DV.net (DaVinci) is a crypto processing platform with an open-source, non-custodial architecture that does not charge fees for payment processing.

Let’s explore how the product works and what sets it apart from competitors.

How DV.net Works

DV.net generates a unique blockchain address for each transaction. Funds are sent directly to the merchant's wallet. The platform does not have access to private keys, which are stored on the seller's side.

The architecture consists of three microservices:

  • dv-merchant — a backend in Go that handles business logic, exchange integration, and webhook delivery;
  • dv-processing — a module that signs transactions;
  • dv-frontend — a Vue 3 interface for the dashboard and payment form. Data storage is managed by PostgreSQL and Redis.

According to the documentation, the platform supports over 50 crypto assets across Bitcoin, TRON, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Arbitrum, and Polygon.

Integration options include plugins for WooCommerce and OpenCart, SDKs in PHP/Python/JavaScript, a Telegram bot, and payment links. The platform's repositories are available on GitHub. A working demo is accessible at demo.dv.net, allowing users to test the merchant dashboard and payment process without registration.

Interface of DaVinci. Source: DV.net.

Three Ways to Deploy a Crypto Merchant

The chosen deployment method affects costs, control level, and security responsibility. DV.net offers three options, each balancing convenience and autonomy differently.

Cloud Version at cloud.dv.net can be launched in minutes. The DV.net team manages infrastructure, updates, and DDoS protection.

As of publication, the service does not charge additional fees or subscription costs for the cloud plan.

The team claims that DV.net data centers ensure 99.9% uptime or higher. Updates are installed automatically, and technical support handles any issues, allowing merchants to focus on their business without worrying about server infrastructure. The downside is limited control over data. Seed phrases are encrypted but stored on DV.net servers.

Self-Hosted Installation is for those who want control over their infrastructure. The system requirements are modest: 4 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, and 30 GB NVMe SSD. Supported operating systems include Ubuntu 22.04/24.04, Debian 11–13, and CentOS 8–10. Installation is done with a single command in the terminal and, according to developers, takes no more than three minutes.

With self-hosting, the merchant controls every aspect of the system, from OS version and firewall configuration to security policies. All data, including encrypted seed phrases and transaction history, is stored locally and not shared with third parties. Server resources are not shared with other users, ensuring stable performance and low latency.

The trade-off is ongoing operational costs: server rental, administration, updates, and backups. As stated in the documentation:

“Only you have access to your data, so ensuring system backups is entirely your responsibility.”

For clarity, here’s a comparison of the two approaches:

CriterionOwn ServerCloudCostsServer rental/purchase, administration, blockchain feesOnly blockchain feesControlFull control over environment and dataLimited controlSecurityFull responsibility of the merchantShared with DV.net, including DDoS protectionReliabilityDepends on the merchant, costly redundancyProvided by DV.net (claimed 99.9%)UpdatesMerchant-side controlAutomatic

Docker Build is suitable for developers who prefer containerization. The dv-bundle repository contains ready-made scripts for quick deployment. Simply clone the repository and run docker compose — the merchant will be accessible at http://localhost:80.

The documentation details domain linking through Cloudflare or Nginx, including SSL certificate issuance.

0% Fees

The main selling point of DV.net is its zero-fee platform. Merchants only pay blockchain network fees.

For comparison, BitPay charges 1–2% plus $0.25 per transaction, CoinGate charges 1%, NOWPayments charges 0.5–1%, and Heleket charges from 0.4%. Among competitors, only BTCPay Server offers zero fees.

DV.net optimizes network fee costs in three ways. In the TRON network, the system uses TRX staking to obtain energy, which covers the costs of executing smart contracts.

According to the team, without staking, each USDT (TRC-20) transfer costs about 25–27 TRX (~$2.50), while with it, the cost drops to around 0.345 TRX (~$0.04). This results in savings of over 90%.

For Bitcoin, DV.net uses SegWit addresses and groups multiple payments into a single transaction. Additionally, transfers in the Bitcoin and Ethereum networks are automatically sent during low traffic periods, further reducing costs.

Moreover, the platform is integrated with seven major CEXs: Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, HTX, KuCoin, and OKX.

Automatic conversion of volatile tokens to stablecoins occurs through internal transfers on exchanges — without additional network fees.

Security: Strengths and Weaknesses

The non-custodial architecture is DV.net's main advantage in terms of security. Even with complete server compromise, an attacker cannot access the merchant's funds. This eliminates counterparty risk — a problem that has cost users of centralized exchanges billions of dollars.

Additional security measures include two-factor authentication, data encryption, IP whitelists, and GPG signatures for updates. An integrated AML check through the AMLBot service scans transactions against sanction lists, dark web market addresses, mixers, and wallets associated with extortion.

Registration does not require verification — just an email and password. This is appealing for privacy-focused merchants.

No independent security audit has been conducted. The open-source code theoretically allows anyone to review it, but with only 16 stars on the main repository, the likelihood of a thorough crowdsourced review is minimal.

DV Technologies Ltd. is registered in the Seychelles — a jurisdiction popular among crypto projects for its lenient regulations. The team is represented by pseudonyms on GitHub — a common practice in the industry, but one that does not enhance trust.

DV.net Compared to Competitors

The market for crypto payment gateways offers solutions ranging from fully regulated custodial services to self-hosted tools. DV.net occupies a unique position, combining the ideology of BTCPay Server with the convenience of hosted solutions.

BTCPay Server is the closest analog: 0% fees, non-custodial, open source, and no KYC. However, BTCPay operates only on a self-hosted server, supports Bitcoin (altcoins via plugins), does not offer automatic conversion, and lacks exchange integration. BTCPay has over 7000 stars on GitHub, a long history of community audits, and supports Lightning Network. DV.net surpasses it in the number of supported blockchains, availability of a cloud version, and CEX integration.

NOWPayments supports over 350 cryptocurrencies. Its fee is 0.5–1%. For merchants needing maximum coin coverage and a proven reputation, NOWPayments is a more reliable choice, but DV.net is cheaper.

CoinGate and BitPay target the regulated corporate segment with strict KYC. Both offer fiat withdrawal — a feature that DV.net lacks.

The combination of 0% fees, non-custodial architecture, open source, no KYC, and cloud hosting is not offered by any competitor as of early 2026, except for DV.net. BTCPay Server meets all criteria except for cloud and multi-chain support.

Open Source of DaVinci

GitHub DV.net contains 22 public repositories. Metrics as of February 2026 include:

  • dv-merchant — 16 stars, 5 forks, last updated February 12;
  • dv-processing — 8 stars, 3 forks, last updated February 17;
  • dv-frontend — 4 stars, 3 forks, last updated February 16.

Project development is active — in February 2026, the repository saw numerous commits. However, the 16 stars on the main repository indicate relatively low recognition of the project in the open-source community.

DV.net is a product of a team that publishes code openly, rather than a project relying on external contributors. It addresses a specific need: accepting crypto payments without fees and intermediaries. Optimizing network fees in TRON reduces merchant costs, while integration with seven exchanges automates conversion.

For technically skilled users capable of deploying the product on their own server, DV.net is a viable alternative to BTCPay Server with support for more blockchains.