• From the Blink home screen, tap the “Receive” button

• The app will ask you to specify an amount (e.g., 50,000 sats or $5)
• Enter the amount you want to receive
• Tap “Create Invoice” or “Generate”
• A QR code will be displayed – this is your Lightning Invoice

If sender is near you:
• Have them scan the QR code directly with their wallet app

If sender is remote:
• Tap “Copy” or “Share” to send the payment request via text, email, or messenger
• Or share your Lightning Address: yourname@blink.sv
• Once the sender pays, Bitcoin appears in your wallet instantly!

• From the Blink home screen, tap the “Send” button
• You’ll be prompted to either Scan a QR Code or Paste a Lightning Invoice/Address

To scan a QR code:
• Tap the Scan icon
• Point your phone’s camera at the recipient’s Lightning Invoice QR code

-OR-
To paste an invoice/address:
• If recipient sent you a payment request (Lightning Invoice string or Lightning Address like user@blink.sv)
• Paste it into the destination field
• The app will detect the type of request automatically

• The app displays the amount and fee (often zero or very low for Lightning)
• Review the details carefully
• Tap “Confirm” or “Send”
• Transaction is sent instantly over the Lightning Network!

• Open your web browser
• Go to: btcmap.org/add-location
• Find “Done-for-you” form

Merchant Name: Enter your official business name
Select Location: Use the map tool to place a pin where your business is
Address: Enter your full street address (optional)
Category: Select business type (Restaurant, Retail, Service, etc.)

Select payment methods you accept:
On-chain: Traditional Bitcoin (higher fees, slower)
Lightning: Fast, cheap Bitcoin payments (Recommended – your Blink Wallet!)
Lightning Contactless: NFC/tap-to-pay via Lightning

• Website (optional)
• Phone (optional)
• Opening Hours (optional)
Data Source: Select “I am the business owner”
Public Contact: Provide email for verification

• Review all information
• Tap “Submit Location”
• A volunteer will verify and add your business to the map
• Your business will appear on btcmap.org

• Navigate to: map.bitcoin.com
• Tap the “Submit Listing” button (usually bottom right corner)

• The form will prompt you to search for your business
• If your business is on Google Maps, it will fetch that data
• If not on Google Maps, manually input your business address

Fill in required details:
• Business Name
• Address and geographical location
• Categories (Food & Drink, Shopping, Services, etc.)
• Contact details (for verification)
• Cryptocurrencies you accept (Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, etc.)

• Submit your listing
• Bitcoin.com Maps support staff will review (usually 1-2 business days)
• Upon verification, your business is added to the map
Note: Only physical businesses (not online-only) are listed