How It Works

The Flow

1. Creator sets up a subscription pool — picks a token (e.g. USDC), defines tiers and prices
2. Subscriber picks a tier and pays upfront
3. Tokens vest to the creator second by second over the subscription period
4. Creator claims vested tokens whenever they want
5. Subscriber cancels anytime — gets back whatever hasn't vested yet

Real-Time Vesting

Unlike traditional subscriptions where the creator gets a lump sum, FlowCraft streams the payment gradually:

• You subscribe for 30 days at 30 USDC
• After 1 day: creator can claim ~1 USDC, you'd get ~29 USDC back if you cancel
• After 15 days: creator can claim ~15 USDC, you'd get ~15 USDC back
• After 30 days: creator can claim the full 30 USDC, subscription expires

This protects both sides — creators earn as they deliver, subscribers only pay for what they use.

Pools and Passes

Pool — A creator's subscription container. Holds the payment token, defines available tiers, and accumulates revenue. One creator can have multiple pools (different tokens or different products).

Pass — Your subscription account. Created when you subscribe, tracks which tiers you're on and how much has vested. A single pass can hold multiple active subscriptions (e.g. basic + premium).

Tier Stacking

Subscribers can hold multiple tiers at once on the same pass. Each tier vests independently. This enables:

• Upgrades — Add a premium tier without cancelling your basic one
• Bundles — Subscribe to monthly + add a one-time course access
• Trials — Short-duration tiers alongside regular subscriptions

Settlement

Everything happens on-chain on Solana:

• Payments are immediate (subscriber pays, tokens enter the vault)
• Vesting is continuous (calculated in real-time, not batched)
• Refunds are instant (cancel → prorated refund in the same transaction)
• Claims are permissionless (creator can claim vested tokens anytime)