# ForgingBlock > Leading Decentralized Cryptocurrency Payment Gateway ForgingBlock enables merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments through a unified payment gateway supporting multiple blockchains with peer-to-peer settlement. ForgingBlock provides cryptocurrency payment infrastructure for merchants through a non-custodial payment gateway. Users can accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins across multiple blockchain networks including Layer 2 solutions. The platform features a unified API, direct wallet-to-wallet transfers with no intermediary custody, and plugin integrations for major e-commerce platforms. - Type: Company - Sector: Payments - Status: Active - Founded: 2016-08-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/forgingblock ## Products - [ForgingBlock Payment Gateway](https://thegrid.id/profiles/forgingblock): A self-custodial payment gateway enabling merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments through blockchain networks with peer-to-peer settlement. The system provides a unified API supporting multiple cryptocurrencies, automated invoice generation with 15-minute expiration windows, and direct customer-to-merchant wallet transfers without intermediary custody or private key requirements. (Bill Pay tools, Live, Main Product) - [ForgingBlock Point of Sale Terminal](https://thegrid.id/profiles/forgingblock): A point-of-sale application and hardware terminal system enabling in-person cryptocurrency payment acceptance. The system integrates with pre-certified card readers and cloud-based fleet management, supporting cryptocurrency transactions through mobile and physical terminal interfaces with real-time payment processing. (Card, Live) - [ForgingBlock Lightning Network Gateway](https://thegrid.id/profiles/forgingblock): A Bitcoin Lightning Network payment implementation providing instant transaction confirmation and micropayment capabilities. The system operates Lightning Network nodes enabling sub-satoshi transactions with minimal fees, supporting retail point-of-sale terminals and device-to-device transfers through smart contract execution on Bitcoin's second layer. (Merchant Payment Gateway, Live) - [ForgingBlock Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/forgingblock): A self-custodial wallet application supporting Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchain networks. Users maintain control of private keys while managing digital assets across multiple chains, with the wallet providing transaction signing and asset management interfaces for Ethereum-based tokens and smart contract interactions. 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