> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lightspark.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FAQ

## Getting Started

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  <Accordion title="What is Grid and who is it for?">
    Grid is a low-level payment infrastructure API that enables businesses, financial institutions, and developers to send and receive payments globally across fiat currencies, stablecoins, and Bitcoin.

    Grid is ideal for:

    * Fintech companies building payment products
    * Businesses sending international payouts
    * Platforms enabling P2P payments
    * Companies offering crypto on/off-ramps
    * Businesses distributing rewards or incentives
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I get started with Grid?">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Create an Account">
        Go to [app.lightspark.com](https://app.lightspark.com) to create your account and access the Grid dashboard.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Generate Sandbox API Keys">
        Generate your sandbox API keys from the dashboard and start building and testing your integration.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Go to Production">
        Once testing is complete, reach out to your Lightspark contact to receive production credentials and launch with real transactions.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need to know about cryptocurrency to use Grid?">
    No. Grid handles all on-chain operations, wallet management, and crypto conversions behind the scenes. You interact with a simple REST API using familiar concepts like customers, accounts, and transactions. Bitcoin and stablecoins are just another payment rail that Grid manages for you automatically.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>