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description: Direct messages and tipping
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# Messenger

Verified users can direct message with creators. Fans can send tips in USDC or gifts with instant payout to creator, they can also send media files such as photos or videos.

### Features

* **Membership filter:** Creators can filter chats based on membership type to selectively respond to paying supporters
* **Broadcast message:** Creators can broadcast message to all their followers or members
* **Pay-per-view (PPV) Content:** Creators can send content that can be unlocked by paying
* **Tipping:** Creators can set up a pricing menu in their bios, allowing fans to pay directly for perks like custom videos via tips
* **\[Coming Soon] Gifts**: Fans can send tips in the form of virtual gifts. E.g. :bouquet::race\_car::house:

### PPV & tips fee structure

Creators pay 20% on completed PPV (Pay-per-view) sales and 10% platform fee from tips received through Messenger
