Overview
Request creation forms the foundation of Request Network operations, enabling structured payment collection through invoice generation and payment request workflows.Request Types
Invoice Requests
Traditional invoicing with payee details
Payment Requests
Direct payment collection workflows
How It Works
Creation Process:- Define: Set payee, payer, amount, and currency details
- Configure: Choose payment network and accepted tokens
- Store: Decentralized storage on IPFS
- Index: Blockchain indexing for discovery
- Track: Real-time status monitoring
Request Properties
Core Information
- Payee: Request creator/recipient address
- Payer: Payment sender address (optional)
- Amount: Payment amount and currency
- Due Date: Payment deadline (optional)
Payment Configuration
- Payment Network: ERC20, ETH, or specialized networks
- Accepted Tokens: Supported payment currencies
- Conversion Settings: Fiat-denominated crypto payments
Payment Network Selection
ERC20 Networks
USDC, USDT, DAI token payments
Native Networks
ETH, MATIC, BNB direct payments
Supported Networks
- Mainnet: Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism
- Sidechains: BSC, Gnosis, Fantom, Avalanche
- Testnets: Sepolia, Mumbai for development
Content Data
Attach additional information to requests:- Invoice Details: Line items, tax information
- Business Information: Company details, terms
- Custom Metadata: Application-specific data