v0.3.0

What's New

• Added direct Nostr npub support in affiliate links
• Improved Nostr integration for reliable Lightning address resolution
• Removed unused Nostr relay settings
• Fixed autoloader logging to reduce log spam
• Enhanced error handling for Nostr API connectivity
• Updated documentation with Nostr integration details

Installation

Download the zip file and install through the WordPress admin panel or extract to your wp-content/plugins
directory.

Important Notes

This release enhances the Nostr npub support allowing direct use of npubs as affiliate codes.

v0.2.0

Added BTCPayServer 2.x compatibility!

Initial Release v0.1.0

Pulse v0.1.0 - Initial Release

We're excited to announce the initial release of Pulse, a WordPress plugin that enables automated affiliate payouts for WooCommerce using the Bitcoin Lightning Network and BTCPayServer.

Features

• Affiliate signup system with encrypted Lightning addresses
• Custom affiliate link creation
• Automated affiliate payouts via BTCPayServer
• Support for both encrypted and unencrypted affiliate links
• Custom affiliate mappings for personalized affiliate codes
• Integration with WooCommerce for order tracking and commission calculation
• RSA encryption for secure affiliate Lightning addresses

Key Highlights

• Easy Setup: Configure your BTCPayServer instance and start managing your affiliate program in minutes.
• Flexible Payout Options: Choose between automatic payouts or manual approval for added control.
• Secure Encryption: RSA encryption ensures affiliate Lightning addresses remain confidential.
• Custom Affiliate Links: Create personalized affiliate codes for easier tracking and promotion.

Requirements

• WordPress 5.0+
• WooCommerce 3.0+
• BTCPayServer instance
• PHP 7.2+

Installation

1. Download the Pulse plugin ZIP file.
2. Upload and activate the plugin through the WordPress admin panel.
3. Configure the plugin settings, including your BTCPayServer details and commission rates.

Documentation

For detailed installation and configuration instructions, please refer to the README.md file.

Known Issues

This is an initial release and may contain bugs. We recommend using the "Auto Approve Claims" setting with caution and monitoring payouts closely.

Feedback and Contributions

We welcome your feedback and contributions to improve Pulse. Please submit issues and pull requests to our GitHub repository.

License

Pulse is released under the Unlicense. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Thank you for trying Pulse! We're excited to see how it helps streamline your affiliate program with Bitcoin Lightning Network payments.