# ChainRails

> Accept instant crypto payments from any chain, in any token or currency.

Chainrails lets developers accept crypto payments from any blockchain through a single SDK or API, without managing bridges, liquidity, or multi-chain integrations.

Chainrails is a payment infrastructure layer for developers building applications that need to accept value from multiple blockchains. Developers can integrate via SDK, API, or smart contract interfaces to receive deposits in a preferred chain and currency while payers transact from any supported chain or token. Cross-chain routing, settlement, and refunds are automated, removing the need to manage bridges or liquidity pools.

- Type: Protocol
- Sector: Payments
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2024-12-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/chainrails

## Products

- [ChainRails](https://thegrid.id/profiles/chainrails): ChainRails is a cross-chain payment gateway providing developers with SDK, REST API, and smart contract integration to accept cryptocurrency deposits from any supported blockchain in any supported token. Transactions are processed through an intent-based architecture where funds are escrowed on-chain, automatically routed, and settled to the recipient's preferred currency without requiring custom bridge logic. The platform supports pre-built UI modal components for web and mobile apps, direct API integration for server-side use cases, and contract-level integration via the Intent Broadcaster. (Merchant Payment Gateway, Early access, Main Product)

## Links

- [Main](https://chainrails.io)
- [Documentation](https://docs.chainrails.io)
- [Blog](https://blog.chainrails.io)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.chainrails.io/terms)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.chainrails.io/privacy-policy)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UrpvBvlV57u9geoBZjdb4kk3K4ez-Eqs)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/horuslabsio)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/chainrails_io)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/horuslabsio)
- [Medium](https://medium.com/@horuslabsio)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@horuslabs)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/horuslabsio)

## Relationships

- [Horus Labs](https://thegrid.id/profiles/horus_labs): Parent organization

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- [TGS Field Descriptions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-field-descriptions.md): Schema field definitions for The Grid's data model
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