Send Pi by username. Accept Pi in your app. Build the next generation of Pi commerce — without the complexity.
Pi's native wallet handles transfers. Vura handles commerce — payment links, merchant dashboards, developer SDKs, and instant settlement directly to your Pi wallet.
Pi's native wallet is great for simple transfers. Vura is built for merchants, developers, and anyone who wants more from their Pi.
| Feature | Vura | Pi Wallet | Other Pi Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Send by username | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shareable payment links | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Merchant SDK | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Business earnings dashboard | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Blockchain TxID verification | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Direct wallet settlement | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| P2P fee | Free | Free | Varies |
| Merchant transaction fee | 1% | N/A | N/A |
Vura's SDK handles the entire payment lifecycle. You write three lines. Your users pay in Pi. Funds arrive in your wallet automatically.
No monthly fees. No setup costs. No hidden charges. Pay only when you get paid.
That's the merchant transaction fee. Among the lowest in crypto payment processing. P2P transfers are always free.
Everything you need to know about Vura, Pi payments, and getting started.
Vura is the payment infrastructure layer for Pi Network — similar to how Stripe works for traditional web payments. It enables Pi users to send and receive Pi by username, create payment links, scan QR codes, and gives developers a simple SDK to accept Pi payments in any app.
Pi's wallet handles basic transfers. Vura adds the merchant layer: shareable payment links, a business dashboard with earnings analytics, a developer SDK for embedding Pi payments in any app, and QR codes tied to specific amounts and memos. Vura is the infrastructure between Pi and commerce.
Register as a merchant in Vura's Business dashboard, get your API key, and integrate the Vura SDK. The REST API works with any backend language. When a user pays, Vura handles the full payment lifecycle — blockchain submission, confirmation, and settlement directly to your Pi wallet.
Yes. Vura uses Pi Network's official payment SDK and APIs. Transactions settle directly on the Pi blockchain (built on Stellar) and every payment includes a verifiable blockchain transaction ID you can check on Pi's block explorer. Vura never asks for or stores your 24-word passphrase.
Vura's API follows REST conventions and is designed to be AI-implementation-friendly. Provide your AI assistant the Vura API base URL, your merchant API key from the Business dashboard, and the endpoint reference. Core endpoints: POST /v1/links/create to generate payment links, POST /v1/payments/confirm for server-side confirmation, and GET /v1/transactions for history. The SDK handles app-to-user payouts automatically after confirmation.
Vura is live on Pi Testnet now for testing and feedback. Mainnet launch is imminent — pending Pi Core Team wallet approval. Join the Pi Fireside Chat to follow updates and be among the first users on mainnet.
Try Vura on testnet today. No fees, no commitment — just Pi payments that work.