FAQ
Questions from Bitcoin hosts and guests
Short answers for people using Airbtc to travel and host with Bitcoin.
We keep this page updated as booking, payment and host tools change. If something important changes, it will show up here first.
For hosts
Who can host on Airbtc?
Hosts who are happy to earn in Bitcoin and have a real place to stay – a spare room, an apartment, a guest house. Early on, many hosts come via Bitcoin circles and referrals, but you don't need to know the founders personally. This is for ready-to-book places, not hypothetical or unlisted properties.
Will I ever have to handle fiat or card payments myself?
No. The point of Airbtc is that you earn in Bitcoin. Guests may be able to pay in BTC or local currencies via a payment provider, but on the host side your payouts are tracked and settled in BTC. Airbtc handles the payment rails – you don't run your own card terminal or manage fiat payouts.
How do payouts work?
Stays are priced in sats. When a guest pays, the booking is marked as paid in the system and the payout amount in BTC is recorded for that stay. Depending on your region, payouts may be coordinated directly with the team or through integrated payout rails – either way, the goal is clear, Bitcoin-denominated earnings you can see in your host console.
Can I list multiple properties?
Yes. You can create multiple listings from the host console. Each listing has its own title, description, pricing and status (draft vs active).
Is there calendar sync with Airbnb, Booking.com etc.?
Not right now. Airbtc currently focuses on real Bitcoin-paid stays and a clean booking flow. Calendar sync with other platforms isn't available yet and will be announced once it's live.
What about taxes and local regulations?
You're responsible for complying with local laws around hosting, taxes and registrations. Airbtc doesn't provide legal or tax advice and can't tell you how to file in your jurisdiction.
Where can I read the full host guide?
If you already have access to the console and want a deeper breakdown of payouts, host tools and product behaviour, read the host guide.
For guests
Do I need Bitcoin to use Airbtc?
Airbtc is Bitcoin-first. Bitcoin payments are the default, and in some regions you may also be able to pay in local currencies through a payment provider. Hosts always earn in BTC – no points, no platform tokens, no other coins.
How does the booking and payment flow work?
You browse stays, choose dates and send a booking request. Your requests show under My trips, and hosts can accept or decline in their console. Once a host accepts, you'll get instructions to pay in Bitcoin (and, where available, local rails). When payment is confirmed, your booking is marked as paid and locked in.
Can I pay with stablecoins or other crypto?
No. Airbtc is focused on Bitcoin and fiat as the rails. On the crypto side it is Bitcoin-only. If you hold other assets, you'll need to convert them to BTC or local currency before booking.
Is there messaging with the host?
Messaging is intentionally lightweight: the core flow is booking + payment. Depending on the stay, the team may also share email or other contact details so you and the host can coordinate directly.
What protection do I have as a guest?
Airbtc starts with a curated group of hosts and guests and clear expectations around each stay. Public policies and dispute flows are documented on the site so you know exactly what happens if something goes wrong.
Is Airbtc available in my country?
There isn't a strict country whitelist/blacklist, but real inventory is focused first on Bitcoin-heavy regions, such as El Salvador and parts of Latin America and Africa. The easiest way to check is to browse the current listings.
If a question you care about isn't listed here, reach out via the support page and we'll either answer directly or add it here if we see the same question coming up.