Book, Pay, Done: Boosty Labs Builds First Cal.com + Coinbase Commerce Integration
If you ever wished to receive direct on-chain crypto payments for your expert time, consider your wish granted. Boosty Labs, in collaboration with Cal.com and Coinbase Development Platform, has created Onchain Bookings — the first online booking system integrated with crypto payments.
What is Onchain Bookings?
Onchain Bookings is an open-source app template for professionals and creatives who want to accept crypto payments and deposits for their calendar bookings. It connects Cal.com’s scheduling system with Coinbase Commerce’s payment processing (at the time of writing, only USDC stablecoin payments are available).
The tool works simply: clients schedule appointments through a calendar interface and complete their booking by paying in cryptocurrency.
Key Features and Benefits
Onchain Bookings solves real problems with practical features:
- Payment-first confirmation
- Direct API integration
- Confirmation notifications
- Error recovery
The system only confirms appointments after verifying payments, which reduces no-shows. It also connects directly to Cal.com and Coinbase Commerce through their APIs, fixing reliability issues.
The booking interface is simple: both parties get confirmation emails when everything is complete. If a payment fails, clients can try again without starting over, saving them frustration and keeping the booking intact.
Technical Setup
Onchain Bookings uses React.js for the web application. It connects directly to:
- Cal.com’s API for scheduling
- Coinbase Commerce SDK for payments
The user path is straightforward:
- Browse the calendar for available time slots.
- Pick a time and enter appointment information.
- Make a deposit or full payment through Coinbase Commerce.
- After payment verification, both sides receive booking confirmations.
Why Professionals Need This
Freelancers, consultants, and appointment-based businesses lose money when clients don’t show up. Onchain Bookings fixes this by requiring payment upfront, which makes clients more likely to keep their appointments. It also frees up time previously spent on payment tracking and matching payments to bookings.
The crypto payment option attracts clients who prefer digital currency. For international work, it eliminates waiting for bank transfers and avoids currency conversion fees. Payments are processed immediately, no matter the time zone or banking hours.
Who Can Use This
Onchain Bookings works well for several types of businesses:
- Photographers, designers, and artists can collect deposits before sessions or consultations.
- Consultants and coaches can secure payment before spending their time.
- Private healthcare providers can simplify appointment bookings and payments.
- Tutors and instructors can handle scheduling and payment in one place.
Bottom Line
At Boosty Labs, we’re overjoyed to have worked with the Coinbase Development Platform to develop this prototype. The collaboration has produced a practical tool that makes blockchain useful for everyday business operations. It allows businesses and entrepreneurs to collect payments in crypto when clients book their time.
About Boosty Labs
Boosty Labs is a premier blockchain development company with broad tech expertise and 150+ highly skilled developers and strategists on the team.
Founded in 2017, Boosty Labs has completed 250+ projects and collaborated with Fortune 500 companies and industry giants, such as Ledger, Consensys, Near, WalletConnect, MoonPay, and Storj.
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