Send a tip
Section titled “Send a tip”Use /send for normal human sends. The sender wallet signs the transaction directly.
Before you start
Section titled “Before you start”You need:
- a recipient handle such as
github:aliceorx:bob - a small USDC amount on Base
- a short note with concrete context
- Coinbase, Metamask/injected, or WalletConnect
Good notes include an artifact:
pr:owner/repo#42 — caught race in bundlerx:2055825024901378483 — useful risk warningreview:owner/repo#42 — security notes- Open boonprotocol.com/send.
- Enter the handle, amount, and note.
- Connect your wallet.
- If your Base USDC balance is short, use the Coinbase Onramp session.
- Return to Boon and recheck balance.
- Approve exactly the displayed USDC amount if needed.
- Confirm the
Boon.tip()transaction. - Save or share the receipt URL when the transaction confirms.
What happens next
Section titled “What happens next”- If the recipient already linked a wallet, the boon pushes immediately.
- If the recipient has not linked yet, the USDC stays in escrow until they claim.
- The amount, sender, handle, and note are public onchain event data.
Limits
Section titled “Limits”Boon is for small retroactive thank-yous, not payroll, invoices, or hidden transfers. Use small amounts while the contract is unaudited.