Fee Structure
Creator Fees
| Plan | Cost | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 course |
| Unlimited | $20 one-time | Unlimited |
Your first course is free. Upgrade for $20 to publish unlimited courses forever.
Course Sale Breakdown
For a $100 course sale:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ $100 Course Sale │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Creator Revenue $92 (92%) │
│ Protocol Fee $5 (5%) │
│ Referrer (optional) $3 (3%) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘If no referrer: Creator gets 95%, platform gets 5%.
Payment Methods
Learners can pay with:
| Method | How It Works |
|---|---|
| ETH | Converted at current rate |
| USDC | Pay exact USD amount |
Both settle instantly on Base. Gas fees are tiny (~$0.01).
Referral System
Share courses and earn 3% on every sale you refer.
- Get your unique referral link from the dashboard
- Share it with your audience
- Earn 3% when someone buys through your link
- Track your earnings in real-time
The 3% comes from the protocol's share, not the creator's.
Platform Comparison
| Platform | Creator Gets | Platform Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Udemy | 37% | None |
| Skillshare | Variable | None |
| Teachable | 90-95% | $39-119/month |
| Kajabi | 100% | $149-399/month |
| Skola | 92% | $20 once |
No hidden fees. No payment processing markups. No monthly bills.
Protocol Fee Usage
The 5% protocol fee supports:
- Platform development and maintenance
- Infrastructure costs (video hosting, servers)
- Community initiatives
- Future development
We're building sustainably, funded by usage not VC money.
Gas Fees
Transactions happen on Base (Ethereum L2):
- Typical gas cost: ~$0.01
- Paid by: Buyer (for purchases), Creator (for registration)
- Speed: ~2 seconds to confirm
Base offers Ethereum security with 100x lower fees.