You’ll have 2 options when connecting your BATM to CAS. Each has its own merits and drawbacks. These points will be presented here.
Crypto Application Server (CAS)
Your BATM must connect to a server. The server is the actual heavy-lifter. It connects to your BATM and your wallets and other resources. The BATM is little more than a remote control for the CAS server, a place that your customers can insert (or receive) fiat, identify themselves, and present their wallet addresses.
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Your BATM does nothing on it’s own. It must connect to a CAS server to function. |
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If you plan on expanding your network, or demand complete control - then you should consider operating your own CAS server (Standalone). The licensing cost for CAS can be found here: CAS Licensing Fees
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All customers must have a GB Operator account for tracking purposes. BATMs operated on a Standalone CAS will not be charged the percentage normally assessed for operating a BATM on the GB Cloud. To request your GB Operator account, please see: Request a GB Operator Account |
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The GB Cloud CAS
The GB Cloud CAS is operated by General Bytes. We maintain it, secure it, upgrade it, backup, and administer the CAS. For that convenience, we charge 0.5% of conducted transactions/month/organization, but support fees are half that of a Standalone CAS.
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Important points of the GB Cloud:
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To use the GB Cloud CAS, merely login to the GB Cloud CAS with your Operator credentials, and
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Standalone Server
If you feel confident in your ability to administer the server yourself, you’re welcome to operate your own Standalone CAS server. You’re responsible for selecting a host, installation, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting - however you’ll have complete control over your server. For many customers, that’s an absolute necessity.
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Important points of a Standalone CAS Server:
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Support drawbacks of a Standalone CAS Server:
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