Understanding PayXor's Four Payment Modes

PayXor offers four distinct payment modes, each designed for different use cases and monetization strategies. Understanding when to use each mode is key to building a successful Web3 application.

Session Mode

Best for: Subscription services, time-limited access, temporary premium features

Session mode provides time-limited access to your application. When a user pays for a session, they gain access for a configurable duration (specified in seconds). Once the session expires, the user needs to pay again to continue accessing the feature.

Use cases:

• SaaS platforms with monthly subscriptions
• Gaming platforms with premium time-limited features
• Temporary access passes

Feature Mode

Best for: One-time purchases, permanent upgrades, premium features

Feature mode enables one-time payments to unlock specific features permanently. Once a user pays for a feature, they have access to it indefinitely - there's no expiration date.

Use cases:

• Premium feature unlocks
• One-time upgrades
• Add-on purchases

Receipt Mode

Best for: Digital goods, marketplace transactions, verifiable purchases

Receipt mode generates a unique, verifiable receipt for each transaction. This is perfect for scenarios where you need proof of purchase for digital goods or services.

Use cases:

• Digital marketplace transactions
• NFT purchases
• Digital content sales

Pass Mode

Best for: Memberships, exclusive access, ongoing privileges

Pass mode issues membership passes that grant ongoing privileges. Unlike sessions, passes don't expire automatically - they provide continuous access until revoked.

Use cases:

• Exclusive membership clubs
• VIP access programs
• Ongoing subscription benefits

Choosing the Right Mode

The choice of payment mode depends on your specific use case:

• Need time-limited access? Use Session
• Selling permanent features? Use Feature
• Need purchase verification? Use Receipt
• Offering memberships? Use Pass

You can even combine multiple modes in a single application to create a flexible monetization strategy.