How To Earn
OnlyDancers.fun offers multiple ways to generate income across three user types. Whether you're a dancer, music creator, or viewer, there's an opportunity to earn and support the decentralized dance contest ecosystem.
How to Earn as a Dancer?
Dancers compete in contests hosted by music creators to win prize money and build their fanbase.
Contest Entry & Prize Distribution
Pay a $5 entry fee to join any active contest
Compete against other dancers by submitting a video performance to the creator's song
Win prizes based on your placement in the contest rankings
Top placements earn $2,000–$5,000, mid-tier finishers earn $75–$700, and Lucky Draw winners receive $100
Special category winners can earn $1,000–$5,000 depending on the contest rules
Build Your Reputation
Create a complete dancer profile with your bio, social links, and previous performances
A strong profile attracts direct fan donations from viewers who discover you through contests
Viewers can tip their favorite dancers, providing additional income beyond contest winnings
Example Prize Tiers
1st Place
$5,000
1
2nd Place
$3,500
1
3rd Place
$2,500
1
4th–10th Place
$700–$1,200
7
11th–50th Place
$300–$600
40
51st–200th Place
$100–$200
150
Lucky Draw
$100
100
Special Categories
$1,000–$5,000
Variable
Other Finalists
$25–$75
Remaining
The exact reward tiers vary by contest. Check the contest details on the campaign page to see the specific prize structure before entering.
How to Earn as a Creator?
Music creators launch contests to promote their songs and monetize their audience.
Launch a Contest
Create a creator account and verify your identity as a music creator
Deposit a prize pool in USDC or via Stripe (minimum prize pool set by platform)
Set up reward tiers that define how the total prize pool is split across winners
Configure contest rules, duration, and content guidelines
Grow Your Prize Pool
Every dancer who enters pays a $5 entry fee
All entry fees are added to your deposited prize pool, increasing total payouts
A larger prize pool attracts more dancers and more submissions
Monetize Your Audience
Dancers create viral content using your song, increasing your music's reach
Viewers who discover your music through the contest can donate directly to you
Build a fanbase of supporters who tip your account on the platform
Example Earnings Scenario
If you deposit $50,000 and attract 1,838 dancers:
Your prize pool grows to $59,190 (50,000 + 1,838 × $5)
You retain donation revenue from viewers
Your song gains viral exposure across social media platforms
Prize pool funds are locked in the FoomD2E smart contract once deposited. You cannot withdraw them until the contest ends and payouts are distributed.
How to Earn as a Viewer?
Viewers support the OnlyDancers ecosystem and directly help creators and dancers.
Community Voting
Vote in community-selected categories to help determine special prize winners
Your votes shape which dancers are recognized in unique categories beyond standard placement rankings
Direct Support
Discover talented dancers and music creators through contest submissions
Tip your favorite dancers directly through the platform
Support music creators with donations to show appreciation for their songs and contests
Grow the Ecosystem
By participating in contests and donating, you help fund the platform's prize pools
Your support enables more creators to launch campaigns and more dancers to compete
Viewer donations are a key revenue stream for both dancers and creators. Every tip supports the growth of the OnlyDancers community.