How Payments Work on Fanbase

Fanbase enables creators to receive payments directly from their fans through blockchain technology. Transactions are processed on-chain in real time with full transparency.

Direct Fan-to-Creator Payments

When a fan purchases your content or sends you a tip, the payment goes directly from their wallet to yours. The transaction is processed on the blockchain and settled instantly - no intermediaries holding your money.

Why Blockchain Payments?

  • Real-time settlement - No waiting days or weeks for payouts
  • Full transparency - Every transaction is verifiable on-chain
  • No payment processor restrictions - No holds, freezes, or arbitrary account closures
  • Global access - Anyone with a wallet can pay, regardless of location
  • You control your funds - Money goes to your wallet, not ours

Payment Types

Content Purchases

Fans pay to unlock premium content you've posted. You set the price, they pay it, and access is granted immediately. The smart contract handles everything automatically.

Tips

Fans can send you tips directly from your profile or posts. Tips go straight to your wallet with no minimum amount.

Paid Messages

Set a price for direct messages. Fans pay to reach you, and you keep the earnings. Great for offering personalized content or exclusive access.

Pledge Posts

Set a funding goal and let fans contribute. Content unlocks automatically when the target is reached.

Broadcasts

Send paid messages to multiple fans at once.

Supported Tokens

Currently Supported:

  • USDC (Base, Ethereum, Solana)
  • USDT (Base, Ethereum, Solana)

Additional token support is planned for future releases.

Supported Networks

Base (Recommended)

Coinbase's Layer 2 with fees under $0.01 and instant settlement. Best for most users.

Ethereum

The most battle-tested network with the highest security. Higher fees than L2s.

Solana

Near-instant transactions with fees under $0.001. Great for high-frequency payments.

Fee Structure

Fanbase charges a transparent platform fee on transactions. Key points:

  • Fees are coded into the smart contract - publicly verifiable
  • No hidden charges - what you see is what you pay
  • Transparent, low fees - keep more of your earnings than on traditional platforms

Affiliate Commissions

When someone you referred makes a purchase, you earn a commission automatically. The smart contract handles distribution - no manual tracking or payouts.

  • Commissions are paid instantly alongside the main transaction
  • Rates are set transparently in the smart contract
  • Track your referral earnings in your dashboard

Getting Started

For Creators

  1. Create your account - Sign up with email to get a wallet automatically, or connect your existing wallet
  2. Set up your profile - Add your bio, profile picture, and links
  3. Post content - Share free posts or set prices for premium content
  4. Share your link - Direct fans to fanbase.com/YourUsername
  5. Get paid - Earnings go directly to your wallet

For Fans

  1. Create your account - Sign up with email or connect your wallet
  2. Add funds - Transfer crypto to your Fanbase wallet from any exchange
  3. Support creators - Unlock content, send tips, or pay for messages
  4. Track spending - View all transactions under Transactions in the sidebar

Cashing Out

Your earnings are in your wallet, and since wallets on Fanbase are self-custodial, the funds are yours to move whenever you want. Use your wallet app (MetaMask, Phantom, etc.) or export your embedded wallet's private key to send funds to an exchange like Coinbase or Binance and convert to your local currency.

Security

All payments on Fanbase are:

  • Non-custodial - We never hold your funds
  • Signature-verified - Every transaction requires your approval
  • Publicly auditable - Check any transaction on a block explorer
  • Irreversible - No chargebacks means creators keep what they earn