Laqira Protocol, a subsidiary of the TOBTC TRADING company based in Istanbul, Turkey, was established in 2021. It operates across multiple dynamic sectors of blockchain technology, including decentralized finance (DeFi), cryptocurrency trading, and gaming. The core offerings of Laqira Protocol include LaqiraPay, LaqiDex, and the TaBit dapp, all integrated into Laqira Protocol’s comprehensive DeFi super app, LaqiraHub. Additionally, the protocol offers various services such as a Telegram mini-app, an NFT marketplace, and the Laqirace game.

LaqiraHub is a pioneering decentralized vendor-based platform that employs a token-burning mechanism for every transaction to consistently enhance the value of LQR tokens. It is designed to cater to a wide-ranging audience, including general users, vendors, e-commerce and online business proprietors, and developers. LaqiraPay is the cornerstone and principal product within this comprehensive ecosystem.

LaqiraPay represents the inaugural fully decentralized, asset-agnostic, multi-network payment solution, effectively resolving all the limitations associated with conventional cryptocurrency payment portals.

**LaqiraPay's Distinctive Features Include:** **Fully Decentralized:** The entire payment process is governed by a decentralized system embedded within the blockchain as a smart contract, effectively preventing any form of manipulation. **Immediate Settlement:** Every transaction via LaqiraPay is settled immediately, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. This is accomplished without relying on custodial services or third-party interference, granting vendors complete control and transparency over payments from customers. **Direct Payment Reception:** When a customer pays through LaqiraPay, the funds are directly deposited into the vendor's wallet. **Vendor Transparent Financial Statements:** A key feature of LaqiraPay, crucial for vendors, is the introduction of dedicated financial statements within the network as smart contracts. These contracts meticulously record every transaction made through the LaqiraPay system on the vendor's portal, serving as transparent and lasting records of customer transactions for future reference. **Asset-Agnostic:** The asset-agnostic framework of LaqiraPay allows customers to make payments using any cryptocurrency within a specified network, removing the restrictions seen in crypto payment gateways tied to specific assets. Conversely, vendors receive payments in the form of stablecoins, avoiding concerns about value loss, transfer fees, exchange fees, etc., for a limitless range of assets. This flexibility is possible due to LaqiraPay’s adherence to a DeFi algorithm utilizing trusted price feeds like ChainLink, enabling acceptance of payments in various cryptocurrencies. **Readily Inclusive:** This feature arises from LaqiraPay's asset-agnostic nature, overcoming challenges faced by other gateways and communities. As previously stated, vendors receive stablecoins following customer payments, irrespective of the transaction's original cryptocurrency. This allows vendors to implicitly accept all cryptocurrencies, providing an opportunity for teams aiming to list their tokens on a payment portal without the need to convince vendors to accept them. Consequently, community members benefit from access to numerous stores offering varied products and services against their tokens. **Hassle-Free Customer Payment:** Unlike the tedious procedures of traditional payment gateways, where customers must send a specific amount of a designated crypto asset to a particular address, LaqiraPay simplifies the process. It merely requires connecting a wallet, selecting the desired network and asset, and pressing "Pay," proving to be an efficient solution in crowded retail environments like hypermarkets. **Automatic Valid Network Detection:** As a multi-network payment system, LaqiraPay requires the cart payment to be executed on a single network. Customers select a network from the supported options and are redirected to the payment portal. If operating on an incorrect network, LaqiraPay prompts a network switch, preventing fund loss and addressing common errors found in other gateways. **Automatic Valid Asset Detection:** Upon choosing a cryptocurrency for payment, customers are directed to the portal, where LaqiraPay automatically deducts the selected asset from their wallet upon hitting "Pay." This eliminates issues from incorrect asset transfers, a frequent problem in other gateways, and prevents fraudulent actions involving counterfeit assets. **Automatic Valid Vendor’s Address Detection:** LaqiraPay removes the need for manually sending assets to addresses, which can be stressful and error-prone. Instead, connecting a wallet to the vendor’s portal and pressing "Pay" automates and directs the assets to the correct vendor address. **Automatic Exact Amount Detection:** LaqiraPay simplifies payment by eliminating the manual entry of transaction amounts. The payment portal autonomously deducts the suitable amount from the customer’s wallet, refunding any surplus after the payment completion. **Transparent Exchange Rate:** LaqiraPay uses transparent, real-time on-chain price feeds from providers like Chainlink and Pyth, ensuring fair transaction charges. It also incorporates a stablecoin depeg protection mechanism to protect vendors from stablecoin price volatility risks. **Slippage:** To safeguard against sandwich attacks linked with its DeFi algorithm, LaqiraPay implements a slippage logic, protecting against customer fund loss and ensuring transactional stability by preventing execution when price deviations exceed customer-defined limits. **In-App Wallet:** LaqiraPay includes a built-in wallet for customer payments, allowing fund deposits and withdrawals as needed. Vendors can choose to receive payments into their in-app wallet, enjoying lower commission rates than direct personal wallet transfers. **Cashback:** Customers making payments through LaqiraPay receive cashback credited to their in-app wallet. Using the in-app wallet enhances cashback benefits, incentivizing customer loyalty and repeat usage of LaqiraPay. **Lottery:** A percentage of the commission from LaqiraPay transactions is converted into LQR tokens and contributed to periodic customer lotteries. Customers receive lottery tickets based on their transaction amounts, enhancing their chances of winning significant prizes in periodic draws.

LaqiraPay offers three distinct payment solutions for vendors: E-Commerce Plugin: This solution is tailored for e-commerce and online businesses that operate on websites. Plugins are being developed for a range of technologies, such as WordPress, ReactJS, NodeJS, AngularJS, VueJS, Laravel, Ruby on Rails, Django, and more, to ensure optimal compatibility with existing websites. Furthermore, the development of these plugins is an open-source initiative, encouraging global developer participation and contribution. Mono-Link: Mono-Link is particularly suited for e-commerce and online businesses operating on platforms like social media, where vendors sell products and services, or streamers receive donations on their profiles or channels. Upon a customer's payment request, the vendor can share their dedicated Mono-Link with the customer. The customer can then click the link, enter the product price in dollars and the order description, and complete the payment process with ease. Point-of-Sale (POS): This solution is ideal for local and in-store vendors and merchants. Vendors are required to install the Laqira POS app on their smartphones. When customers wish to pay for goods using cryptocurrency, they can input the price in dollars or the native currency (if configured) into the POS app. The customer can then easily finalize the payment by scanning the QR code displayed on the POS screen.

LaqiraPay has introduced an innovative lottery service as part of its incentive program, fully supported by blockchain technology to ensure fairness, transparency, and security. As a proud partner of Chainlink, LaqiraPay has incorporated Chainlink's Verifiable Random Function (VRF) to craft a fully decentralized and random lottery program. Whenever a customer makes a purchase using the LaqiraPay payment system, whether for a product or service, they automatically receive lottery tickets proportional to the amount spent. Customers receive one ticket for every $1 transacted through LaqiraPay, with purchases below $1 not qualifying. The more a customer spends with LaqiraPay, the more tickets they acquire, thereby increasing their chances of winning in the current round. At the conclusion of each round, Chainlink’s secure and dependable random number generation service selects a winning ticket from all issued numbers. The entire process is automated and free from human intervention, ensuring fairness for all participants. Once the round concludes, customers can visit LaqiraHub to verify their lottery ticket status. Holders of winning tickets can withdraw the prize pool directly and instantly, enabled by blockchain technology.