Swapido Integrates WebLN for Seamless Bitcoin Payments with Fedi in Mexico

Introduction to Swapido and Fedi

Fedi empowers communities with financial freedom through Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Its mission is to replace centralized gatekeepers with decentralized, community-run federations: networks of trusted nodes that ensure secure, private, and scalable digital transactions. Built on the Fedimint protocol, Fedi’s Federated Operating System makes Bitcoin accessible to all, especially in the Global South, by combining digital wallets, secure communication, and data storage into one community-controlled platform.

Swapido is a non-custodial platform enabling instant Bitcoin-to-peso payouts to Mexican bank accounts, debit cards, and mobile numbers via the Lightning Network. With a simple identity verification process and global accessibility, Swapido makes Bitcoin practical for families, businesses, and individuals.

Why did Swapido integrate with Fedi

With Swapido’s WebLN integration, Fedi users in Mexico and worldwide can now effortlessly send pesos to any Mexican bank account using instant Bitcoin-to-peso conversions directly in the Fedi app.

This enhances Bitcoin’s global usability for everyday transactions. This article explains how to add Swapido as a Mod in Fedi and pay a Swapido invoice using the Fedi wallet.

Adding Swapido as a Mod in Fedi

Fedi’s Mods catalog now includes Swapido, enabling seamless integration. Here’s how to add it:

1. Open the Fedi app and tap “Mods”.
2. Go to the “Fedi Mods Catalog”.
3. Find Swapido, tap to copy the link, then tap the “x” in the bottom right.
4. Tap the “+” in the top right.
5. Select “Paste” to add the Swapido link.
6. Tap “Save”.

Swapido is now set up in your Fedi app for Bitcoin payments in Mexico!

Here’s a video showing you the process:

Creating and Paying a Swapido Invoice in Fedi

Now that you have added the Swapido mod to your Fedi App, you must sign up and verify your account. Once your account is approved, you can jump straight to creating your first recipient and doing your first transaction.

1. Open the Fedi app and tap “Mods”.
2. Click on the Swapido Mod.
3. Create a Recipient by clicking on the ‘’Create Recipient’’ button.
4. Enter the amount in pesos and click on ‘’Create Swap’’.
5. Click on ‘’Confirm Payment’’ and then ‘’Accept’’
6. The recipient receives a direct bank transfer.

Here’s a video showing you how to do it:

Why Use Swapido with Fedi?

Swapido and Fedi’s community-driven federations offer a decentralized way to use Bitcoin for everyday transactions in Mexico. With WebLN, payments are fast, secure, and affordable, aligning with Fedi’s vision of empowering communities to control their digital lives.

Start using Swapido with Fedi today to make effortless payments in Mexico!