Quickstart

Welcome to Zing Protocol! This guide will get you set up and ready to start monetizing your content as a creator. We'll cover authentication, studio activation, and publishing your first article.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you'll need:

• A Google account for authentication
• A Sui wallet (optional for topup usage, more topup options coming soon)
• USDC for purchasing storage tiers other than free plan

Step 1: Authenticate with Google

Zing Protocol uses zkLogin for seed-phrase-less Web3 onboarding. Simply click "Continue with Google":

Step 2: Activate Your Studio

After authentication, you'll be prompted to activate your Studio by purchasing Dev Energy credits. Dev Energy is the storage quota you purchase — your content costs credits based on its size, ensuring quality over quantity.

Dev Energy Calculation

Each piece of content costs Dev Energy credits based on its size:

// Example: Content storage cost
const WALRUS_BLOB_BASE_UNIT_BYTES = 66028830.72 // ~63 MB per credit

const creditsCost = contentSizeBytes / WALRUS_BLOB_BASE_UNIT_BYTES

This design ensures quality content — a simple text post still costs 1 credit, encouraging creators to publish meaningful work.

Storage Tiers

Step 3: Create Your First Content

Navigate to the content editor to create your first article:

1. Create - Compose your content in article or post. More formats support in the future.
2. Configure - Set access tier (Public, Basic, Premium, Ultra)
3. Preview - Review how your article will appear
4. Publish - Upload to Walrus storage

# Access tiers determine who can view your content
Public   → Anyone can view
Basic    → Basic members and above
Premium  → Premium members and above
Ultra    → Ultra members only

Step 4: Set Up Your Profile

Customize your creator profile to attract members:

1. Upload Avatar - Your profile picture
2. Update personal info - Tell members who you are

Understanding the Dashboard

After studio activation, you'll have access to:

What's Next?

Great, you're now set up as a Zing Protocol creator! Here are some next steps:

• Platform Architecture - Understand the technical stack
• Memberships - Configure your membership tiers
• Donations - Enable one-time donations from fans
• Wallet - Learn about USDC management

Troubleshooting