We're launching two new ways to connect your own Android phone to Crypton — the Partner Program and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Both are powered by our free Companion App, but they serve very different purposes.
Whether you want to earn crypto with your spare SIM cards or manage your own private SMS through Crypton, there's now an option for you.
Partner Program: Earn Crypto With Your SIM Cards
The Partner Program lets you turn a spare Android phone into a passive income source. You provide phone numbers via your SIM cards, and Crypton customers use them for SMS verifications and short-term rentals. You earn 50% of every transaction, paid out in crypto.
How It Works
- Apply — Fill out the partner application and tell us about your setup.
- Set Up Your Device — Install the Companion App, scan your provisioning code, and you're connected.
- Start Earning — Your numbers join the Crypton pool. Every time a customer uses one, you earn.
What You Earn
- SMS Verifications — €0.75 per session (your 50% share, flat rate)
- Short-term Rentals — €1.50–€7.50+ per month depending on the country
- Payouts — USDT (ERC-20 or TRC-20) or Monero (XMR), requested anytime from your partner dashboard
You set your own rental prices (above the country minimum), and Crypton handles the rest — customer matching, billing, and platform management.
What You Need
- Android device running Android 9 or higher (dual-SIM preferred)
- Stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data)
- At least one active SIM card
- Device dedicated to the partner program
Who Is This For?
Anyone with a spare phone and SIM cards who wants to earn passive income in crypto. No upfront costs, no hardware investment — just install the app and go.
BYOD: Use Your Own Phone for Private SMS
BYOD is for users who want to connect their personal Android device and use their own SIM cards for private messaging through Crypton. No sharing your numbers with anyone — this is your device, your numbers, your messages.
How It Works
- Install the Companion App — Download the app and scan the QR code from your BYOD dashboard.
- Add Your Numbers — Insert up to 2 SIM cards. The app detects them automatically — just confirm.
- Send & Receive SMS — Incoming messages appear in your Crypton inbox. Outgoing messages are sent directly from your SIM.
No application process, no approval, no waiting.
What You Get
- Your SIM, your privacy — Use SIM cards you already own. Your numbers stay yours.
- Free outgoing SMS — Messages sent through your device use your SIM's own plan at no extra cost. You can also route through our gateway if you prefer.
- Dual SIM support — Manage up to 2 numbers per device from a single dashboard.
- Real-time monitoring — Check battery level, signal strength, and connection status from your browser.
- Full API access — Everything available in the dashboard is also available through our API.
Pricing
€3 per device per month. That's it.
- Up to 2 SIM cards included
- Unlimited incoming SMS
- Free outgoing SMS via your device
- Auto-renewal with easy cancellation — no contracts, cancel anytime
What You Need
- Android device running Android 9 or higher
- At least one active SIM card with SMS capability
- Stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data)
- Device kept powered on and connected
Who Is This For?
Anyone who wants to manage their own SMS through Crypton using phone numbers they already have — without renting them out to others.
Partner vs. BYOD: Which One Is Right for You?
| Partner Program | BYOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Earn crypto by sharing your numbers | Private SMS with your own numbers |
| Who uses your numbers | Crypton customers | Only you |
| Cost | Free | €3/month per device |
| Revenue | 50% of every transaction | — |
| Payouts | USDT or XMR | — |
| Approval required | Yes | No |
| SIM cards per device | Dual-SIM supported | Up to 2 |
Both use the same Companion App, so one install covers everything. You can even participate in both programs separately if you'd like.
The Companion App
Both the Partner Program and BYOD are powered by the Crypton Companion App — a lightweight Android application that connects your device to the platform.
Once installed, it runs silently in the background:
- Forwards incoming SMS to Crypton in real time
- Sends outgoing SMS on command
- Reports device status via regular heartbeats (battery, signal, network)
- Supports dual-SIM devices
- Communicates over HTTPS only — no inbound ports, no open connections
The app requires Android 9 or higher, uses minimal resources, and recovers automatically from crashes and reboots.
You can learn more and download it on the Companion App page.
Get Started
Want to earn crypto? Apply for the Partner Program — it takes a few minutes and there are no upfront costs.
Want private SMS with your own number? Set up BYOD from your dashboard — no application needed.
Both options are available now. If you're new to Crypton, create an account and you'll find everything in your dashboard.
— The Crypton Team
