Subscribing to Your First Post

This tutorial will walk you through purchasing and accessing content on InkDAO. Learn how to browse, preview, and subscribe to posts for lifetime access.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

• ✅ A crypto wallet installed (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.)

• ✅ Connected your wallet to InkDAO

• ✅ Some Sepolia ETH in your wallet (for purchasing)

• ✅ Authenticated with your wallet signature

If you haven't completed these steps, see Getting Started first.

Understanding Subscriptions

What is a Subscription?

On InkDAO, a "subscription" is a one-time purchase that grants you lifetime access to a post:

• One-time payment: Pay once, access forever

• Token ownership: You receive ERC20 tokens representing your access

• No expiration: Access never expires

• Transferable: You can transfer or sell your access tokens

Free vs Paid Content

• Free posts (0 ETH): Accessible to everyone without purchase

• Paid posts: Require one-time payment for access

• Preview available: You can always see title, description, and thumbnail before buying

Browsing Content

Step 1: Navigate to Homepage

1. Visit InkDAO

2. Find the post, you want to subscribe

Previewing a Post

What You Can See Without Subscribing

When you click on any post, you'll see:

• Title: Full post title

• Description: Brief summary (max 256 characters)

• Thumbnail: Preview image

• Author: Creator's wallet address

• Price: Cost in ETH

• Asset Address: Contract address for the post

What You Cannot See

• Full post content

• Embedded images within the post

• Code blocks and detailed content

• Any rich media included in the post

Subscribing to a Paid Post

Step 1: Open the Post

1. Click on a post card from the homepage

2. You'll be taken to the post preview page

Step 2: Review the Purchase Details

Before purchasing, check:

• Price: Displayed in ETH (on Sepolia testnet)

• Author: Verify the creator's address

• Description: Make sure it's what you want

• Your wallet balance: Ensure you have enough ETH

Step 3: Click Purchase Button

1. Click the "Purchase" button

2. A purchase confirmation modal will appear

Step 4: Sign Transaction

1. Click "Confirm" in your wallet

2. Wait for transaction to be submitted

3. Transaction hash will be displayed

Step 7: Wait for Confirmation

• Transaction typically confirms in 15-90 seconds

• Progress indicator will show status

• You can view the transaction on Sepolia Etherscan

Step 8: Access Your Content

1. Once confirmed, the page will automatically refresh

2. You'll now see the full post content

3. All embedded media and formatting will be visible

Accessing Free Posts

No Purchase Required

For posts with 0 ETH price:

1. Click on the post card

2. Full content is immediately accessible

3. No wallet transaction needed

4. No authentication required