Buying Credits
Credits are Ludilol's platform currency for maker services. You need credits to create games, generate game codes, and access premium features.
Credit Costs
| Action | Cost |
|---|---|
| Create a new game | 100 credits |
| Generate a game code | 1 credit |
| Lightning webhook setup | varies |
| Other features | varies |
Viewing Your Balance
Navigate to Credits (/seller/credits) to see:
- Your current credit balance
- Available credit packs
- Pending Bitcoin invoices
Buying Credits
Step 1: Choose a Pack
Credit packs are available at different price points (in satoshis). Select the pack that suits your needs.
Step 2: Choose a Payment Method
| Provider | Description |
|---|---|
| Stripe | Credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) |
| Mollie | European payment methods (iDEAL, Bancontact, etc.) |
| Direct Bitcoin | Pay with Bitcoin on-chain |
Step 3: Complete Payment
- Stripe/Mollie: You'll be redirected to the payment provider's checkout page. After payment, you're returned to Ludilol and credits are added.
- Direct Bitcoin: You'll receive a Bitcoin payment page. After confirmation, credits are added.
VAT
- If you're an EU business with a valid VAT ID, you may be exempt from VAT
- Update your VAT details at
/seller/credits→ VAT Settings - Provide your VAT ID and company name for reverse-charge invoicing
Invoice History
View all past credit purchases at /seller/invoices. Each invoice shows:
- SKU, quantity, and pricing
- VAT breakdown
- Payment provider and reference
- Status (Pending, Paid, Cancelled, Expired)
You can download individual invoices as HTML documents.
Credit Expiration
Credits have an expiration date. Unused credits expire after their validity period. Credits are consumed in FIFO order (first in, first out) — oldest credits are used first.