# 👋 Welcome to tip.md

The crypto bridge for open-source rewards

A simple way to receive cryptocurrency tips through your GitHub README

## 🚀 What is tip.md? tip.md makes it easy for developers to receive cryptocurrency tips through a simple button embedded in their GitHub READMEs or any markdown-supported platform. Get rewarded for your open source work in minutes! ## ✨ How It Works ### For Developers or Projects: 1. **Connect GitHub or register via email** Sign in to [tip.md](https://tip.md) and save your crypto wallet addresses in your dashboard. 2. **Add your tipping button** Copy the markdown snippet and paste it into your GitHub README file. No code changes required! 3. **Receive tips** When someone appreciates your work, they can send you tips in cryptocurrency directly through your README button. ### For Supporters: 1. **Find a developer with a tip.md button** Look for the [![Tip in Crypto](https://tip.md/badge.svg)](https://tip.md/tipdotmd) button in GitHub READMEs. 2. **Click the button** This takes you to the developer's tipping page where you can show your appreciation. 3. **Send a tip in your preferred cryptocurrency** Support open source contributors directly with crypto. ## 💰 Supported Cryptocurrencies - **Ethereum** - The leading smart contract platform with widespread adoption. - **Solana** - Fast, low-cost blockchain for those that want speed and minimal transaction fees. - **Bitcoin Lightning** - Instant Bitcoin payments with minimal fees using the Lightning Network. ## 🔗 Add a Tip Button to Your GitHub README Simply add this markdown to your README file: ```markdown [![Tip in Crypto](https://tip.md/badge.svg)](https://tip.md/YOUR_USERNAME) ``` Replace `YOUR_USERNAME` with your tip.md username. ## 🤖 MCP Server for AI Assistants tip.md offers an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows AI assistants like Claude and Cursor to interact with tip.md's crypto tipping functionality directly. ### Integration Options: - **Cursor**: Add our service to `~/.cursor/mcp.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "tip.md": { "command": "npx mcp-remote https://mcp.tip.md/mcp" } } } ``` - **Sage App**: Add as a Streamable HTTP server with endpoint URL: `https://mcp.tip.md/mcp` - **Claude Desktop**: Use with Supergateway to bridge HTTP-stream to stdio For detailed setup instructions, visit our [Documentation](https://tip.md/documentation?tab=mcp-server). ## 🌟 Benefits - **Multi-blockchain support** - Accept tips in Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin (using Lightning). - **Simple integration** - Just add a markdown snippet to your repo README file or any other markdown-supported platform. - **Low fees** - Sustainable 4% fee powers our infrastructure and development - the rest is all yours. - **No code changes** - No need to modify your application code or implement complex payment systems. - **AI integration** - Connect your AI assistants to enable crypto tipping capabilities through our MCP service. ## 🔍 Examples Here's how the tip.md button looks in a README: [![Tip in Crypto](https://tip.md/badge.svg)](https://tip.md/tipdotmd) ## 🔗 Useful Links - [Website](https://tip.md) - [Dashboard](https://tip.md/dashboard) - [Documentation](https://tip.md/documentation) - [Support](mailto:support@tip.md) - [Join our discussion](https://github.com/orgs/tipdotmd/discussions/1) ## 📄 License All rights reserved. The tip.md service is provided as-is. ---

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