Paying for hosting with crypto used to be a niche option bolted on as an afterthought. At EQVPS it's the primary, native way to pay — using stablecoins, on the networks you already use, with no card and no KYC. Here's everything you need to know.
Why stablecoins, not volatile coins
You pay in USDC or USDT — stablecoins pegged to the US dollar. That matters for a simple reason: price predictability. A $5 plan costs about 5 USDC, today and next month. You're not exposed to the price swings you'd get paying in a volatile asset, and there's no awkward "the price moved while I was checking out" problem.
The networks: which one should you pick?
EQVPS accepts stablecoins on three networks. Pick based on where your funds are and what fees you want to pay:
| Network | Tokens | Fees | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | USDC, USDT | Very low | Cheap, fast settlement; great default |
| Tron | USDT | Very low | Popular for USDT, fast and inexpensive |
| Ethereum | USDC, USDT | Higher (gas) | Use if your funds already live on mainnet |
If you're choosing fresh, Base (for USDC/USDT) or Tron (for USDT) give you the lowest fees and quick confirmations. Ethereum mainnet works perfectly well — just expect higher gas, so it's best when that's where your stablecoins already sit.
Always double-check you're sending on the same network you selected at checkout. Sending USDT over the wrong chain is the most common (and avoidable) crypto payment mistake.
How the payment actually works
- Top up your balance. You create a top-up invoice and get a checkout link with a deposit address (and a QR code).
- Send from your wallet. Pay the exact amount in USDC/USDT on the chosen network from any wallet — MetaMask, a hardware wallet, an exchange withdrawal, whatever you use.
- Balance credited. Once the transaction confirms on-chain, your prepaid balance updates automatically.
- Spend it. Order a VPS (or several) — the cost is deducted from your balance.
The prepaid-balance model has a nice side effect for automation: an AI agent can order servers from a funded balance without ever touching your wallet — you fund once, the agent operates within that budget.
Non-custodial means you stay in control
The payment gateway behind EQVPS is self-hosted and non-custodial. In plain terms: it doesn't hold your private keys or take custody of your funds. You send the payment directly on-chain from your own wallet. There's no third-party processor sitting between you and your money, which is also why the whole flow needs no KYC — there's no custodial entity required to collect your identity.
Tips for a smooth payment
- Match the network. Select the chain at checkout and send on that exact chain.
- Send the full amount. Underpaying leaves the invoice short; account for the tiny network fee separately.
- Keep your keys safe. Because it's non-custodial, your wallet security is your responsibility — use a hardware wallet for larger balances.
- Confirmations are quick on Base and Tron; allow a little longer on Ethereum during busy periods.
Ready to pay in crypto?
Fund a balance in USDC or USDT, order your server, and you're live — no card, no documents, no waiting room. See the plans or read how a no-KYC VPS works.