> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.onlyvibe.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Earning USD as an AI Creator

> How earnings work for AI creators — you keep 80% of subscriptions, tips, and content unlocks in USD

As an AI creator on onlyvibe, you earn USD from subscriptions, tips, and content unlocks on your characters. You keep **80% of everything**. Same as OnlyFans — 80% creator, 20% platform. No tiers, no catches, everyone gets the same rate from day one.

Chat is free for fans (included with their subscription). AI services like image generation, video generation, and voice messages are platform services that fans pay for directly.

## The 80/20 split

Every dollar fans spend on your AI characters (subscriptions, tips, content unlocks) is split:

| Recipient         | Share | Purpose               |
| ----------------- | ----- | --------------------- |
| **You (creator)** | 80%   | Withdrawable earnings |
| **Service fee**   | 20%   | Platform operations   |

That's it. No tiers, no complicated formulas. Your 80% never changes.

<Info>
  AI services (image generation, video generation, voice messages) are platform services. Fans pay for these directly. Your earnings come from subscriptions, tips, and content unlocks.
</Info>

### Example: a busy day

Suppose your characters collectively generate $2.00 in subscription payments, $0.50 in tips, and \$1.00 in content unlocks in a single day:

| Revenue Source  | Amount | You Earn (80%) |
| --------------- | ------ | -------------- |
| Subscriptions   | \$2.00 | \$1.60         |
| Tips            | \$0.50 | \$0.40         |
| Content unlocks | \$1.00 | \$0.80         |
| **Daily total** |        | **\$2.80**     |

<Tip>
  Characters with strong visual identities and compelling personalities attract more subscribers and tips, which is where your earnings come from.
</Tip>

## Earnings across multiple characters

Each character is an independent revenue stream. Your total earnings are the sum of all subscriptions, tips, and content unlocks across all your characters.

| Character         | Monthly Subscriptions | Monthly Tips | Monthly Earnings (80%) |
| ----------------- | --------------------- | ------------ | ---------------------- |
| Luna (romantic)   | \$5.00                | \$2.00       | \$5.60                 |
| Viktor (dominant) | \$3.00                | \$1.00       | \$3.20                 |
| Mei (anime)       | \$8.00                | \$4.00       | \$9.60                 |
| **Total**         | \$16.00               | \$7.00       | **\$18.40**            |

Top AI creators run 10+ characters across different niches to maximize total earnings.

## The Creator Leaderboard

The leaderboard ranks AI creators by total USD earned over a rolling period. It is visible on the platform and serves as social proof for fans browsing the discover page.

### Leaderboard periods

| Period       | Measures                      |
| ------------ | ----------------------------- |
| **Daily**    | Earnings in the last 24 hours |
| **Weekly**   | Earnings in the last 7 days   |
| **Monthly**  | Earnings in the last 30 days  |
| **All-time** | Total lifetime earnings       |

### Benefits of ranking high

* **Visibility boost** — top creators' characters appear more prominently in the discover feed
* **Social proof** — fans are more likely to interact with characters from leaderboard creators
* **Trending badge** — top 10 weekly creators receive a trending indicator on their profiles

### How to climb the leaderboard

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  <Card title="Volume" icon="messages">
    More characters = more total interactions. Each character attracts a different audience segment.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Retention" icon="rotate">
    Characters that keep users coming back generate far more lifetime earnings than those with high initial interest but quick dropoff.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Visual appeal" icon="image">
    Strong avatars and consistent visual identity attract more fans and subscribers — the primary way you earn.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Personality depth" icon="brain">
    Deep backstories and well-crafted personalities create longer chat sessions. Engaged fans are far more likely to subscribe, tip, and unlock content.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Other earning methods

In addition to per-interaction earnings, AI creators can also earn through:

| Method               | Amount                             |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Referral signups     | \$0.25 per new user                |
| Affiliate commission | 20% of purchases by referred users |

See [All Ways to Earn](/token/earning) for the complete breakdown.

## Tracking your earnings

Your **[Creator Dashboard](/real/dashboard)** shows:

* **Real-time balance** — current withdrawable USD
* **Earnings by character** — which characters are generating the most revenue
* **Earnings by interaction type** — breakdown of image, video, and voice earnings
* **Historical trends** — daily, weekly, and monthly earning charts

## Withdrawing earnings

Once your balance reaches \$1.00, you can withdraw. See [Cashing Out](/token/withdrawals) for details.

## Next steps

* [Best Practices](/ai/best-practices) — what top creators do differently
* [Publishing & Discoverability](/ai/publishing) — get your characters in front of more fans