# BlockchainTips

> Plain-English creator payments: non-custodial tip jars, USDC payouts, and AI-crawler pay-or-block choices. No token pitches. We hold no funds.

The tip jar generator at https://blockchaintips.net/tip-jar-generator/ builds a QR and payment URI in the browser. Addresses are not uploaded.

## Tips and wallets

- [Tip jar generator](https://blockchaintips.net/tip-jar-generator/): Paste your own address; get a QR and payment link. Non-custodial.
- [Which wallet for USDC tips](https://blockchaintips.net/which-wallet-to-receive-usdc-tips/): Pick by network. Do not publish an exchange deposit address.
- [Confirm a tip arrived](https://blockchaintips.net/how-to-confirm-a-crypto-tip-arrived/): Use the explorer for that network. Lightning invoices are a different receipt.
- [Self-custody vs an exchange](https://blockchaintips.net/self-custody-vs-exchange-for-creator-payouts/): Public jar = keys you hold. Exchange = cash-out later.
- [Wallet basics](https://blockchaintips.net/wallet-basics-for-non-crypto-creators/): The seed phrase is the wallet. Losing it loses the funds.
- [USDC or Bitcoin](https://blockchaintips.net/usdc-vs-bitcoin-for-tips-which-is-better/): USDC holds value; Lightning is the cheap Bitcoin path for small tips.
- [USDC vs USDT](https://blockchaintips.net/usdc-vs-usdt-difference-for-creators/): Same dollar target, different issuers. Label the exact token and chain.
- [Solana vs Polygon vs Ethereum](https://blockchaintips.net/solana-vs-polygon-vs-ethereum-for-tips/): Solana is usually cheapest for small USDC; Ethereum mainnet fees can eat a tip.
- [Lightning tips](https://blockchaintips.net/lightning-network-tips-explained/): Invoice-based Bitcoin. Typically not a reusable on-chain address.
- [Is USDC safe?](https://blockchaintips.net/is-usdc-safe-what-backs-it/): Circle-issued, reserve-backed claim on a dollar. Not a bank deposit.
- [Cash out USDC](https://blockchaintips.net/how-to-cash-out-usdc-to-local-currency/): Send to an off-ramp on the named network, then withdraw to a bank.
- [Taxes on crypto tips](https://blockchaintips.net/taxes-on-crypto-tips-what-creators-should-know/): Usually income at fair market value on receipt. Get local advice.

## Where to put a jar

- [Twitch](https://blockchaintips.net/how-to-accept-crypto-tips-on-twitch/)
- [YouTube](https://blockchaintips.net/how-to-accept-crypto-tips-on-youtube/)
- [Blog or website](https://blockchaintips.net/crypto-tip-jar-for-your-blog-or-website/)
- [Linktree or bio](https://blockchaintips.net/how-to-add-a-tip-jar-to-linktree-or-bio-page/)
- [TikTok or Instagram](https://blockchaintips.net/how-to-add-a-tip-jar-to-tiktok-or-instagram/)
- [WordPress](https://blockchaintips.net/how-to-add-a-tip-jar-to-wordpress/)
- [Ghost](https://blockchaintips.net/how-to-add-a-tip-jar-to-ghost/)
- [Substack](https://blockchaintips.net/how-to-add-a-tip-jar-to-substack/)
- [Merch-table QR](https://blockchaintips.net/in-person-crypto-tip-qr/)
- [Lost seed](https://blockchaintips.net/what-if-i-lose-my-tip-jar-seed/)
- [Refund a tip](https://blockchaintips.net/can-i-refund-a-crypto-tip/)
- [Scams to avoid](https://blockchaintips.net/common-tip-jar-scams-to-avoid/): Nobody needs your seed phrase to complete a tip.

## Platform payouts and AI crawlers

- [Meta USDC creator payouts](https://blockchaintips.net/meta-usdc-payouts-creators/): Eligible creators, Stripe, USDC on Polygon and Solana.
- [Get paid when AI reads your site](https://blockchaintips.net/get-paid-when-ai-reads-your-site/)
- [Cloudflare pay per crawl](https://blockchaintips.net/cloudflare-pay-per-crawl-setup-guide/)
- [What is x402?](https://blockchaintips.net/what-is-x402-explained-simply/): HTTP 402 used as a payment step, often in USDC.
- [RSL vs block vs charge](https://blockchaintips.net/rsl-vs-blocking-vs-charging-ai-crawlers/)
- [Do I need a wallet for AI pay?](https://blockchaintips.net/do-i-need-a-crypto-wallet-to-get-paid-by-ai/)
- [Should a small blog charge crawlers?](https://blockchaintips.net/small-blogs-ai-crawler-pay-or-block-decision/)

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