How Payments Work
How do I pay?
All payments are made in USDC (a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to USD) on the Base network. $50 means 50 USDC — no conversion math, no volatility.
What do I need?
A Web3 wallet with USDC on Base. We recommend:
- MetaMask — browser extension, works with Chrome, Firefox, Brave
- Coinbase Wallet — mobile app or browser extension
How do I get USDC on Base?
- Install MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet
- Add the Base network to your wallet (it will be prompted automatically when you click purchase)
- Purchase or bridge USDC to Base via Coinbase, Uniswap, or any Base-compatible exchange
What happens when I click "Purchase" or "Stream"?
Your wallet will prompt you to approve a USDC payment. Once confirmed, the transaction settles on-chain in seconds and your download link or stream URL is delivered immediately.
Is this safe?
Yes. You approve each transaction in your wallet — the site never has access to your funds or private keys. Payments are verified on-chain by a third-party facilitator (x402 protocol, backed by Coinbase).
Pricing
| Service | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Artwork | $50 USDC | Hi-res original PNG, open usage rights, 7-day download link |
| Stream Collections | $2.99 USDC | 7-day streaming pass, up to 10 collections, full-screen player |
| Commission (Simple) | $35 - $60 | 2 custom pieces |
| Commission (Medium) | $105 - $160 | 5 custom pieces |
| Commission (Complex) | $280 - $480 | 15 custom pieces |
What about commissions?
Commission requests are free to submit. No payment is required until the creator reviews and accepts your request. Once accepted, you'll be notified with a payment link.
Refund policy
Since payment for commissions is collected only after the creator accepts, refunds should be rare. If a refund is needed, the creator will send USDC directly to your wallet address.
Questions?
Contact us at art@vonstar.com or visit our contact page.