Break free from payment processor censorship. Support creators and platforms directly.
Can't be blocked by Visa, Mastercard, or activist pressure
Work across borders without arbitrary restrictions
Your purchases remain your business
Build resilience against future censorship attempts
The ultimate censorship-resistant payment method
Download: Exodus (desktop), Blue Wallet (mobile), or Electrum (advanced)
Use: Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, or Bitcoin ATMs
Move from exchange to your personal wallet for security
Send to merchant's Bitcoin address when checking out
USDT on Tron network or USDC on Polygon offer low fees and wide acceptance. Perfect bridge between traditional and crypto payments.
Traditional alternatives that bypass card networks
Massive in China, growing globally
Chinese market essential
Instant payments in Brazil
Unified Payments Interface
Mobile money in Africa
Philippines digital wallets
These bypass Western card networks entirely, making them resistant to Visa/Mastercard pressure.
Warning: These services are also being pressured. Use while still available but have backups ready.
How to support your favorite platforms and creators
Many itch.io creators accept:
Japanese platform, multiple payment options including crypto
Accepts Bitcoin, ships physical copies
Gaming-focused, own payment processing
Community-driven, direct creator support
Set up at least one crypto wallet and buy a small amount to practice
Make your first alternative payment purchase to support a creator
Gradually shift more purchases to censorship-resistant methods
Teach others these methods - network effects matter
Every alternative payment is a vote against censorship. Start today.