Frequently Asked Questions

The ARRRmada is a community-driven initiative that focuses on promoting and supporting the utilization of Pirate Chain (ARRR) among various merchants. It’s a platform that lists businesses accepting ARRR, fostering a robust ecosystem around this privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

Pirate Chain (ARRR) is a privacy-centric cryptocurrency that utilizes zk-SNARKs technology to ensure the privacy of its users. It’s built with the aim of providing a highly secure and private medium of exchange.

There are various wallets available that support Pirate Chain. You can find a list of supported wallets on the Pirate Chain official website here.

Accepting ARRR as payment allows merchants to tap into a privacy-focused community, ensuring secure transactions and expanding your customer base to those who prioritize privacy in their online transactions. Additionally, ARRR transactions have no chargebacks and lower fees compared to traditional payment processors.

To be listed on ARRRmada, merchants must accept Pirate Chain as a mode of payment, adhere to the community guidelines, and submit a listing request through the ARRRmada website for review and approval.

Merchants interested in listing their businesses on ARRRmada can submit a listing request using our Listing Tool. The tool helps you create a properly formatted listing with all necessary details for review and approval.

Our Listing Tool makes it easy to create your merchant listing:

1. Fill in your business details - Name, description, website, and contact information
2. Preview in real-time - See how your listing will look with live URL preview
3. Generate code - The tool creates a properly formatted listing
4. Submit via GitHub - Follow the instructions to submit your listing for review

The tool includes helpful tooltips and validates your information before submission.

Merchants listed on ARRRmada are expected to maintain a standard of service, adhere to community guidelines, and continue accepting Pirate Chain as a payment method to remain listed on the platform.

The approval process for listing requests on ARRRmada may vary, but merchants can expect a response within a reasonable timeframe after submitting their request. Currently we have set a maximum period of 2 weekdays, but typically it’s done the same day.

No. Listings are 100% free with no hidden charges.

Yes, websites and blogs that accept ARRR donations can also be listed on ARRRmada. Use our Listing Tool to create your submission.

Various payment service providers support ARRR. You can find a comprehensive list of supported payment gateways here, including:

Featured: Pirate BTCPay - The official BTCPay Server fork specifically designed for ARRR
Processors: Cryptocurrency Checkout, VerusPay, PiratePay
Integrations: Shopify Script, OpenCart

Pirate BTCPay is a specialized fork of BTCPay Server specifically designed to accept ARRR payments. It offers:

Key Features:
• Native ARRR support
• Self-hosted solution (you control your funds)
• Zero transaction fees
• Privacy-focused
• WooCommerce integration
• Point-of-Sale support
• No KYC required

Setup Requirements:
1. Basic server knowledge
2. VPS hosting (recommended)
3. Domain name

Getting Started:
Visit the Pirate BTCPay GitHub repository for detailed installation instructions and documentation. The setup typically takes 30-60 minutes for users with basic server experience.

ARRRmada provides ready-to-use badges that you can add to your website to show that you accept Pirate Chain:

Available Options:
1. Static Badges - Simple images you can link
2. Animated Badges - Eye-catching buttons
3. Custom Sizes - Various dimensions available

How to Add:
1. Visit our Donation Buttons page
2. Choose your preferred badge design
3. Copy the provided HTML code
4. Paste it into your website

The code includes both the badge image and a link back to ARRRmada, helping other users discover ARRR-accepting merchants.

Yes! ARRR can be integrated into most major e-commerce platforms:

WooCommerce (WordPress):
Use the BTCPay plugin with Pirate BTCPay Server

Shopify:
Available via Shopify Script integration

OpenCart:
Community-developed solution available

Custom Platforms:
Use Pirate BTCPay API for custom integrations

Visit our Payment Gateways page for detailed information on each integration option.

GitHub is a platform for version control and collaborative code development, allowing developers to work together on projects from anywhere in the world. For ARRRmada, GitHub serves as:

• Submission Platform - Where you submit your merchant listings
• Transparency - All submissions are publicly reviewable
• Community Participation - Anyone can suggest improvements

Don’t worry if you’re not technical - our Listing Tool generates everything you need, and we provide step-by-step instructions for the GitHub submission process.

You can contact ARRRmada via the official Pirate Chain community Discord server. Join us here and look for the #arrrmada channel.

We welcome active contributors! Here is how to get involved:

Ways to Contribute:
• Submit merchant listings
• Improve documentation
• Report bugs or suggest features
• Help other merchants on Discord
• Spread the word about ARRR-accepting businesses

Get Started:
1. Join our Discord server
2. Check out our GitHub repository
3. Introduce yourself and let us know how you would like to help!

We appreciate your help in keeping ARRRmada accurate and functional!

To Report Issues:
1. Join our Discord server
2. Post in the #arrrmada channel with details
3. Or create an issue on our GitHub repository

Please include as much detail as possible to help us resolve the issue quickly.

Yes! To update your listing:

1. Use the Listing Tool to generate an updated version
2. Submit the changes via GitHub (same process as initial submission)
3. Or contact us on Discord with the updates

Common updates include: changed business hours, new contact information, updated website URL, or additional services offered.