To invoice in DAI, you create a branded invoice in Hanko, mark DAI as an accepted token, and share a link your client pays from. DAI is a dollar-pegged stablecoin, so the amount you bill stays predictable from the moment you send it to the moment it settles. An invoice is marked paid only once the payment is confirmed on-chain, so you never have to rely on a screenshot or a "payment sent" message.
What a DAI invoice is
A DAI invoice is a standard invoice that accepts payment in DAI, a stablecoin designed to track the value of the US dollar. Because the token is dollar-pegged, both you and your client know roughly what the amount is worth without watching a volatile price chart. Hanko records the DAI amount, the network it was paid on, and the transaction that settled it, so your records match what actually happened on the blockchain.
Send an invoice that gets paid in DAI
Creating a DAI invoice takes the same few steps as any other invoice in Hanko. You add your line items, apply your branding, and choose which tokens and networks you want to accept before sending.
- Add line items, taxes, and your logo to build a branded invoice.
- Select DAI as an accepted token and choose the networks you support.
- Send the invoice, or share the hosted payment link directly.
- Your client pays from their own wallet on the network they prefer.
- The invoice flips to paid automatically once the chain confirms it.
Networks you can accept DAI on
DAI is available across several EVM networks Hanko supports, so your client can pick the one with fees and confirmation times that suit them. Choosing a lower-cost network can make small invoices more practical to settle.
- Ethereum
- Base
- Polygon
- Arbitrum
- Optimism
On-chain confirmation and receipts
Hanko only marks a DAI invoice as paid when the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, which removes the guesswork of unverified transfers. Every payment generates an email receipt that includes a link to the transaction on a block explorer, so both sides have a verifiable record. That link is the source of truth if anyone needs to reconcile or reference the payment later.
Off-ramp DAI or let clients pay another way
If you would rather hold dollars in a bank than stablecoins, you can off-ramp received DAI to a bank account from the same screen where it landed. Your clients are never forced into crypto either: anyone without a wallet can still pay the same invoice by card, ACH, or SEPA bank wire. That flexibility lets you offer DAI as an option without excluding clients who prefer fiat.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create an invoice that gets paid in DAI?
In Hanko, build your invoice as usual, then select DAI as an accepted token and pick the networks you support. Send the invoice or share its payment link, and your client pays in DAI from their own wallet. The invoice is marked paid automatically once the blockchain confirms the transfer.
Which networks can I accept DAI on?
You can accept DAI across the EVM networks Hanko supports, including Ethereum, Base, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Optimism. Your client chooses the network they want to pay on, which lets them balance fees against confirmation speed.
How do I know a DAI payment actually arrived?
Hanko marks an invoice paid only after the payment is confirmed on-chain, not when someone says they sent it. Each payment also produces an email receipt with a block explorer link, so you can independently verify the transaction any time.
Can I convert the DAI I receive into regular money?
Yes. Received DAI can be off-ramped to a bank account from the same screen, so you can settle in your local currency instead of holding stablecoins if you prefer.
Does my client need a crypto wallet to pay a DAI invoice?
No. Paying in DAI is optional. Clients who do not use crypto can pay the same invoice by card, ACH, or SEPA bank wire, so offering DAI never locks anyone out.
Is the invoice amount fixed since DAI is a stablecoin?
DAI is designed to stay pegged to the US dollar, so the billed amount stays predictable compared with volatile tokens. Hanko records the exact DAI amount and the settling transaction so your books match the on-chain result.