MoonPay has unveiled a new feature within ChatGPT that allows users to generate crypto checkout links on demand. This groundbreaking integration makes MoonPay the first dedicated crypto onramp to function within OpenAI’s chatbot environment, enabling users to purchase tokens without needing to navigate away from their chat session.
In a recent post on X, MoonPay highlighted its unique position as the sole crypto onramp embedded within ChatGPT. The company outlined a user-friendly, three-step process: users can simply search for “MoonPay” in the Apps directory, connect the application, and begin purchasing any token they desire. The integration has been tested with payment methods such as Apple Pay and Solana, streamlining the purchasing process and eliminating the need to switch between different exchanges and browser tabs.
Kevin Arifin, MoonPay’s Blockchain Engineer and Product Lead, spoke to DeCrypt about the motivation behind this launch. He noted that as more users turn to ChatGPT for their financial inquiries, the lack of a crypto onramp within the platform had become increasingly apparent. “Now people are starting to do financial research within ChatGPT as well, and it’s always been surprising to me that there hasn’t been an on-ramp where you could buy crypto within ChatGPT,” he remarked.
The functionality of the app is straightforward; users can initiate a request like “Can we buy some Solana?” and receive a response that includes a checkout link. During a demonstration, MoonPay showcased the feature, showing an interaction where ChatGPT provides a link for purchasing Solana (SOL) for $50. Users can easily adjust the amount and select a wallet during the checkout process.
Upon connecting the app, users encounter a consent screen titled “Connect MoonPay,” which informs them that their information—such as IP address and general location—will be shared with MoonPay. In addition, users have the option to permit ChatGPT to use relevant past conversations to enhance their experience.
MoonPay’s integration into ChatGPT is part of a broader strategy to leverage AI for advancing crypto tools. Recently, the company acquired the AI-focused trading startup Dawn Labs and unveiled Dawn CLI, a trading assistant that converts simple language prompts into automated trading strategies. The company also introduced the MoonAgents Card, a virtual Mastercard enabling AI agents to spend stablecoins directly from crypto wallets at online merchants.
Arifin emphasized that the ChatGPT app is meant to serve as an educational tool rather than a fully automated trading platform. “It’s like a broker that sits by you, not making financial recommendations, but educating you about the asset you’re buying. [It] makes ChatGPT the perfect place for that,” he explained, reinforcing the app’s role in enhancing user understanding of cryptocurrencies.
