Getting Started

DAPs, or Decentralized Agnostic Paytags, make it easy to send and receive money across different apps, currencies, and payment networks. Just like email made communication simple and universal, DAPs aim to do the same for payments.

What brings you here?

We’ve organized our documentation to make it easier for you to find the information you need based on your goals and needs. Are you here to:

Learn and Understand DAPs

If you’re new to DAPs and want to understand what they are, how they work, and why they matter, start with our Core Concepts section. Here you’ll find:

• Building blocks that make up the DAP ecosystem
• The benefits and purpose of DAPs
• Comparing DAPs to alternative payment solutions
• How DAPs empower users and promote decentralization
• An overview of privacy considerations

Integrate DAPs into your App or Service

If you’re a developer ready to start integrating DAPs into your app or fintech service, head over to our Tutorials section. Here you’ll find step-by-step guides on:

• Setting up a DAP-enabled payment flow
• Integrating DAPs into an app

If you need guidance on a specific task, check out the How-to guides:

• How to run your own DAP registry
• How to register a custom DID with an existing DAP

Look Up Technical Details and Specifications

If you’re in the middle of implementing DAPs and need to look up a technical detail or specification, our Reference section has you covered. Here you’ll find:

• The full DAP specification
• The money address format

We want to hear from you

If you have any questions or feedback along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team via GitHub and Discord.

Happy learning and building with DAPs!