User Guide

Complete guide to using FanCup

Getting Started

1. Creating Your Account

  1. Click "Sign Up" on the homepage
  2. Choose a unique username
  3. Enter your email address
  4. Create a strong password
  5. Verify your email address

2. Setting Up Your Wallet

  1. Install a Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack)
  2. Create a new wallet or import an existing one
  3. Fund your wallet with SOL for transaction fees
  4. Connect your wallet to FanCup in your dashboard

3. Your First Steps

  • Complete your profile with bio and avatar
  • Claim your first badge (FanCup Citizen - Free!)
  • Explore creator profiles and their keys
  • Connect your seed phrase for enhanced security (earn 0.05 SOL reward!)

Buying Creator Keys

How Bonding Curves Work

Creator Keys use bonding curves, which means:

  • The price increases as more keys are bought
  • The price decreases when keys are sold
  • There's always liquidity (you can always buy or sell)
  • Early buyers get better prices

Steps to Buy

  1. Navigate to a creator's profile
  2. Click "Buy Keys"
  3. Enter the amount of SOL you want to spend
  4. Review the number of keys you'll receive
  5. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

NFT Badges

Types of Badges

  • Common: Easy to obtain, starter achievements
  • Rare: Requires more effort, special events
  • Epic: Significant milestones, limited availability
  • Legendary: Very rare, exclusive achievements

How to Claim Badges

  1. Go to the NFT Badges section
  2. Check which badges you're eligible for
  3. Click "Claim" on available badges
  4. Confirm the minting transaction
  5. Some badges include SOL rewards!

Managing Your Portfolio

Dashboard Overview

Your dashboard shows:

  • Total earned SOL from referrals and rewards
  • Pending earnings
  • Your Creator Key holdings
  • Badge collection
  • Transaction history

Referral Program

  • Get your unique referral link from the dashboard
  • Share it with friends
  • Earn 5% lifetime commission on their earnings
  • Track referrals in real-time

Security Best Practices

Protect Your Account

  • Never share your seed phrase or private keys
  • Use a hardware wallet for large holdings
  • Enable two-factor authentication if available
  • Verify transaction details before confirming
  • Only use official FanCup links

Connect Your Seed Phrase

For enhanced security features, connect your seed phrase:

  1. Go to Security settings in your dashboard
  2. Follow the seed phrase connection process
  3. Earn the Security Master badge
  4. Receive 0.05 SOL reward!

Governance & Voting

How Voting Works

  • Creator Key holders can vote on proposals
  • One key = one vote
  • Votes are weighted by key holdings
  • Proposals can affect creator direction and revenue splits

Participating in Governance

  1. View active proposals in creator profiles
  2. Read proposal details carefully
  3. Cast your vote (For/Against/Abstain)
  4. Track proposal results

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Transaction Failed: Check SOL balance, network status, try again
  • Can't Connect Wallet: Refresh page, reinstall wallet extension
  • Badge Not Showing: Wait for blockchain confirmation, refresh
  • Missing Balance: Check wallet directly, sync account

Getting Help

If you need assistance: