Spawned Stripe Integration Guide: Connect Token Revenue to Your Bank
This guide shows you how to connect your Spawned token launch to Stripe for automated revenue collection. We cover the API setup, webhook configuration for the 0.30% creator fee, and how to prepare for the 1% perpetual fee after graduation. Integrating Stripe lets you convert Solana-based earnings into traditional currency payouts.
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The Problem
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Why Integrate Spawned with Stripe? The Direct Payout Advantage
Stop managing SOL manually. Connect Spawned fees to Stripe for automated bank deposits.
Integrating Spawned with Stripe moves your token revenue from the blockchain directly to your bank account. Instead of manually managing SOL from the 0.30% creator fee, Stripe automates the conversion and payout process. For creators launching on Spawned, this integration is recommended if you want consistent, automated income from your token's trading activity without handling crypto exchanges yourself.
Key Benefit: Automates the flow of the 0.30% fee you earn on every trade. When a user buys or sells your token on Spawned, your share is calculated. With Stripe, this value can be converted to USD and scheduled for payout, removing manual steps.
Stripe Integration vs. Manual Crypto Cash-Out: A Cost & Time Analysis
See how automation stacks up against the old, manual method.
Let's compare automating payouts via Stripe against the traditional method of withdrawing SOL to an exchange, selling for USD, and transferring to a bank.
| Aspect | Spawned + Stripe Integration | Manual Cash-Out Process |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Tracking | Automated via API & webhooks. The 0.30% fee is logged per transaction. | Manual tracking required using blockchain explorers or custom scripts. |
| Conversion | Handled by Stripe. SOL from fees is converted to USD at Stripe's rates. | You must send SOL to an exchange (e.g., Coinbase), sell, and pay the exchange's trading fee (~0.5-1%). |
| Payout Time | Set to a regular schedule (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) in Stripe dashboard. | Process time varies: blockchain transfer + exchange settlement + bank transfer (2-5 days). |
| Post-Graduation | Easily adapt to collect the 1% perpetual fee via Token-2022 program. | Requires new smart contract interaction setup to access the 1% fee stream. |
The Bottom Line: Integration saves significant operational time and reduces the risk of errors in fee calculation and tax reporting. The value of the included AI website builder also offsets the typical $29-99/month cost of a separate web service.
Prerequisites: What You Need Before Starting
Ensure you have these elements ready before beginning the integration process.
- A live token launched on Spawned. You need the token mint address. Guide: How to launch a gaming token on Solana.
- A Stripe account in good standing, with payouts enabled for your country/region.
- Access to your Spawned project dashboard (where you manage your token launch).
- Basic familiarity with API keys and webhook URLs. No deep coding knowledge is required for basic setup.
- Understanding of your fee structure: the ongoing 0.30% creator fee and the future 1% fee after graduation.
Step-by-Step: Connecting Spawned to Your Stripe Account
A straightforward, six-step process to link your token earnings to automatic bank deposits.
Follow these steps to establish the connection between your Spawned token revenue and Stripe.
- Generate Stripe API Keys: Log into your Stripe Dashboard. Navigate to Developers > API Keys. Create a new Restricted Key with
read_writepermissions forBalance,Payouts, andWebhook endpoints. Copy the Secret Key. - Configure Spawned Dashboard: In your Spawned project dashboard, find the "Payouts & Revenue" or "Integrations" section. Paste your Stripe Secret Key into the designated field. This authorizes Spawned to create payouts on your behalf.
- Set Up Spawned Webhook in Stripe: Back in Stripe, go to Developers > Webhooks. Click Add endpoint. The endpoint URL will be provided in your Spawned dashboard (e.g.,
https://api.spawned.com/webhooks/stripe). Select events to listen for:balance.availableandpayout.paidare essential. - Map Fees to Payouts: In the Spawned dashboard, configure your payout rules. You can set a threshold (e.g., $50) or a schedule (weekly) for when accrued fees are sent to Stripe. Confirm the 0.30% fee is the source.
- Test the Connection: Spawned may provide a "Send Test Payout" button. Use it to verify a small amount routes to your Stripe balance. Check Stripe's Balance page to confirm receipt.
- Verify and Go Live: Once testing is successful, toggle the integration to Active in your Spawned dashboard. Monitor the first few automatic cycles.
Managing Fee Transitions: From 0.30% to the 1% Perpetual Fee
Your fee structure on Spawned has two phases, and your Stripe integration should account for both.
Phase 1: The Creator Fee (0.30%) This is the fee you earn on every trade while your token is on the Spawned launchpad. The integration you just set up handles this. Funds accrue based on trading volume and are sent to Stripe according to your payout rules.
Phase 2: The Post-Graduation Fee (1%) After your token meets graduation criteria (like liquidity or holder thresholds), it moves to a permanent protocol. Here, Spawned uses the Solana Token-2022 program to enforce a 1% perpetual fee on transfers. This is a separate revenue stream.
Action Required: Once graduated, you must update your integration point in the Spawned dashboard to include the new fee source. The process is similar—you'll confirm the new smart contract address for the Token-2022 program. Stripe payouts will then combine revenue from both the original launchpad trades (if any) and the new 1% transfer tax. No changes are needed on the Stripe side.
Pro Tip: Set a calendar reminder to check your Spawned dashboard status as you near potential graduation to update this setting promptly.
Troubleshooting Common Integration Issues
Quick fixes for the most frequent setup problems.
If your payouts aren't working, check these common problems.
- No funds in Stripe Balance: First, verify trading activity for your token. No trades mean no 0.30% fees. Check your token's page on Spawned. Next, confirm the integration is "Active" in your Spawned dashboard, not in test mode.
- Webhook failures in Stripe: Go to Stripe Developers > Webhooks. Check for failed event deliveries. Ensure the endpoint URL from Spawned is correct and uses
https://. Re-send any failed events. - Payouts delayed or missing: Stripe payouts have their own schedule (2-7 business days depending on country). Check the Payouts tab in Stripe to see if a payout is scheduled. Also, verify your minimum payout threshold in the Spawned dashboard hasn't been met.
- Incorrect fee amount: The 0.30% is calculated on the trade value, not the token amount. A $1000 trade generates a $3.00 fee for you. Use a blockchain explorer to verify the fee is being taken from trades and sent to the correct treasury address.
- Post-graduation fees not appearing: Did you update the fee source in your Spawned dashboard after graduation? Contact Spawned support to ensure the Token-2022 program address is correctly linked to your project.
Ready to Automate Your Token Revenue?
Streamline your earnings and focus on building, not banking logistics.
Integrating Stripe with your Spawned launch transforms your token project from a speculative asset into a structured revenue stream. You've built a community and a token; now build a reliable income process.
Your Next Steps:
- If you haven't launched, start with a 0.1 SOL launch on Spawned and use the AI website builder for your project page.
- For existing creators, log into your Spawned dashboard now and navigate to the Integrations section to begin the Stripe setup.
- For complex projects or multi-token strategies, consider how the 1% perpetual fee will work for your long-term model.
Automating your 0.30% creator fee collection is the first step toward treating your token as a serious creative business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spawned does not charge an additional fee for the Stripe integration itself. You pay the standard 0.1 SOL launch fee and earn the 0.30% creator fee on trades. Stripe applies its standard processing fees when converting SOL to USD and for payouts to your bank. These are typically a percentage plus a fixed fee, detailed in your Stripe pricing agreement. The included AI website builder can save you $29-99 per month compared to separate services.
This specific guide is for Solana tokens launched on the Spawned platform. Spawned's architecture and fee mechanics are built for Solana's speed and low costs. For launching on other chains, see our guides for [Ethereum](/use-cases/token/how-to-launch-gaming-token-on-ethereum) and Base. The Stripe integration process would be similar in concept, but the underlying token standards and fee collection methods would differ.
There is a short pipeline. First, the 0.30% fee is accrued in real-time with each trade. Spawned batches these fees and sends them to Stripe based on your configured schedule (e.g., daily) or minimum threshold. Once received by Stripe, the SOL is converted to USD. Finally, Stripe initiates a payout to your linked bank account on its own schedule, which can take 2-7 business days depending on your location. Expect a typical total delay of 3-10 days from trade to bank deposit.
The integration remains, but you must update one setting. After graduation, your token uses Solana's Token-2022 program to collect a 1% perpetual fee on transfers. You need to log into your Spawned dashboard and update your project's configuration to point to the new Token-2022 program address for fee collection. Your Stripe connection and payout rules will stay the same, but will now receive funds from this new 1% fee stream in addition to any remaining launchpad activity.
Yes, security is handled via standard, secure methods. You provide a restricted Stripe API key, which limits Spawned's access only to necessary functions like creating payouts. No sensitive banking data is shared with Spawned. All communication uses HTTPS encryption. You retain full control and can revoke Spawned's API access at any time from your Stripe dashboard, which would immediately stop the payout automation.
Yes, this is a recommended best practice. In your Spawned project dashboard, within the payout integration settings, you can typically set a minimum threshold (e.g., $25, $50, or 0.1 SOL). This prevents micro-payouts and consolidates your earnings into more substantial transfers, which can be more efficient with respect to network and potential conversion fees on the Stripe side.
Changing your bank account is done entirely within your Stripe dashboard. Spawned sends funds to your Stripe account, not directly to your bank. Once you update your banking details in Stripe, all future payouts from Stripe will use the new account. This change does not require any updates or reconfiguration in your Spawned dashboard, making it simple to manage.
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