How the 10-digit BetaPay wallet number works
Why BetaPay replaces long crypto addresses with a simple 10-digit number, how it maps to your wallet, and how it keeps you from sending money to the wrong person.
A normal crypto address is 42 characters long. It's impossible to remember, easy to mistype and gives you no clue who is on the other end. BetaPay replaces it with something everyone already understands: a 10-digit number.
What your number is
When you create a BetaPay wallet, you get a number like 204 881 5534. It works like a bank account number or a phone number. You can share it out loud, write it on an invoice or drop it in a group chat.
Behind the scenes, the number points to your own smart wallet onchain. The number is just a friendly label. The money always lives in your wallet, under your keys.
What happens when someone pays you
- They open BetaPay and tap Pay.
- They type your 10-digit number.
- BetaPay looks it up and shows your verified name with a tick.
- They review the amount and the small network fee, and swipe to send.
- You get the money in about a second, along with a notification.
Why a name check matters
Most crypto mistakes happen at the address step: a pasted address that was swapped by malware, or a single wrong character. With BetaPay you see who you're paying before any money moves. If the name doesn't look right, you just don't send.
A number you can say out loud, and a name you can check before you pay.
Number vs. address, side by side
| Crypto address | BetaPay number | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 42 characters | 10 digits |
| Easy to say out loud | No | Yes |
| Shows who you're paying | No | Yes, with a verified name |
| Typo protection | None | Name check before sending |
| Where the money lives | Your wallet | Your wallet |
The last row is the important one. A number doesn't change who owns the money. It only changes how easy it is to get money to the right place.
Where to share your number
Because it's short and familiar, your number fits anywhere you'd normally share contact details:
- In a chat. Drop it in a group chat when you're splitting a bill.
- On an invoice. Freelancers can add it next to their name, so clients pay in a couple of taps.
- Out loud. Read it over the phone or across a table. Ten digits are easy to repeat back.
- As a QR code. Your receive screen shows a code that friends can scan instead of typing.
Keeping your number private
Your number lets people pay you. It doesn't let anyone take money out of your wallet, see your keys or approve payments for you. Only you can send money from your wallet, and every outgoing payment needs your swipe to confirm.
You can treat your number the way you'd treat a bank account number: fine to share with people who need to pay you, and no reason to post it everywhere.
Can I still use a regular address?
Yes. BetaPay is a real onchain wallet, so you can still receive from and send to standard addresses when you need to. The 10-digit number is simply the easier, safer default.
Common questions
Can two people have the same number? No. Each number points to exactly one wallet, which is why the name check is reliable.
Does my number work across countries? Yes. Onchain money doesn't stop at borders, so a friend abroad pays you the same way a friend next door does.
What if I type the wrong number? You'll see a different name, or no match at all, before anything is sent. Just correct the number and check again.
Get your number
Numbers are handed out as people come off the waitlist. Join it here to claim yours early.