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Kudos - Direct Creator Support Platform

Support creators who deserve it. They keep 99%.

Kudos License Status


The Problem

Content creators lose billions to platform fees:

  • YouTube Super Chat: 30% fee
  • Twitch Subscriptions: 50% fee
  • Patreon: 8-12% fee
  • Plus: Payment delays of 7-30 days

$10 BILLION creator economy. Platforms take too much.


Our Solution: Kudos

Direct tipping platform where creators keep 99%.

How It Works:

  1. Fan visits creator's Kudos page
  2. Selects tip amount ($5, $10, $25, custom)
  3. Sends instantly via NEAR
  4. Creator receives 99% in seconds

No middlemen. No delays. Just direct support.


Features

For Fans:

  • Instant tipping - Send support in seconds
  • Any amount - $5, $10, $25, or custom
  • Transparent fees - See exactly what creator receives (99%)
  • Anonymous option - Support without revealing identity
  • Transaction history - View all your tips

For Creators:

  • Keep 99% - Only 1% platform fee (vs 30-50% elsewhere)
  • Instant payouts - Get paid immediately, no waiting
  • No minimums - Withdraw any amount, anytime
  • Full dashboard - Track earnings, tips, and supporters
  • Shareable profile - One link to accept tips everywhere
  • International - Accept support from anywhere

Technical Architecture

Tech Stack:

  • Frontend: HTML/CSS/JavaScript (Vanilla)
  • Backend: Vercel Serverless Functions
  • Blockchain: NEAR Protocol (Testnet)
  • Payment Rails: NEAR Intents + Stablecoins (USDC)
  • Deployment: Vercel

How Payments Work:

  1. Fan sends tip in any currency ↓
  2. NEAR Intent converts to USDC ↓
  3. Smart contract processes payment
    • Deducts 1% fee
    • Transfers 99% to creator ↓
  4. Transaction recorded on blockchain ↓
  5. Creator notified + balance updated

Key Technologies:

  • NEAR Intents: Currency conversion and routing
  • Stablecoins (USDC): Stable settlement currency
  • Cross-chain: Works across multiple blockchains
  • Audit Trail: Every transaction logged immutably

Why Kudos is important

Comparison:

Feature Traditional Platforms Kudos
Platform Fee 30-50% 1%
Payment Time 7-30 days Instant
Minimum Payout $50-100 None
International Limited Worldwide
Transparency Low Full blockchain audit

Business Model

Revenue: 1% fee per transaction

Target Users:

  • Streamers (Twitch, YouTube)
  • Content creators (TikTok, Instagram)
  • Podcasters
  • Musicians
  • Artists
  • Writers

Market Size: $10B+ creator economy

First Users:

  • Small streamers tired of platform fees
  • International creators who can't use Patreon
  • Crypto-native creators

Local Development

Prerequisites:

  • Node.js 18+
  • NEAR Testnet account (optional for testing)

Setup:

Clone repository

git clone https://github.com/theeagle2407/kudos cd kudos

Install dependencies

npm install

How to Use

For Creators:

  1. Get Your Link:

    • Visit kudos.app/dashboard
    • Connect NEAR wallet
    • Get your unique link: kudos.app/yourname
  2. Share Everywhere:

    • Bio links
    • Video descriptions
    • Social media
    • Stream overlays
  3. Get Paid:

    • Fans send tips
    • You receive 99% instantly
    • Withdraw anytime

For Fans:

  1. Find Creator:

    • Visit their Kudos link
  2. Send Tip:

    • Choose amount
    • Connect wallet
    • Send
  3. Done:

    • Creator gets paid instantly
    • You get confirmation

Security & Trust

How we keep it safe:

  • TEE (Trusted Execution Environment) for secure processing
  • Blockchain verification for all transactions
  • Open-source code for transparency
  • No custody of funds (direct wallet-to-wallet)
  • Full audit trail on NEAR blockchain

Roadmap

Phase 1: MVP (Current)

  • Basic tipping functionality
  • Creator profiles
  • Dashboard
  • Transaction history

Phase 2: Enhanced Features

  • Recurring tips (monthly support)
  • Tip goals (fundraising for projects)
  • Multiple creators (split tips between collaborators)
  • Custom branding (creator themes)

Phase 3: Platform Expansion

  • Mobile app (iOS + Android)
  • Browser extension (tip anywhere)
  • Widget embeds (for websites)
  • Analytics dashboard (detailed insights)

Phase 4: Advanced

  • Subscription model (recurring support)
  • Exclusive content (for supporters)
  • NFT rewards (for top supporters)
  • Multi-chain expansion (Ethereum, Polygon, etc.)

Built For

NEARCON Innovation Sandbox 2026

  • Track: Open Society - From Finance to the Real World
  • Focus: Stablecoins + NEAR Intents + Real-world workflows

Requirements Met:

  • NEAR Intents: Currency conversion and routing
  • Stablecoins: USDC settlement
  • Real-world workflow: Direct creator payments
  • Auditability: Full transaction log
  • Reliability: Clear payment flow with failure handling
  • Open by default: Any creator, any fan, any currency

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file


Acknowledgments

  • NEAR Foundation for Intents framework
  • Creator community for inspiration
  • All supporters who believe in fair creator compensation

Contact

Built by: theeagle2407 Email: elijahoreoluwa45@gmail.com Twitter: @theeagle2407 Discord: @theeagle_0001


**Support creators who deserve it. They keep 99%. **

Built with NEAR Protocol | Powered by NEAR Intents | Secured by Stablecoins

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