The crypto bridge for open-source rewards

A simple way to receive cryptocurrency tips through your GitHub README

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!

1. Connect GitHub or register via email Sign in to 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.

1. Find a developer with a tip.md button Look for the 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.

• 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.

Simply add this markdown to your README file:

[![Tip in Crypto](https://tip.md/badge.svg)](https://tip.md/YOUR_USERNAME)

Replace YOUR_USERNAME with your tip.md username.

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.

• Cursor: Add our service to ~/.cursor/mcp.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.

• 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.

Here's how the tip.md button looks in a README:

• Website
• Dashboard
• Documentation
• Support
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