Bitaps is a Bitcoin infrastructure service that provides a RESTful API for payment processing, blockchain data access, and developer tools. The platform is designed to let merchants and developers begin accepting Bitcoin payments without registration requirements or geographic restrictions, reflecting a commitment to the permissionless principles of the Bitcoin network.

The Bitaps API supports several key functions including basic payment forwarding, smart contracts for automated payment splitting among multiple parties, mass payment distribution to up to 250 addresses in a single operation, and blockchain notarization. The platform was an early adopter of SegWit technology for payment forwarding, which reduced transaction fees and improved confirmation priority for payments processed through the service.

Features

• Payment Processing — Accept Bitcoin payments with automatic forwarding to merchant wallets and HTTP callbacks for payment notifications
• Smart Contracts — Split incoming payments between multiple recipients based on configurable rules for affiliate and partnership arrangements
• Block Explorer — Real-time Bitcoin network data including blocks, transactions, and address information powered by a high-performance node
• Market Data — Price tickers, exchange rate history, and market information from major trading venues
• Developer Tools — QR code generation, address validation, and a comprehensive blockchain ledger API

Bitaps operates globally without country restrictions and does not require merchant account registration. The service does not take custody of user funds or have the ability to block customer wallets, routing payments directly between sender and recipient.