πŸš€ Our Mission

Mako Refinery was built for people who value speed, simplicity, and transparency. Whether you're a freelancer sending an invoice, or just helping a friend pay back a dinner tab β€” we're making payments frictionless.

No logins. No apps to download. No accounts to remember. Just fast, link-based payments that feel like magic.

πŸ” Our Philosophy

We believe secure payments shouldn't require clunky tools or endless forms. Your privacy matters, and so does your time β€” that’s why Mako Refinery gives you instant tools to create invoices, request money, or manage payouts all from one clean interface.

Everything is built with full-stack control and handcrafted with care, using clean PHP, modern standards, and zero bloat.

πŸ‘₯ Who It's For

  • Freelancers who need professional, no-hassle invoicing
  • Creators and service providers who want to get paid instantly
  • Friends, families, and side hustlers who just need to move money
  • Anyone tired of jumping through hoops just to get paid

πŸ› οΈ Built With Purpose

Mako Refinery is proudly built from scratch β€” no bloated frameworks, no third-party nonsense. Just clean, powerful PHP and PostgreSQL running on lean, secure infrastructure.

We’re just getting started. If you like where we're headed, stick around. If you want to help us grow, use our platform and tell your people. 🫑

❓ Common Questions

Why is it called Mako Refinery?

This is an homage to Final Fantasy VII. Mako is the "lifeblood" of the planet, which an evil company (Shinra) is trying to harvest - our heroic team (Avalanche) actually destroys one of their "Mako Reactors" to start off the journey.

Do you store sensitive information?

Nope. We use secure, PCI-compliant payment processors like Stripe to handle all sensitive data. Your banking details are never stored on our servers.

Who runs Mako Refinery?

Mako Refinery is a solo-driven, independent software project. It’s built by developers who care more about simplicity and utility than buzzwords and VC decks.