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Gaming & Esports Payments with Moneta

How gaming platforms, esports organizations, and game developers are using stablecoins for instant, global payments.

Instant Payouts

Pay tournament winners, streamers, and creators instantly anywhere in the world

Global Reach

Reach players in 190+ countries without banking infrastructure requirements

Microtransactions

Enable small in-game purchases without credit card minimum fees

Prize Distribution

Distribute esports prize pools to winners instantly after matches

Gaming Payment Challenges

The gaming industry faces unique payment challenges that traditional systems can't solve:

Global player base:Players in countries without PayPal or banking access
Payout delays:Tournament winners wait weeks for prize money
High fees on small amounts:Credit card fees make microtransactions unprofitable
Creator payouts:Streamers and content creators face payment minimums and delays

Gaming Payment Use Cases

Esports Prize Distribution

Distribute tournament prize pools instantly to winners anywhere in the world. No more waiting weeks for international wire transfers.

Instant
Prize delivery
190+
Countries supported
$0
Processing fees

Streamer & Creator Payouts

Pay streamers, content creators, and influencers instantly without payment minimums or platform delays.

  • No $100 minimum threshold
  • Daily or weekly payouts possible
  • Works for creators in any country
  • Transparent on-chain records

In-Game Purchases

Accept stablecoin payments for in-game items, skins, and virtual goods without credit card fees eating into margins.

Fee Comparison: $5 In-Game Purchase

Credit Card (2.9% + $0.30)-$0.45 (9% of sale)
Moneta$0 (0% of sale)

Play-to-Earn Rewards

Distribute play-to-earn rewards in stablecoins that players can actually use, not volatile tokens.

  • Stable value rewards
  • Instant withdrawals
  • No minimum withdrawal
  • Global accessibility

Easy Integration

Integrate Moneta into your gaming platform with our developer-friendly SDK:

prize-distribution.ts
// Distribute tournament prizes to winners
import { Moneta } from '@moneta/sdk';

const moneta = new Moneta({ apiKey: 'your-api-key' });

// Pay tournament winners instantly
const winners = [
  { address: '0x...', amount: 10000, place: 1 },
  { address: '0x...', amount: 5000, place: 2 },
  { address: '0x...', amount: 2500, place: 3 },
];

const payments = await moneta.batchPayment({
  recipients: winners.map(w => ({
    address: w.address,
    amount: w.amount,
    currency: 'USDT',
    memo: `Tournament Prize - ${w.place} Place`
  }))
});

// All winners receive funds instantly!

Case Study: Esports Tournament Organizer

A major esports tournament organizer switched to Moneta for prize distribution across their global tournament series:

Annual Prize Pool
$5M across 200+ events
Winners Paid
3,000+ players in 45 countries
Previous Payout Time
2-4 weeks average
Current Payout Time
Same day (usually minutes)
$150,000annual fee savings
98%player satisfaction

Security & Compliance

Built for Gaming

Anti-fraud protection
Prevent chargebacks and payment fraud
Age verification
Integrate with existing KYC systems
Audit trails
Complete transaction history on-chain
Rate limiting
Prevent abuse and bot transactions

Ready to Level Up Your Payments?

Join leading gaming platforms and esports organizations using Moneta for instant, global payments.

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