Understanding the credit system

Credits are how we make sure trades stay fair. The rule is simple: one fan you send is one credit you earn. One fan you receive is one credit you spend. If you send more, you can spend more.

Why credits exist

Without credits, the math gets messy. Big creators would only trade with big creators. Small creators would never get help. Some people would just take and not give. Credits fix all of that. They turn fan trades into a fair, even game.

How you earn credits

Every fan who clicks a shoutout link from your post and signs up to the other creator is one credit for you. We count those fans automatically. You see the running total on your dashboard, with a list of who came from where.

How you spend credits

Every fan who clicks a shoutout link from another creator's post and signs up to your page is one credit you spent. You did not pay money. You paid in credits. So the trade evens out.

Free credits when you start

We give you fifty free credits when you sign up. That is enough to get a few first trades going so you can see how it all works before sending anything yourself.

What happens if your balance goes to zero

If your credit balance hits zero, you can still get matched. You just cannot start any new shoutout that costs more than zero. You can keep earning by sending shoutouts. Or you can buy a small pack to give yourself a head start. We will explain that in the credit pack article.

What happens to leftover credits

Credits do not expire. They stay in your balance until you use them. If you take a break for a month, your balance is exactly where you left it when you come back.

The credit balance is shown at the top of your dashboard at all times. It updates the moment a new fan is counted, so you can always see where you stand.