> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://base-zap.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# BaseZap: Send Instant USDC Tips on Base — Farcaster

> BaseZap lets you send USDC tips to any Farcaster user in seconds using just a username or cast link — no bridging, no wallet hunting.

Welcome to BaseZap — the fastest way to reward Farcaster creators and builders with real USDC on Base L2. Whether you want to tip a great cast, support a developer shipping in public, or just show appreciation, BaseZap gets funds into the recipient's wallet in about two seconds. No bridging, no wallet hunting, no friction.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Introduction" icon="rocket" href="/introduction">
    Learn what BaseZap is, who it's for, and what makes it different from other tipping tools.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="bolt" href="/quickstart">
    Send your first USDC tip in under 10 seconds — a step-by-step walkthrough from zero to confirmed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How It Works" icon="gears" href="/how-it-works">
    Understand the end-to-end flow from username lookup to on-chain settlement on Base Mainnet.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sending Tips" icon="paper-plane" href="/tipping/sending-tips">
    Explore amount presets, custom amounts, fee breakdowns, and how to read your transaction receipt.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Send a Tip in Four Steps

You don't need to set up anything new. If you have a Base-compatible wallet and some USDC, you're ready to go.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Paste a username or cast link">
    Enter any Farcaster username (e.g. `@alice`) or paste the link to a cast you want to tip directly into the BaseZap search field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick a USDC amount">
    Choose from quick-select presets — $0.10, $0.50, $1, or $5 — or enter a custom amount. BaseZap shows you the exact fee breakdown before you commit.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm in your wallet">
    Click **Connect & Tip** and approve the transaction in your Base-compatible wallet. The 2% platform fee is deducted transparently before delivery.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Recipient gets USDC instantly">
    The tip settles on Base Mainnet in \~2 seconds. USDC lands directly in the recipient's wallet — BaseZap never holds your funds.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Explore More

BaseZap also includes a **leaderboard** that surfaces the top tip senders and top earners across the community — a great way to discover active creators. If you hold VVV tokens, you can also use the optional **VVV staking** feature (powered by Venice AI) at [basefarcaster.vercel.app/stake](https://basefarcaster.vercel.app/stake) to put idle tokens to work without leaving the app.