# INTRO TO ILLUMINATE ## Overview > In the dynamic world of content creation and streaming, the demand for a more efficient, secure, and decentralized platform has never been greater. We are thrilled to introduce Illuminate, the world's first Web3 content creation donation protocol, poised to revolutionize the way creators and streamers interact with their supporters and monetize their work. > > At Illuminate we harnesses the power of blockchain technology to provide a transparent, low-cost, and censorship-resistant solution for donations and advertising. By eliminating intermediaries and reducing fees, content creators can now enjoy a larger share of their hard-earned revenue, while fostering trust and direct engagement with their audience. > > [**Donation Wars**](/using-illuminate/advertise#donation-wars-a-competitive-edge), our standout feature, revolutionizes audience participation by allowing supporters to engage in competitive bidding for advertising rights on their favorite creators' streams. This interactive dynamic not only boosts creators’ earnings but also enhances viewer engagement, making the donation process an exciting experience for everyone involved. > > On top of that, Illuminate offers a [**revenue share model** ](/using-illuminate/staking)where a percentage of the protocol's fees are distributed among participating creators. This guarantees that creators benefit directly from the growth and success of the platform, further fostering a sense of community and incentivizing contributions to Illuminate's ongoing development. > > Embark on a journey through this gitbook, which will illuminate the groundbreaking features, visionary architecture, and vast potential of this pioneering protocol that is set to reshape the landscape of content creation and streaming in the Web3 era. ## Quick links {% content-ref url="/pages/RSK7cHVl6AmGPOYzR9em" %} [THE PROBLEM](/intro-to-illuminate/the-problem) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/rZKlPlebLrZYFKwq1yLB" %} [USING ILLUMINATE ](/using-illuminate/donate) {% endcontent-ref %} # THE PROBLEM In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, content creators and streamers face numerous challenges in monetizing their work and engaging with their audience. Illuminate offers effective solutions to overcome the limitations of traditional third-party platforms. 1. High fees and intermediaries: Traditional platforms often charge exorbitant fees and involve multiple intermediaries, reducing creators' earnings. Illuminate addresses this issue by providing a decentralized solution with [minimal fees](/resources/fee-breakdown), enabling creators to retain a larger share of their revenue. 2. Lack of transparency and trust: Centralized platforms can often lead to mistrust and lack of transparency in transactions. Illuminate leverages blockchain technology to ensure transparency and build trust between creators and their supporters through secure, verifiable transactions. 3. Inefficient revenue distribution: Traditional revenue-sharing models may not fairly compensate creators for their work. Illuminate's innovative [revenue share model](/using-illuminate/staking), enabled by staking ILM tokens, allows creators to earn 100% of the platform's revenue, empowering them to benefit directly from its growth and success. By addressing these challenges, Illuminate's Web3 content creation donation protocol empowers creators to sidestep the limitations of traditional platforms, fostering a more equitable, transparent, and decentralized content creation ecosystem. # DONATE {% hint style="danger" %} As you prepare to donate, please remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts. Always double-check the URL and verify the authenticity of the creator's Illuminate donation link before proceeding. Be cautious of any suspicious communication or requests for personal information, and never share your private keys or sensitive data with anyone. By staying alert and practicing safe online habits, you can protect yourself from phishing scams and ensure a secure donation experience. {% endhint %} Donating to a creator at Illuminate is designed to make the process of supporting your favorite creators as seamless and personalized as possible. By following these simple steps, you can contribute to their success and help them continue producing the content you love: 1. Click on your favorite creator's Illuminate donation link. This will navigate you to their personalized donation page. 2. Connect your wallet by choosing from a variety of non-custodial wallet options based on your preferences. Follow the prompts to link your wallet securely to the platform. 3. Enter your name or alias, which will be visible to the creator as the source of the donation. 4. Select a token from a variety of available token options. 5. Enter the donation amount you wish to contribute to the creator. Ensure you have enough tokens in your connected wallet to cover the donation and any associated fees. 6. Optionally, you can choose to leave a message for the creator, expressing your support or sharing your thoughts. 7. Review the details of your donation and click on the "Send" button. A wallet confirmation window will appear, prompting you to review the transaction details and approve the donation process. 8. Confirm the transaction in your wallet and wait for it to be processed on the blockchain. Once successful, your donation will be sent directly to the creator's claimable earnings. # ADVERTISE {% hint style="info" %} Ensure successful ad displays by confirming that your intended creators are seamlessly connected with their [Illuminate OBS browser source link](/using-illuminate/alert-setup-obs). This link is the vital bridge that brings your ads to life, ensuring they are dynamically showcased during their live streams. {% endhint %} Illuminate's advertising feature revolutionizes content engagement by introducing Donation Wars, a dynamic system where audience members vie for exclusive advertising privileges. This innovative approach enables the highest ILM (Illuminate's native token) or highest top-donor in the creator's chosen "donation-war" token, contributors to feature their content through ads on the creator's stream. Here's an in-depth exploration of this exciting feature: ### Donation Wars: A Competitive Edge **What are Donation Wars?** Engage in lively competitions as audience members compete for the top spot by contributing ILM or the creator's chosen "donation war token", to their favorite creators. The more "donation war tokens" a donor contributes, the higher they ascend in the rankings, unlocking coveted advertising privileges.
### **How to Participate:** 1. **Donate "Donation War Token":** Audience members can join the action by contributing creator's chosen "donation war token" during the creator's stream. 2. **Climb the Rankings:** The race is on! The highest donors ascend the rankings, inching closer to the coveted top spot. 3. **Advertising Privileges:** The donor who has donated the highest amount of the creator's chosen "donation war token" claims exclusive advertising privileges, reigning supreme until surpassed by another generous contributor. ### Advertising Privileges Unleashed **What Do Advertising Privileges Entail?** The top ILM donor gains exclusive rights to upload and display ads during the creator's stream. Key details include: * **Ad Upload Limit:** Supporters can share their message through ads with a file size limit of 10MB. * **Display Frequency:** Ads make appearances on the creator's stream every 10 minutes, ensuring optimal visibility to the audience. ### **Integration with Illuminate OBS Alert URL:** Illuminate's Advertise feature transforms content creation into a dynamic and engaging experience. Whether you're a dedicated contributor or a content creator looking to elevate your message, Donation Wars and Advertising Privileges provide a unique avenue for interaction. # AD MANAGER {% hint style="info" %} The Ad Manager feature in our platform empowers content creators to efficiently manage advertisements for their streams. With this tool, creators can seamlessly review, accept, and display ads from top contributors, enhancing their revenue streams while maintaining control over the content displayed to their audience. {% endhint %} ### How it Works 1. **View Ad**: Content creators can access the Ad Manager interface through the dashboard to view advertisements uploaded by the top donor. 2. **Review and Accept**: Upon reviewing an advertisement, creators have the option to accept or reject it based on their preferences and audience demographics. This step ensures that only suitable ads are displayed during the stream. 3. [**Integration with OBS Browser Source**:](/using-illuminate/alert-setup-obs) Accepted ads are seamlessly integrated with OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) through a browser source link. This integration simplifies the process of displaying ads during the stream without the need for manual intervention. 4. **Live Display**: Once accepted, the approved advertisements appear live on the stream at the designated intervals. This ensures that viewers are presented with engaging and relevant content while creators maximize their advertising revenue. ### Benefits * **Control**: Creators maintain full control over the advertisements displayed on their streams, ensuring alignment with their brand and audience preferences. * **Efficiency**: The streamlined process of reviewing and accepting ads saves time and effort for content creators, allowing them to focus on delivering high-quality content to their audience. * **Revenue Generation**: By monetizing their streams with targeted advertisements, creators can diversify their revenue streams and maximize their earning potential. # REVENUE MANAGEMENT ### Viewing Recent Donations Navigate to the Revenue Tab on the Illuminate dashboard to access information about your recent donations. The tab provides a comprehensive view, including essential details such as: ### Donation Details * **Address of Origin:** See where each donation originated from. * **Donation Amount:** Find out the exact amount of each contribution. * **Blockscan Link:** Access the Blockscan link to view the transaction details and verify the donation on the blockchain. This information empowers content creators to track and understand their financial support, fostering transparency and accountability. # DONATION PAGE SETUP The Profile tab is a vital part of the Illuminate user dashboard, allowing creators to customize their donation preferences and manage their unique Illuminate donation link. By navigating to the Profile tab, creators can: * **Select a unique username:** This will be used to configure the domain of your donation page. * **Upload a profile image:** Upload a custom profile image that will be displayed on your unique donation page. * **Enable donation wars:** This will toggle the display of the ad tab on your unique donation page. * **Enable automatic ad-display:** This will allow top donor's ads to display automatically without the creator first accepting the ad in the ad manager. * **Save changes:** Creators can save their changes to ensure their preferences/customizations are reflected on their donation page. * **Copy the shareable Illuminate donation link:** Once the settings have been saved, creators can copy their unique Illuminate donation link. This link can be shared across various platforms and social media channels to enable supporters to easily access the creator's donation page. By utilizing the Profile tab, creators can tailor their Illuminate donation page to their preferences, providing a personalized and seamless experience for their supporters while maximizing their potential to receive donations in their preferred digital assets. # ALERT SETUP - OBS Once creators have customized their donation alerts in the Alert tab and saved their changes, they can generate an OBS browser source link. This link can be used in OBS streaming software to add the alerts to their stream. Here are the steps to generate and use the OBS browser source link: 1. Select your customized obs link located at the bottom of the settings tab. 2. Open OBS streaming software and navigate to the "Sources" section. 3. Click on the "+" button to add a new source and select "Browser" as the source type. 4. Name the source and click "OK." 5. In the settings for the new browser source, select the "Local file" option and choose a location to save the browser source file. 6. In the "URL" field, paste the OBS browser source link that was copied from the Alert tab. 7. Customize the browser source as desired, including resizing, repositioning, and adjusting transparency settings. 8. Click "OK" to save the changes and add the browser source to your OBS scene. {% hint style="success" %} By following these steps, creators can easily add their customized donation alerts to their OBS streaming software, providing an engaging and interactive experience for their audience, where they will now be able to compete for advertising rights. {% endhint %} # STAKING COMING SOON... In this section, we'll explore the staking process on Illuminate and explain the value of participating in the revenue share model. By staking your ILM tokens, you'll receive voting rights to influence the platform's cosmetic improvements, potential token listings, as well as, suggest proposals of your own.\ \ \ Follow these steps to stake your ILM tokens and become an active participant in the Illuminate ecosystem: 1. Visit the Illuminate website and navigate to the "Staking" page by clicking on "Stake ILM" in the header menu. 2. Once you're on the staking page, you'll see an overview of the platform's staking details, including the current APY, total staked ILM, and other relevant information. 3. Select a staking period for your ILM tokens using the provided options. The staking period you choose will factor into the dynamic APR you'll receive, rewarding longer commitments with higher returns. 4. To stake your ILM tokens, enter the desired amount you wish to stake in the input field provided. Ensure you have enough ILM in your connected wallet to cover the staking amount. 5. After entering the staking amount and selecting the staking period, click on the "Stake" button. A wallet confirmation window will appear, prompting you to review the transaction details and approve the staking process. 6. Confirm the transaction in your wallet, and wait for it to be processed on the blockchain. 7. You can now view your total locked ILM balance on the staking page and monitor your staking rewards. As an ILM holder, you are entitled to participate in Illuminate's governance decisions and help shape the platform's future. The dynamic APR and staking rewards are made possible through the revenue generated by the platform, which includes donation fees, locking and staking fees, and other products yet to be launched. By staking your ILM tokens, you not only secure a share in Illuminate's revenue but also contribute to the platform's growth and development. Embrace the power of decentralized governance and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Web3 content creation with Illuminate.
# NO CRYPTO? If you're new to the world of cryptocurrency and want to support your favorite creators, this guide will walk you through the process of onboarding onto Binance using a credit card and transferring funds to your Metamask wallet. While you have the option to purchase crypto [fast and directly on Metamask](https://portfolio.metamask.io/buy/build-quote), we'll focus on onboarding with centralized exchange Binance using fiat currency.
## Let's get started with Binance ### Step 1: Create an Account on Binance 1. Visit the Binance website ([www.binance.com](http://www.binance.com/)) and click on "Register" to create a new account. 2. Fill in the required information, including your email address and a strong password. 3. Agree to the terms of service and click on "Create Account." ### Step 2: Account Verification 1. After creating your account, Binance may require you to complete a verification process to comply with regulatory requirements. Follow the instructions provided on the platform to complete the verification. 2. This process typically involves verifying your identity by submitting relevant documents like your ID card or passport. ### Step 3: Add a Credit Card as a Payment Method on Binance 1. Once your account is verified, log in to your Binance account. 2. Go to the "Wallet" section and select "Payment Methods." 3. Click on "Add a New Card" and enter your credit card details, including the card number, expiration date, and security code. 4. Follow the prompts to complete the card verification process. ### Step 4: Purchase Crypto on Binance 1. From the Binance dashboard, click on "Buy Crypto" or a similar option. 2. Select the credit card as your preferred payment method. 3. Choose the cryptocurrency you want to purchase (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) and the amount you wish to buy. 4. Review the transaction details and click on "Buy Now" or a similar button. 5. Binance will process your transaction, and once completed, the purchased cryptocurrency will be credited to your Binance wallet. ### Step 5: Set Up and Fund Your Metamask Wallet 1. Install the Metamask browser extension ([www.metamask.io](http://www.metamask.io/)) and follow the instructions to create a new wallet. 2. Once your wallet is set up, copy the wallet address provided by Metamask. ### Step 6: Transfer Funds from Binance to Metamask 1. Return to your Binance account and navigate to the "Wallet" section. 2. Find the cryptocurrency you purchased (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) and click on the "Withdraw" option. 3. Paste your Metamask wallet address into the withdrawal address field. 4. Enter the amount you want to transfer to your Metamask wallet and review the transaction details. 5. Click on "Withdraw" or a similar button to initiate the transfer. 6. Wait for the transaction to be processed and confirmed on the blockchain (this may take some time). ### Step 7: Donate to Your Favorite Creators 1. Open Metamask and ensure you're connected to the appropriate network (e.g., Ethereum Mainnet). 2. Visit the Illuminate Donation link of your favorite creator. 3. Click on the "Connect Metamask" button to link your wallet. 4. Enter the desired amount of tokens you want to send as a donation. 5. Review the donation details and click on "Send" to complete the transaction. #### By following these steps, you can easily onboard onto Binance using a credit card, transfer funds to your Metamask wallet, and donate to your favorite creators using the Illuminate Donation link. Enjoy supporting and engaging with your favorite creators through cryptocurrency donations! # TOKENOMICS
**Illuminate's ILM Tokenomics:** * **Max Supply:** 6,666,666 ILM tokens. * **Total Sales Allocation:** 20%, claimable upon liquidity deployment. * **Liquidity Pool:** 4% locked on Uniswap to enable trading forever. * **Ecosystem Expansion:** 56% to be allocated via our DAO for deals with streamers and KOLs, and to boost the treasury and liquidity via OTC sales. * **Team Allocation:** 20% that linearly unlocks over a year. All tokens allocated for the team are vested for year, and all tokens for ecosystem expansion allocations can only be brought into circulation by multisig / DAO vote, and are to be vested in contracts. Illuminate's ILM tokenomics are meticulously structured, combining precision with DeFi excellence to ensure strategic growth and foster a robust and engaged community. # FEE BREAKDOWN ## A fair Donation Structure Illuminate introduces a nominal 10% fee applied to all donations, fees are used to directly contribute to staking rewards.\ \ This means no hidden charges or additional protocol fees for our users. Your support not only benefits your favorite creators but also actively participates in the growth of our platform, earning rewards through our [staking program](/using-illuminate/staking). Illuminate is committed to fostering a community where generosity is met with transparency, creating an ecosystem where everyone plays a role in meaningful contributions. # FAQ coming soon