How Agora Works

A simple guide to investing in the creators you believe in

Agora lets creators take their personal brand public — like a company going IPO — and lets fans invest in them. When you support a creator, you're buying shares in their success. The more popular they become, the more your investment can grow.

The Basics

Everything you need to know about how the platform works, explained in plain English.

Fan Points = Shares in a Creator
Each creator has their own Fan Points — think of them like shares in a company. The more people invest, the higher the price goes. Just like the stock market.
SOL = The Currency You Use
SOL is a digital currency (like Bitcoin, but faster and cheaper). You need SOL to buy Fan Points. Don't worry — you set your budget in USD and we convert it automatically.
Like = Buy
When you hit the Like button on a creator's content or profile card, you're buying their Fan Points. Each like spends a small amount of SOL (you choose how much in Settings).
Drop = Sell
When you're ready to cash out, hit the Drop button. This sells your Fan Points back and returns SOL to your wallet. You can sell anytime.
Price Goes Up and Down
More fans buying = price goes up. More fans selling = price goes down. It's supply and demand, exactly like the stock market. Early supporters can benefit the most.

What Makes Agora Different

We've built features that protect both fans and creators, so you can invest with more confidence.

Your Wallet is Ready Instantly
When you sign up, we automatically create a secure wallet for you — like opening a bank account. No extra setup, no downloads.
Creators Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is
We encourage creators to hold their Fan Points for at least 3 months after launching. This means they're invested in their own success — just like a CEO holding shares in their company.
Selling Guidelines Encourage Healthy Behaviour
We display recommended selling limits to encourage responsible behaviour. These are guidelines, not hard restrictions — creators and fans are free to make their own decisions.
Achievement Tiers Show Who's Growing
Creators earn achievement titles as their Fan Points grow in value — from "Sputnik" to "Galactic." It's like watching a startup go from seed round to Fortune 500.
Everything Is Transparent
All transactions are recorded on the Solana blockchain — a public ledger anyone can verify. Think of it like a bank statement that's open for the world to see.

Getting Started — Step by Step

1

Create Your Account

Sign up with your email and verify it. We'll automatically create a secure wallet for you. Then go to Settings > Wallet Management and save your private key somewhere safe — it's the only way to recover your wallet. We also recommend importing your private key into a Solana wallet like Phantom, which makes it easier to fund your account and manage your SOL.

2

Fund Your Wallet

Buy some SOL from an exchange like Coinbase or Kraken (think of them like currency exchange kiosks), then send it to your wallet address (public key). You can find your wallet address on the Wallet Management page in Settings. New to this? Watch this step-by-step guide to learn how to buy SOL and send it to your wallet.

3

Set Your Budget

Go to Settings and choose how much you want each Like (buy) and Drop (sell) to cost, in familiar USD amounts. For example, set each like to $1 — we'll convert it to SOL automatically when you transact.

4

Start Investing in Creators

Browse creators, find ones you believe in, and hit Like on their content or profile card. Every like buys their Fan Points. Watch your portfolio grow as they gain popularity.

Important: Save Your Private Key

Your private key is like the master key to a safe deposit box. If you lose your password and haven't saved your private key, your funds cannot be recovered — not even by us. Go to Settings > Wallet Management right after signing up.

You Think in Dollars — We Handle the Rest

You don't need to think about SOL prices or conversion rates. Set your budget in dollars and we do the math. Here's how it works:

You Set a Dollar Amount

In Settings, you choose how much each Like costs (e.g., $1.00) and how much each Drop returns. These amounts stay the same regardless of what SOL is worth that day.

We Convert It Instantly

When you click Like or Drop, we instantly convert your dollar amount to SOL at the current exchange rate and process the transaction. It's like paying in your local currency while traveling abroad — the conversion happens behind the scenes.

For Creators — Launch Your Personal IPO

Ready to take your personal brand public? Here's how to launch your Fan Points so your fans can invest in you.

1

Click the Create Button

After signing up and logging in, look for this icon in the top menu bar (next to the "HOW IT WORKS" button). Click it to start creating your Fan Points. You'll only see this button until you've launched — after that, it changes to a content sharing button.

2

Connect Your Social Accounts

Before you can launch, you'll need to connect at least one social media account — YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, or Twitch. This proves to your fans that the Fan Points really belong to you. Think of it like getting a verified badge. You'll be guided to do this automatically when you click the create button.

3

Set Up Your Token

Choose a name and symbol for your Fan Points (e.g., "John's Fan Points" with symbol "JOHN"). Upload an image, write a description, and optionally add your social media links so fans can find you.

4

Make Your Initial Investment

You'll buy the first Fan Points of your own brand — just like a founder holding shares in their own company. This isn't an extra cost, it's your initial investment. There's also a one-time launch fee to go live.

5

You're Live — Start Sharing Content

Your Fan Points are live and fans can invest in you! Now share your content to attract supporters. You can only share content from the platforms you've connected (e.g., if you connected YouTube and TikTok, you can share links from those two). Connect more platforms anytime from your Settings to expand where you can share from.

6

Grow Your Value

The more fans invest in your Fan Points, the higher your price grows. Unlock achievement tiers as your value increases — from "Sputnik" all the way to "Galactic." Keep creating great content and your community will grow with you.

Tip for Creators: Show Your Commitment

We encourage creators to hold their Fan Points for at least 3 months after launching. Think of it like a company founder keeping their shares after IPO — it shows your fans you're in it for the long haul, not just a quick cash-out.

Fees — Simple and Transparent

Creator Earnings

Every time someone buys or sells your Fan Points, you automatically earn a small portion of the trade. Think of it as a royalty — the more your community trades, the more you earn.

Creator Launch Fee

Creators pay a one-time fee to launch their Fan Points — think of it as the cost of ringing the opening bell on your personal IPO.

Network Fees

There are tiny network fees for processing transactions on the blockchain — usually fractions of a penny. There are also small exchange service fees for trading.

Buying Fee

We charge a small 1% fee when you buy Fan Points. This helps us maintain and improve the platform. Selling has no Agora fee.

Browse Before You Buy

You don't need an account to look around. Explore creators, check out their content, and see how their Fan Points are performing. When you're ready to start investing, just sign up — it takes less than a minute.