# What is a Crypto QR code? A Crypto QR code is a type of QR code that contains information related to a cryptocurrency transaction and allows users to easily make or receive cryptocurrency payments by scanning the QR code using a smartphone or QR code scanner. QR codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can be scanned to access information or perform an action, such as making a cryptocurrency payment. Crypto QR codes are created by encoding the relevant cryptocurrency transaction information into the QR code using a QR code generator tool or software. The resulting QR code can be printed or displayed on a screen, and then scanned by a user to automatically initiate or receive the cryptocurrency payment. Crypto QR codes can be used in a variety of cryptocurrency transactions, such as sending or receiving cryptocurrency payments, making donations to charity, or verifying the authenticity of a cryptocurrency wallet or address. One advantage of Crypto QR codes is that they provide a simple and convenient way for users to make or receive cryptocurrency payments without having to manually enter the transaction information, which can be error-prone or time-consuming. In summary, a Crypto QR code is a type of QR code that encodes information related to a cryptocurrency transaction and can be scanned using a smartphone or QR code scanner to automatically initiate or receive the cryptocurrency payment. They are a convenient tool for simplifying cryptocurrency transactions and verifying the authenticity of cryptocurrency wallets and addresses. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.sqr.co/guides/creating-a-qr-code/crypto-qr-code/what-is-a-crypto-qr-code.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.