, providing more flexibility for both merchants and customers.

## Why Monero?

Monero offers several unique advantages:

* **Enhanced Privacy**: Monero transactions are completely private by default
* **Fungibility**: All XMR tokens are interchangeable, with no history tracking
* **Decentralization**: Resistant to specialized mining hardware, maintaining network decentralization
* **Global Appeal**: Popular with users who prioritize financial privacy

## Integration Overview

The Monero integration consists of:

* **Monero Payment SDK**: A React component for accepting XMR payments
* **Backend Gateway**: Handles XMR payment verification and confirmations
* **Unified API**: Consistent with WhiskyPay's existing API patterns

## Key Features

* **Simple Integration**: Easy-to-use React components
* **Real-time Payment Tracking**: Automatic status updates
* **Customizable UI**: Dark and light mode support
* **Robust Error Handling**: Comprehensive error states and retry mechanisms
* **Address Verification**: Built-in validation for XMR addresses

## Getting Started

To start accepting Monero payments:

1. Install the Monero Payment SDK
2. Configure your payment gateway
3. Add the Monero payment component to your application

See the [Monero Quickstart](/monero/quickstart) guide for detailed implementation instructions.

## Requirements

* Node.js 16+
* React 16.8+ (for hooks support)
* Access to a Monero gateway endpoint

## Example Implementation

Here's a simple example of implementing the Monero Payment component:

```jsx theme={null}
import { MoneroPaymentComponent } from 'monero-payment-sdk';

function CheckoutPage() {
  return (
    <MoneroPaymentComponent
      gatewayUrl="https://your-gateway-url.com"
      amount={0.01}
      description="Premium Subscription"
      onPaymentComplete={(id) => console.log(`Payment complete: ${id}`)}
    />
  );
}
```

For more detailed examples and options, see the [Integration Guide](/monero/integration).