Guide & FAQ
Everything about going to and hosting a deposit-backed event.
Going to an event
- 1Find an event
Open the event link from the organizer, or browse events on the home page.
- 2Sign in
Google or email works, no crypto needed: we create a NEAR account for you. NEAR and EVM wallets work too.
- 3Put down the deposit
Press Register. The deposit goes through NEAR Intents: pay with USDC from your NEAR wallet or with almost any token from any chain. On testnet the test USDC comes from a faucet.
- 4Come and get checked in
Show the QR code from the event page at the door. The host marks you as here; your payout shows once they close the event.
- 5Withdraw
When the host closes the event, press Withdraw on the event page: your deposit plus your share of the no-shows, sent through NEAR Intents to any chain or wallet.
Hosting an event
- 1Create the event
Title, time, place, deposit and capacity. Add the people who will check guests in as your door team; you can change it later.
- 2Share it
Send the link, or put a card or button on your own website from the “For your website” page.
- 3Check people in
On the event day open Manage, press “Scan QR codes” and scan guests, then press Check in. Search works too. Marks are saved on Near Me, no transaction per guest.
- 4Close the event
Finalize shows who came and what each gets, then pays out. Nobody checked in? Everyone simply gets their deposit back.
FAQ
Who holds the money?+
A NEAR smart contract holds it, so neither the organizer nor we can take it. Every deposit, the final list of who came and every payout are public on-chain.
Is there a fee?+
No. The whole pool goes to the people who came.
Can I cancel after registering?+
No. That is what makes people come. If the host cancels, everyone gets their deposit back.
What if the host forgets to close the event?+
30 days after it ends, anyone can trigger a full refund to every guest.
What if I came but wasn’t checked in?+
Tell the host before they close the event; they can still check you in. A photo from the event helps.
Why USDC?+
So the deposit is worth the same at the door as when you paid it.
Is there a time limit to withdraw?+
No. Your payout stays in your balance until you withdraw it.