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
Visit InkDAO
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
Click on a post card from the homepage
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
Click the "Purchase" button
A purchase confirmation modal will appear
Step 4: Sign Transaction
Click "Confirm" in your wallet
Wait for transaction to be submitted
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
Once confirmed, the page will automatically refresh
You'll now see the full post content
All embedded media and formatting will be visible
Accessing Free Posts
No Purchase Required
For posts with 0 ETH price:
Click on the post card
Full content is immediately accessible
No wallet transaction needed
No authentication required
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