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SkateHive + Zora Integration Guide

Overview​

SkateHive now connects to Zora's platform, letting you turn posts into coins that people can trade.

What is this integration?​

SkateHive runs on Hive blockchain. Now it also connects to Ethereum's Base network. Here's what you can do:

  • Post content on Hive as usual
  • Create coins from your posts on Base blockchain
  • Trade coins with ETH or USDC
  • Support creators by buying their coins

How to create a coin​

What you need​

  • Ethereum wallet (Base wallet, Metamask, Farcaster wallet...)
  • Access to Base network (auto-switches)
  • Small amount of ETH for gas (~$0.5-1)

Steps​

  1. Connect wallet at skatehive.app
  2. Choose method:
    • Create new coin from scratch
    • Convert existing post to coin
  3. Fill details:
    • Name and symbol for your coin
    • Description
    • Upload image or video
  4. Confirm transaction

create-zora-coin

The system handles the rest - uploads to IPFS, creates the coin contract, posts to Hive.

Media support​

Supported files​

  • Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
  • Videos: MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI
  • Storage: Files stored on IPFS

Features​

  • Automatic video thumbnail generation
  • Multiple IPFS gateways for reliability
  • File compression and optimization

What does "post to coin" mean?​

The basic idea​

When you create a coin from a post, you're making that content into something people can buy and sell. Think of it like shares in that specific content.

How it works​

  1. You post skating content
  2. Community likes it (votes, comments)
  3. You or someone else creates a coin from it
  4. People can now trade that coin
  5. If the content stays popular, coin value might go up

If user had Ethereum and Hive wallet the coins is posted or edited under user Hive and Ethereum accounts. All your posts will be visible on Zora, Skatehive and all the other hive websites. If the user only has an Ethereum wallet, @SkateDev account will register the Coining on Hive blockchain automatically

How trading works​

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For creators​

  • Make money when people buy your coins
  • Earn from price increases if your content stays popular
  • SkateHive gets small fee (2.5%) from trades that helps fund the platform

    (this fee comes from zora fee not from the creator)

  • Coin holders become more invested in your content

For coin buyers​

  • Support creators you believe in
  • Might make profit if creator becomes popular
  • Get in early on promising skaters
  • Future: might get special access or voting rights

For the platform​

  • Small fees from trades help keep SkateHive running
  • More trading means more activity
  • Connects Hive community to Ethereum ecosystem
  • Creates new ways for skaters to make money

What's currently working​

  • Create coins from posts or from scratch
  • Upload images/videos (auto-generates thumbnails)
  • Trade with ETH or USDC via Zora
  • Connect any Ethereum wallet
  • Coins show up as previews in posts
  • Works with both Hive and Base networks

Getting started​

  1. Connect your Ethereum wallet at skatehive.app
  2. Browse existing coins to see how it works
  3. Try buying a small amount of someone's coin
  4. Post some content and create your first coin

Tips: Start small, build a following first, focus on quality content