### Author:  [@spirobel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/spirobel)
#### Post date: [May 15, 2023, 6:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monero-subscriptions-plugin/264997/1 "2023-05-15T06:11:43Z")
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| :information_source: | **Summary** | **Monero Subscriptions** allows site owners to sell recurring and one-time purchase subscriptions that grant access to a group on a Discourse instance. |
| :hammer_and_wrench: | **Repository Link** | [GitHub - spirobel/monero-discourse-subscriptions: A Discourse plugin that allows payments and subscription management via Monero. · GitHub](https://github.com/spirobel/monero-discourse-subscriptions) |
| :open_book: | **Install Guide** | [How to install plugins in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-plugins-in-discourse/19157) |
### Features
Here is a video that describes the features:
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The full video can also be found on youtube:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeyAH9JUs2g](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeyAH9JUs2g)
### Configuration
Please follow the steps described in the README of the github repository:
[https://github.com/spirobel/monero-discourse-subscriptions](https://github.com/spirobel/monero-discourse-subscriptions)
### TODO
- I tried this with stagenet coins and it has been running without issue on forum.monerochan.news since I created it.
- There is currently no budget to maintain it, so don’t use it for production.
Because of the versatile permission system of Discourse, it is possible to use this in many creative ways to sell content / access to more productive group conversations.
> [@How would I install a cryptocurrency paywall?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-i-install-a-cryptocurrency-paywall/264103/6):
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> That is possible. Take a look at the category security settings page: The Builders group would for example be the group that people pay subscription access for. You are free to add the everyone group as well and remove the create and reply permissions. So everyone can see the posts (no paywall) but people have to pay to create topics and reply to them. (You could go even more fancy and charge extra for people to create topics vs just being able to reply) So this plugin can be used…
I used a special technique to make the better maintained js package work with Discourse: [https://twitter.com/spirobel/status/1596299822516285440](https://twitter.com/spirobel/status/1596299822516285440)
If you are looking for similar solutions I am also available for consulting work. This work can be adapted for other cryptocurrencies and payment providers.
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### Author:  [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)
#### Post date: [August 1, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monero-subscriptions-plugin/264997/2 "2023-08-01T16:15:29Z")
Hey, can it be adapted to display the XMR prices calculated from USD like BTCPay?
That could gain more attention and use cases :slight_smile:
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### Author:  [@spirobel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/spirobel)
#### Post date: [August 2, 2023, 7:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monero-subscriptions-plugin/264997/3 "2023-08-02T07:44:07Z")
> [@spirobel](#):
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> The full video can also be found on youtube:[Monero powered patreon! Open sourced NOW! - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeyAH9JUs2g)
> [@satonotdead](#):
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> adapted to display the XMR prices calculated from USD like BTCPay
Where do you currently see the difference between the way this plugin works and BTCPay?
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### Author:  [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)
#### Post date: [November 21, 2024, 6:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monero-subscriptions-plugin/264997/4 "2024-11-21T06:57:09Z")
> [@spirobel](#):
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> Where do you currently see the difference between the way this plugin works and BTCPay?
Hello sr, again. BTCPay calculates the pricing in USD (and crypto) when generating invoices and displaying the total price to pay.
This plugin will be updated following [Bootbox is now deprecated](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bootbox-is-now-deprecated/244902)?
We should like to use it!
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### Author:  [@spirobel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/spirobel)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monero-subscriptions-plugin/264997/5 "2024-11-23T20:04:21Z")
> [@satonotdead](#):
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> Hello sr, again. BTCPay calculates the pricing in USD (and crypto) when generating invoices and displaying the total price to pay.
the plugin does exactly the same. Watch the video carefully.
> [@satonotdead](#):
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> This plugin will be updated following [Bootbox is now deprecated](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bootbox-is-now-deprecated/244902)?
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> We should like to use it!
I am currently working on an alternative.
happy to chat more on x or here in DMs
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### Author:  [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monero-subscriptions-plugin/264997/6 "2025-06-12T16:27:03Z")
May I know how usable this plugin actually is and how much it should be improved in order to be considered at an enterprise level?
Privacy is becoming increasingly important, and I understand that Discourse community can anticipate this.
_This plugin should not be funded by those who depend on the current system but by those who are building the next._
> _According to the [World Bank’s Financial Inclusion Project](https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/financialinclusion), 27% of the world’s adults remain unbanked; while a further 50% remain underbanked, defined as an adult without a credit card._
I want to know if I can push this forward or only focus on BTCPay implementation for transparent payments for [enterprises or individuals that want to use cryptocurrency like Namecheap (~$80M in revenue)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-different-payment-methods-to-discourse-subscription/218889/25).
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### Author:  [@Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monero-subscriptions-plugin/264997/7 "2025-06-12T16:29:46Z")
> [@satonotdead](#):
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> _This plugin should not be funded by those who depend on the current system but by those who are building the next._
the builders are not necessarily the users of the plugin. the orgs that need it and want to use it are the ones that should fund the work to build it.
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### Author:  [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monero-subscriptions-plugin/264997/8 "2025-06-12T16:34:48Z")
> [@Lilly](#):
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> the builders are not necessarily the users of the plugin. the orgs that need it and want to use it are the ones that should fund the work to build it.
Thanks for your reply Lilly, that quote was directly sent to @spirobel because we both know that enterprise usually can’t use Monero because the need to tax and be taxed.
And Monero design just don’t care about this, probably being created for peer-to-peer transactions on individuals level.
By the way, BTCPay (as described) can integrate transparent payments and allow enterprises like Namecheap to use it :slight_smile:
[ ](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/optimized/4X/3/c/c/3cc2ef0286d69a61136e819c45146e5de94c2c57_2_1035x730.png)
I just want to know **how it’s the current state of this plugin** in order to focus my contributions to the more chances in Discourse to exist and/or continue existing.
Banks are going to die and not everyone will use CBDCs.