Account Sponsorship

Upgrade email accounts to full Hive accounts. Community members pay ~$0.60 to sponsor newcomers.

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🆕 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

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🎯 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 😎

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💡 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

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❓ FAQ

How long does it take?
Usually instant, max 24 hours.

Can I sponsor multiple people?
Yes, unlimited!

Do I get my HIVE back?
No, it goes to blockchain to create the account.

What if they never use it?
You still get credit, but choose wisely!

Can I use Hive Power instead?
Yes! RC Delegation method uses your HP.

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