# What is Blinkord?

Learn about what Blinkord has to offer

Blinks 🤝 Discord = Blinkord

Blinkord is a platform and tool which helps Discord community owners enable Solana interactions directly within their Discord server. Server owners can create their own Blinks on Blinkord, or they can use external blink URLs within the Discord app if the Blinkord Bot is added to the server.

Blinkord greatly enhances the user experience and satisfaction, which in turn also increases the conversion rate for users to be able to execute transactions on Solana within the Discord app. On the other hand, Discord community owners can create a customized Blink for their server through a very simple and intuitive process.

Payments are made in SOL (Solana), leveraging the power of Solana Actions and Blinks for a secure and streamlined experience.

Explore the power of Blinkord and make your Discord server's experience as smooth as possible!


# Solana Actions and Blinks

Blinkord leverages **Solana Actions** and **Blinks** to power its payment and transaction execution process.

* **Solana Actions** are simple tools that let developers add blockchain transactions directly into websites, apps, or even QR codes. This means users can complete transactions on the Solana blockchain—like sending tokens or interacting with apps - without leaving the page or app they’re on.
* **Blinks**, or blockchain links, make any Solana Action shareable through a simple link (URL). You can think of them as the interface that users see and through which they execute the Solana Actions. With blinks, apps and wallets that recognize them can show extra options, like transaction previews or interactive buttons. For example, a blink could let you start a transaction by clicking a button on any webpage or even open button interactions in chat apps like Discord, so you can easily interact on the blockchain wherever you see the link and its button actions.

These tools enable Blinkord to provide a seamless experience for both server owners and members, ensuring fast and secure transactions. Server owners can obtain a shareable link via the Blinkord platform or any other app, share the link on any Discord chat and the Blinkord Bot will instantly reply with all the possible actions that are contained within that Blink. The members can interact with that blink and perform transaction on Solana - easily and with just the click of a button.

**Example: A blink which allows members to buy $BONK on Jupiter with just the click of a button**

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Learn more about Solana actions and Blinks by [using this link](https://solana.com/solutions/actions)

Check out some demo videos about how Blinkord integrates Solana actions and blinks on our [Demo Videos](/demo-videos) page.


# Blinkord's Modules

Blinkord currently features two modules - modes of use. These are the **Blinkord Web Platform** and the **Blinkord Bot.**

The [Blinkord web platform](https://blinkord.com) is a web based platform where server owners can create custom blinks for their Discord server. It is a simple and intuitive web interface which includes all the features mentioned on the [Web Platform Features](/web-platform-features) page.&#x20;

Currently, the platform enables community owners to create a blink for monetizing their community by offering paid roles which give members access to exclusive content on the server. In the future, there are going to be many more blink types which could be created through Blinkord.

The platform also features the  [Blinkord Marketplace](/web-platform-features/blinkord-marketplace) which allows anyone to browse all blinks created via Blinkord. This page serves as a  discovery page for server owners to advertise their servers to Blinkord community. On the other hand, it functions for members to explore the list of servers they may want to join.

The [Blinkord Bot](/blinkord-bot) is a Discord Bot which can be added to any server. It automatically detects URLs which are Solana actions, "unfurls" these URLs and displays button/s for each of the available actions. Server members are able to create a Solana wallet via the Blinkord bot, deposit SOL to it and start interacting with Blink actions directly through Discord.

Watch how to use Blinkord; buying a role on Blinkord Platform or with Discord Bot [Demo Videos](/demo-videos)page.


# Web Platform Features

* **Customizable Blinks**: Server owners can customize the appearance and details of their Blinks, including title, description, icon, and promotional message, providing a personalized experience for their community.
* **Easy Role Management**: Server owners can quickly create custom links that grant users access to premium roles in their Discord server. They can select which roles to offer and set the cost for each role, including options for discounts and limited-time only roles.
* **Role Expiration Management**: Server owners can set limited-time roles with expiration dates, allowing for dynamic role management and encouraging users to renew their roles. The system automatically removes expired roles and notifies users via direct messages on Discord, ensuring that the server remains organized and up-to-date.
* **Seamless Member Onboarding**: Members can obtain exclusive roles with just a few clicks. The process requires no sign up and no personal information in order to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. This seamless structure also increases purchase conversion rate of blinks.
* **Blinkord Marketplace:** A simple hub which features all Blinks created through Blinkord. Go to [Blinkord Marketplace](/web-platform-features/blinkord-marketplace) to learn more.
* **Discord OAuth Integration**: The application utilizes Discord OAuth for secure authentication, allowing users to log in seamlessly and manage their roles without exposing sensitive information.
* **Solana Integration**: All transactions are processed using SOL, ensuring fast and secure payments. The system supports transaction tracking and confirmation to enhance reliability. The transactions are executed through Solana Blinks (blockchain links) and can be triggered from any web app that supports blinks.


# Server Owner Flow

1. **Getting Started**: Server owners visit [blinkord.com](https://blinkord.com/) and click on the "Connect Discord" button.
2. **Discord Login**: Owners log in with Discord to allow Blinkord to fetch a list of servers they administer.
3. **Install Blinkord Bot**: After selecting a server, owners install the Blinkord bot, which will manage role assignments.
4. **Configure Blink**: Owners fill out the blink form with server details, including a title, description, role options, SOL pricing and more.
5. **Solana Wallet Integration**: Owners confirm their wallet by signing a message using any Solana wallet (such as Phantom or Solflare). This wallet will receive payments for the roles.
6. **Generate and Share Blink**: After submitting the form, Blinkord generates a unique URL that owners can share with their community.


# Discord Member Flow

1. **Accessing a Blink**: Members click on a custom Blinkord link shared by the server owner, which directs them to the Blinkord page containing the Blink specific to that server. The Blink page may also be accessed through any platform that renders Blinks, such as X (Twitter).
2. **Discord Login**: Members authorize with Discord, granting Blinkord permission to assign them a role in the server.
3. **Select and Pay**: Members choose the role they want, make the payment via a Solana wallet (such as Phantom or Solflare), and receive instant access to the premium role on the selected Discord.&#x20;
4. **Join the Server**: After payment, members can simply close the window, as their role is automatically assigned.

See the Discord Member Flow in action at [Demo Videos](/demo-videos)


# Blinkord Marketplace

https\://blinkord.com/marketplace

The Blinkord Marketplace is a hub for discovering and interacting with all Discord servers using Blinkord. It allows users to easily find and purchase premium roles across multiple servers in a single, streamlined process.

Through Solana Blinks integration, the marketplace offers fast, secure payments, making the process of acquiring roles smooth and efficient. Users can explore a diverse range of servers offering unique content and experiences, broadening their Discord network.&#x20;

For server owners, the marketplace provides an opportunity to showcase their Blinks and reach a wider audience. This platform simplifies the experience of accessing exclusive content on Discord, all in one convenient place.


# Blinkord Use Cases

Blinkord is a versatile platform that unlocks endless possibilities for Discord server owners. By integrating **Solana blinks** directly into your Discord server, Blinkord enables a wide variety of use cases, all within a familiar interface. Whether you're looking to monetize your community, facilitate blockchain transactions, or create dynamic experiences for your members, Blinkord has you covered. Below are some key use cases that showcase the power and flexibility of Blinkord.

#### **1. Exclusive Content Access**

Create premium roles that grant members access to exclusive channels, resources, and events within your server. With Blinkord, you can seamlessly offer paid lifetime or limited-time memberships, allowing your community to enjoy special perks while supporting the owner.

#### **2. Accept Donations**

Enable members to contribute to your community through Solana-based donations. With a custom Blink, users can easily send SOL directly to your wallet, supporting your server without needing third-party platforms.

#### **3. Token Swaps on Solana**

Simplify token swaps for your community by integrating Solana token transactions directly into Discord. Members can securely swap tokens using Blinkord, without leaving the app, offering a seamless trading experience.

#### **4. Trade and Stake NFTs**

Allow your members to buy and stake **NFTs** directly within Discord. With Blinkord, users can connect their wallets, purchase NFTs, and even participate in staking programs, making NFT interactions simple and accessible.

#### **5. DeFi activities**

Facilitate **DeFi** activities such as opening and closing liquidity pools or adding liquidity directly from your server. By using Blinkord, community members can engage in liquidity provision, helping to power decentralized finance on Solana.

#### **6. DAO Voting**

Empower your community to participate in **Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)** governance. Blinkord makes it easy for members to vote on proposals, helping to shape the future of your project or community.

#### **7. Develop Games and Game Economies**

Integrate Blinkord into gaming communities to create in-game economies. From purchasing in-game assets to enabling Solana token-based transactions, Blinkord can be used to power the economic engine behind your server’s gaming activities.

***

These are just a few of the many use cases Blinkord enables. With the power of [Solana Actions and Blinks](/solana-actions-and-blinks), server owners can create dynamic, interactive experiences that go beyond traditional community management, paving the way for innovative blockchain applications directly in Discord.


# Blinkord Bot

The Blinkord Bot is invited to each server who wants to create their custom shareable blockchain link (Blink) for their community Discord server. The bot encapsulates all functionalities related to blinks which include recognizing and unfurling all actions from a blink URL, executing the actions and displaying the user wallets. The bot is also responsible for adding new members to the server and assigning roles to members who paid for a premium role via Blinkord.&#x20;

The bot requires no additional permissions other than being able to invite members, assign roles and reply to messages.

### Blinkord Wallet

Blinkord Bot allows users to create their own wallet using the `/blinkord start` command. After the wallet is generated, the users are able to deposit funds in it. This allow them to interact with the blinks through Discord and execute any transaction with just a click of a button.&#x20;

Users are offered 3 methods of creating a new wallet:

1. **Generate Wallet (Recommended) -** Blinkord will create a Solana wallet for you and store the wallet in a secure, encrypted enclave using a KMS service. Blinkord will never have access to the decryption key for your wallet. This is a good option for casual use cases that can be performed from a hot wallet.
2. **Import Wallet -** If you prefer to use your own wallet with Blinkord, ensure that it does not contain significant assets or funds. Blinkord will securely store your wallet in an encrypted manner and will never have access to the decryption key. This is a good option if you want to use a wallet that you already own.
3. **Embedded Wallet -** Utilize [privy.io](https://privy.io/) to generate a wallet for you. No entity will have direct access to your wallet's private key or have full control over your wallet. You will provide delegated access to Blinkord, allowing only the permissions and actions you wish to execute through Discord. This is a good option if you want to use your Solana wallet only for more specific purposes and disallow general use through Discord.

When a wallet is generated, users are able to access it by using the `/start` or `/wallet` command. The wallet is global, meaning the same wallet is used across all Discord servers where the Blinkord Bot is installed and can be used.

### Blinkord Bot's Utility

The Blinkord bot has the utility of being able to "unfurl" Solana action URLs. Below image is an example of the same action which you see on your custom action URL that will be displayed by the bot on your server where users are able to click on the embed buttons in order to trigger the blockchain transactions.

Once a message containing a Blinkord server link or any other blink URL is sent on Discord then the Blinkord bot automatically detects the link is a Solana action and replies with the available actions.

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See the Blinkord Bot in action on the [Demo Videos](/demo-videos) page

### Add the bot to your server

To add the bot into your server, use [this Discord Bot invite link](https://blinkord.com/install-bot)

### Solana Wallet Security

Wallet security is paramount when it comes to creating and owning wallets on Blinkord. When a Solana wallet is generated via the Blinkord Bot, the private key is immediately encrypted using a Key Management Service (KMS). The KMS employs advanced encryption algorithms, and the encryption key itself remains inaccessible to anyone, including the Blinkord team. The encrypted private key is securely stored in a structured digital vault, ensuring that even if unauthorized access occurs, the key remains unreadable and unusable without KMS decryption. This ensures robust protection, as no one can access the raw private key or the encryption key.

When a user triggers a transaction via Discord, the KMS securely decrypts the private key to sign the transaction, ensuring the user maintains control over their wallet. The user can also export the private key at any time. Throughout this process, Blinkord guarantees that no one, including administrators, ever has access to the private key or its encryption, making wallet management both seamless and highly secure.

### Blinkord Embedded Wallets

Using the Blinkord Bot you are able to generate and use an embedded wallet, powered by [Privy](https://www.privy.io). This allows users to create a self-custodial wallet and use it directly on Discord by utilizing delegated actions. In case the wallet is an embedded wallet, security is provided and guaranteed by Privy, which you can read more about [on their documentation](https://docs.privy.io/guide/security/#security)


# Exclusive Content via Blinkord

Learn how Blinkord impacts the future of premium content and Discord communities

We believe that Blinkord has a great impact on the future of premium content on Discord communities. Let's see some examples by popular crypto youtubers which offer premium content to their fans subscribers on Discord.

### Case Studies

**Coffeezilla**

Coffeezilla is a popular crypto youtuber who is a sleuth and a blockchain detective. He is very cunning and is known to put a lot of effort into uncovering elaborate crypto scams. He has a paid membership that he offers through [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/Coffeezilla), giving his members access to the Discord channels as well as early access to his video content.

**Coin Bureau Club**

Coin Bureau is a youtube channel and blog platform where users are able to obtain knowledge, insights and news reports about the most trending crypto sectors and events. They also cover content such as macro events, finance, economics, technology and other sectors that impact the cryptocurrency market. The [Coin Bureau Club](https://hub.coinbureau.com/) is a premium membership where you gain access to exclusive channels in the Coin Bureau Discord where you can speak with the team members, get daily technical analysis updates, crypto news analysis, and other members only content. They have built their own platform to offer access to the club, including signups, payments and connecting with Discord.

**Milk Road**

Milk road started off as a crypto-related newsletter, covering daily crypto market and global event updates, providing research results, interesting discussions and technical analysis to their email subscribers. It has since grown to be one of the most popular and beloved crypto newsletters and the Milk Road team has created milkroad.com, a platform of their own containing their newsletter content as well as a PRO membership which gives access to exclusive newsletter posts and content, as well as provides access to the Discord community where anybody can ask questions and interact with the Milk road team.

**Max Maher - Finova**

Max Maher is another crypto youtuber also known to be a crypto trader and makes youtube content about crypto research and trading. He has built his own platform called [Finova](https://pro.finova.finance/#membership) where users are able to purchase a membership and gain access to exclusive crypto trading calls on the Finova Discord server. The payments and courses are hosted on Teachable.

### Pitfalls of existing membership platforms

From the case studies, it is clear to see that all of the platforms who wish to provide access to premium, exclusive content on their Discord server usually spend time, money and effort in order to achieve that. They either build a platform of their own from scratch or rely on existing fan engagement and membership platforms such as Patreon, Teachable, Gumroad and similar.

For crypto natives, the pitfalls of such platforms are obvious. The need to create an account using your email and personal information, the need to supply all of your details upon payment such as name, card info and billing details. Besides, these platforms are completely centralized and non-transparent. They run on centralized servers and databases, meaning that these providers keep full control and ownership of your data and login info.

### Blinkord as the solution

Blinkord is able to tackle all of those pitfalls and problems by providing a way to seamlessly gain access to a paid discord community. No accounts required, no payment information required, all the user has to do is connect their Phantom wallet, select a role they wish to obtain, confirm the transaction in the wallet and that's it!

Facilitating the whole process and reducing the friction for a member to obtain access to the premium content can greatly increase the conversion rate and user satisfaction.

The process is not only simple for just members, but for the server owners/admins as well! It does not take more than a few minutes to complete the whole process and get a shareable link to your personalized Blink that you can share with your community.


# Blinkord's Impact

**Blinkord** is more than just a platform for enabling Solana transactions in Discord—it is a powerful tool that is reshaping the way communities engage and grow. By seamlessly integrating blockchain technology into the world’s most popular community platform, Blinkord is making a significant impact in three key areas: **bringing new users to Solana**, **increasing engagement on Discord servers**, and **enhancing the overall user experience**.

***

#### **1. Bringing New Users to Solana**

Blinkord opens the doors of the **Solana blockchain** to millions of Discord users, many of whom may not have previously interacted with blockchain technology. By simplifying the process of setting up wallets, making payments, and interacting with on-chain actions, Blinkord helps to reduce the technical barriers that often deter new users from exploring decentralized platforms. The ability to create wallets directly within Discord, fund them easily, and complete transactions in just a few clicks makes blockchain accessible and intuitive, encouraging more users to explore the world of Solana.

**Key Impact:**

* **Streamline onboarding** for new Solana users via Discord.
* **Increase adoption** of Solana blockchain due to its ease of use within familiar environments.
* **Growing Solana’s ecosystem** by tapping into Discord’s massive user base.

***

#### **2. Increasing Engagement on Discord Servers**

Blinkord helps Discord server owners create thriving communities by introducing **monetization opportunities** through paid roles and premium content. By offering **exclusive content** and **premium roles**, Blinkord encourages users to remain active and engaged within the server. The use of **Blinks** (custom shareable links) makes premium features accessible in a way that is both easy and enticing for users. With Blinkord, server members can experience the benefits of exclusive content while supporting the communities they care about.

**Key Impact:**

* **Higher user retention** by offering exclusive roles and content that keep members coming back.
* **Monetization opportunities** for server owners, incentivizing community building and content creation.
* **Simplified transactions** through Blinks and Solana Actions, driving engagement with premium offerings.

***

#### **3. Enhancing User Experience**

User experience is at the heart of Blinkord’s mission. The platform makes it easier than ever for users to access premium content, engage with exclusive roles, and manage their blockchain wallets—all within the **Discord interface**. Transactions are fast, secure, and require minimal effort from users, thanks to Solana’s high-speed blockchain and Blinkord’s streamlined processes. Moreover, the Blinkord Bot enhances interaction by unfurling Blink links directly within Discord, allowing users to take action without leaving the app. This seamless integration of blockchain into a familiar platform dramatically improves the user journey, making interactions smooth and satisfying.

**Key Impact:**

* **Frictionless transactions** with minimal steps required, leading to a better overall user journey.
* **Familiar interface** that lowers the learning curve for blockchain interactions, leading to increased satisfaction.
* **Enhanced security and trust** through the use of Solana’s secure blockchain and Blinkord’s wallet encryption.

***

#### **A Growing Ecosystem**

With its unique ability to integrate **Solana transactions** into Discord, Blinkord is contributing to the growth of both the Discord and Solana ecosystems. By bridging the gap between decentralized technology and online communities, Blinkord is driving forward the adoption of **Web3** and enabling new opportunities for users and communities alike.

***

Blinkord is not just a tool—it is a movement toward a more engaged, decentralized future. By bringing blockchain technology into Discord, Blinkord is revolutionizing how communities connect, transact, and grow in the digital age.


# Demo Videos

1. How easy it is to buy a Discord role through Blinkord

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2. How to use the Blinkord Bot to buy a role through Discord

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3. Buying $BONK using a Blink on Discord

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# FAQ

<details>

<summary>What is Blinkord?</summary>

Blinkord is a platform that enables Discord server owners to enable Solana interactions within their Discord community through shareable links called [Solana Actions and Blinks](/solana-actions-and-blinks). By integrating with the Solana blockchain, Blinkord facilitates secure and fast transactions using SOL (Solana’s native cryptocurrency), providing a seamless experience for both server owners and members.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What does Blinkord mean?</summary>

Blinks + Discord = Blinkord!\
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The name "Blinkord" is a combination of "Blink" and "Discord," representing the integration of blockchain-powered links (**Blinks**) with Discord servers. It signifies the seamless connection between Solana blockchain actions and Discord communities.

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<details>

<summary>How does Blinkord work?</summary>

Blinkord leverages [**Solana Actions** and **Blinks**](https://solana.com/solutions/actions) to manage payments and [Discord OAuth](https://discord.com/developers/docs/topics/oauth2) for role assignments. You are able to perform any Solana action through Blinkord, all within a few clicks and within the Discord app.

* **For Server Owners:** Create a custom Blink by specifying roles, pricing, and other details. Share the custom Blink link with your community.
* **For Members:** Click on the Blink link, authorize with Discord, and make a payment using any Solana Wallet. The purchased role is automatically assigned upon successful payment.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What are Blinks and Solana Actions?</summary>

* **Blinks:** Shareable, programmable links that allow users to interact with Solana decentralized applications (dApps). In Blinkord, Blinks direct users to specific actions like purchasing a Discord role. Blinks can unfurl (expand) on any page that supports them, even on X!
* **Solana Actions:** Customizable on-chain interactions that execute specific tasks securely and efficiently. Blinkord uses Solana Actions to process payments and manage role assignments.

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<details>

<summary>How do I get started as a Discord server owner?</summary>

1. Visit [blinkord.com](https://blinkord.com/) and click on “Get Started.”
2. Log in with your Discord account to fetch a list of servers you administer.
3. Install the Blinkord bot on your selected server.
4. Configure your Blink by setting up roles, pricing in SOL, and other details.
5. Connect your Solana Wallet to receive payments.
6. Generate and share your unique Blink link with your community.

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<details>

<summary>How do I purchase a premium role as a Discord member?</summary>

1. Click on the Blink link provided by the server owner or someone else.
2. Authorize Blinkord to connect with Discord account for role assignment.
3. Select the desired role and proceed to payment.
4. Complete the payment using your Solana Wallet.
5. The premium role is automatically assigned to your Discord account.

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<details>

<summary>Do I need a Solana Wallet to use Blinkord?</summary>

Yes, Blinkord requires the use of a Solana Wallet, such as Phantom, Solflare or others, for processing payments in SOL. The Phantom and Solflare Wallets are secure and user-friendly Solana wallets that facilitate quick transactions. You can download them as a browser extension or mobile app.

Alternatively, if you prefer to use the in-app wallet on Discord, you are able to create a new wallet using the Blinkord Bot. The bot is going to generate a wallet for you, or you can also choose to import your own wallet or create an embedded wallet. After depositing funds to that wallet, you can start using it to interact with the blink actions. Find out more on the [Blinkord Bot](/blinkord-bot) page.

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<details>

<summary>How to use Blinkord within Discord?</summary>

Instead of using the platform, you can directly interact with blinks on Discord with the help of the Blinkord Bot. The bot recognizes Solana action URLs, unfurls the links and displays all the actions as clickable buttons. You can learn more about the bot on the [Blinkord Bot](/blinkord-bot) page and add it to your server by using [this link](https://blinkord.com/install-bot)

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<details>

<summary>What are Blinkord's achievements so far?</summary>

* 100+ Discord roles purchased
* 40+ SOL exchanged
* 80+ Solana wallets created on Discord
* 200+ blinks unfurled and used on Discord
* 60+ servers where the Blinkord Bot is installed and used
* Partnered with [Privy](https://x.com/privy_io/status/1854900257173520478) to enable embedded wallets on Discord
* Partnered with [SOL Decoder](https://x.com/blinkord_sol/status/1848715894538551343) to offer subscriptions for their Meteora tools
* Partnered with [Degen Markets](https://x.com/DEGEN_MARKETS/status/1848339309696295055) to enable prediction market voting via Discord
* Partnered with [Bulb](https://x.com/bulbappio/status/1852105688488775819) to enable them to trade the Bulb token via Discord
* Partnered with [P-link](https://p-link.io/) to enable payments and games on Discord
* Enabled playing [Send Arcade](http://sendarcade.fun/) and [Cat Off](https://www.catoff.xyz/) games on Discord

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<details>

<summary>Is Blinkord secure and safe to use?</summary>

Absolutely. Blinkord prioritizes security in several ways:

* [**Discord OAuth**](https://discord.com/developers/docs/topics/oauth2) **Authentication:** Uses secure authentication protocols, ensuring that your Discord credentials remain protected.
* **Blockchain Transactions:** All payments are processed on the Solana blockchain, known for its high security and speed.
* **Privacy Protection:** Blinkord does not require personal information, enhancing your privacy. It never asks for your wallet's private key, seed phrase, or direct access to your Discord account.
* **Blinkord Bot Security:** The bot requires minimal permissions and does not have access to personal messages or server administration.
* **Wallet Security**: Undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of security is the protection of your wallet, which is achieved through advanced encryption and decentralized signing methods. This ensures that your assets remain secure, with transactions only being executed upon your direct authorization through the Blinkord Bot, giving you full control over your wallet at all times. Additionally, Blinkord utilizes [Privy.io](https://www.privy.io/) to provide embedded wallets for users to create and manage self-custodial Solana wallets on Discord.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Are there any fees associated with purchasing roles on Blinkord?</summary>

While Blinkord does not charge users any fees for purchasing roles, standard **Solana network transaction fees** (usually minimal) apply when making payments. These fees are paid to the network validators to process your transaction.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Is Blinkord Free?</summary>

Yes, Blinkord is 100% free for both members and server owners to use the platform and Discord Bot.

However, Blinkord takes a 2% fee from payouts to server owners when a role is purchased through a Blink and a fixed fee of 0.0001 SOL for transactions made through the Blinkord Bot. This fee helps support the platform's development and maintenance. In the future, there may be a paid plan available where Blinkord will not take any fees from members and server owners.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How does Blinkord handle role expiration and management?</summary>

Server owners can set roles with **expiration times**. Blinkord automatically:

* **Removes expired roles** from members.
* **Sends reminders** to members before their roles expire.
* **Sends notifications** to users via Discord direct messages about their role's expiration.

This feature ensures dynamic role management and encourages members to renew their access.

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<details>

<summary>What is the Blinkord Marketplace?</summary>

The [Blinkord Marketplace](https://blinkord.com/marketplace) is a hub where users can discover and interact with all Discord servers utilizing Blinkord. It allows members to find and purchase premium roles across multiple servers efficiently, expanding their Discord community engagement.

On the other hand, it helps Discord servers reach more users and expand the audience through the Blinks.<br>

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# Official Links

Website: <https://blinkord.com>

X Profile: <https://x.com/blinkord_sol>

Discord Community: <https://discord.gg/HugHTEPu4H>

Email: <hi@blinkord.com>

Support Blinkord by purchasing a premium Discord role: <https://blinkord.com/1279521456790966477>


# Future of Blinkord

We have some upcoming features which are only rough plans/ideas and are not set in stone. These include:

1. Blinkord marketplace - a subpage of blinkord where instead of viewing a single blink for a particular discord server, members can browse through many servers and blinks and see what kind of roles they can get on which servers and what are the benefits. Inspired by [https://dial.to](https://dial.to/) and <https://top.gg/> (Done, see [Blinkord Marketplace](/web-platform-features/blinkord-marketplace) ✅)
2. Subscriptions for roles - Instead of a one-time payment, users can pay for access to the platform for a limited amount of time, after which they need to renew their subscription. (Done ✅)
3. Different tokens for payment (owner can have the option to choose other tokens to be paid with, for example USDC)  (Done ✅)
4. Introduce scarcity - offer roles for a limited amount of time and/or quantity (Done ✅)
5. Introduce Discord embedded wallets via the Blinkord Bot
6. Add more premium features, such as custom Blink URLs&#x20;
7. Have the ability to create blinks and shareable payment links through our Discord Bot
8. Increase the set of pre-built blink templates available on Blinkord
9. Display QR codes for the shareable links, have option to display the QR code as the blink image
10. Allows server members to gain access to conversion tracking (blink visits and interactions)
11. Offer a dashboard where server owners are able to see metrics and payments over time for their blink
12. Expand to other platforms, such as Telegram (paid access to telegram groups and channels)

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