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Account Sponsorship

Upgrade email accounts to full Hive accounts. Community members pay 3 HIVE or 1 ACC to sponsor newcomers.

🆕 Getting Sponsored​

Requirements:

  • Email account on Skatehive
  • Active participation (posts, comments)

Steps:

  1. Go to Settings → Account
  2. Click Upgrade to Hive Account
  3. Click Request Sponsorship
  4. Share your link in Discord #sponsorship
  5. Wait for approval (usually < 24hrs)

What you get:

  • ✅ Own Hive account (not shared @skateuser)
  • ✅ Earn crypto rewards
  • ✅ Vote with your own power
  • ✅ Own your content permanently

🎯 Sponsoring Others​

Requirements:

  • Active Hive account
  • 3 HIVE in wallet (~$0.60)
  • Hive Keychain installed

Steps:

  1. Someone shares sponsorship link with you
  2. Click link → review request
  3. Choose payment method:
    • Direct: Transfer 3 HIVE (simple)
    • RC Delegation: Use Hive Power (advanced)
  4. Approve in Keychain
  5. Done! Account created in 24hrs

Cost breakdown:

Account creation fee:  2.5 HIVE
Initial power-up:      0.5 HIVE
Total:                 3.0 HIVE (~$0.60)

You get:

  • Leaderboard recognition
  • "Sponsor" badge
  • Karma points 😎

💡 Tips​

For requestors:

  • Be active before requesting
  • Write genuine intro
  • Don't spam multiple people
  • Thank your sponsor publicly

For sponsors:

  • Check profile first
  • Look for genuine engagement
  • Help them get started
  • Don't sponsor suspected bots

❓ FAQ​

Can I sponsor multiple people?
Yes, unlimited!

Need sponsorship? Post in Discord #sponsorship
Ready to sponsor? Check the channel for requests!