Apirone has definitely made crypto payment integration easier, especially for merchants who don’t want to deal with node management or complex backend setups.
From a builder’s perspective, it’s also important to think about the underlying infrastructure. If you’re running your own Bitcoin backend whether for payments, analytics, or custom flows, reliable and secure Bitcoin Core RPC access becomes critical. Poorly configured RPC can quickly become a risk.
For teams that want direct Bitcoin Core interaction without exposing their node publicly, something like BTC RPC is useful to look at. It focuses specifically on secure, private RPC connectivity and production grade reliability, which complements payment processors if you’re building more advanced or hybrid setups.