# BaseZap

## Docs

- [BaseZap Introduction: Tip Farcaster Creators with USDC](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/introduction.md): BaseZap is the fastest way to tip Farcaster builders and creators with real USDC on Base — no bridging, no wallet hunting, just paste and send.
- [BaseZap Quickstart: Send Your First USDC Tip on Base](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/quickstart.md): Connect your wallet and send a USDC tip on Base in under 10 seconds — a complete walkthrough for first-time BaseZap users on Farcaster.
- [How BaseZap Works: USDC Tips Settled on Base Mainnet](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/how-it-works.md): Understand the end-to-end flow of a BaseZap tip — from entering a username to funds settling in the recipient's wallet on Base in ~2 seconds.
- [How to Send USDC Tips on BaseZap — Username or Cast Link](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/tipping/sending-tips.md): Send USDC tips to any Farcaster user in seconds. Use a username or paste a cast link — BaseZap resolves the wallet and settles on Base instantly.
- [Tokens Supported for Tipping and Staking on BaseZap](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/tipping/supported-tokens.md): BaseZap uses USDC for all tips on Base and VVV for optional Venice AI staking. Learn the role of each token and what you need to get started.
- [BaseZap Fee Structure: Platform Fee and Network Costs](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/tipping/fees.md): BaseZap charges a transparent 2% platform fee on each tip. Network fees on Base cost less than $0.01. See exactly what recipients receive.
- [VVV Staking on BaseZap: Optional Feature via Venice AI](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/staking/overview.md): BaseZap offers optional VVV token staking powered by Venice AI. Learn what VVV staking is, how it works, and how it differs from tipping.
- [How to Stake VVV on BaseZap — Two-Step Wallet Guide](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/staking/how-to-stake.md): Step-by-step guide to staking VVV tokens on BaseZap. Covers acquiring VVV, approving the contract, and completing the stake on Base mainnet.
- [BaseZap Compatible Wallets: Base Smart Wallet & More](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/wallets/compatible-wallets.md): Connect Base Smart Wallet, MetaMask, Rainbow, or Farcaster's built-in wallet to BaseZap. Switch to Base mainnet and start sending USDC tips instantly.
- [BaseZap Non-Custodial Model: Your Keys, Your Funds](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/wallets/non-custodial.md): BaseZap never holds your funds. Tips and VVV staking go directly through smart contracts — you approve every transaction from your own wallet on Base.
- [Verify BaseZap Tips on Basescan: On-Chain Proof Guide](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/wallets/on-chain-verification.md): Every BaseZap tip is a public transaction on Base mainnet. Verify any tip by hash or wallet address on Basescan — no account or login required.
- [BaseZap FAQ: Common Questions About Tipping on Base](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/faq/general.md): Answers to the most common questions about BaseZap — how tipping works, supported tokens, fees, wallets, and the VVV staking feature.
- [Fix Common BaseZap Issues: Wallets, Fees & Transactions](https://base-zap.mintlify.app/faq/troubleshooting.md): Resolve common issues with BaseZap — wallet connection problems, failed transactions, missing USDC, and tips not appearing for recipients.