Pricing
Transparent, usage-based pricing. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Pay per action — fractions of a cent.
💡 How iBird Compares
| Platform | Cost per Post | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| iBird | ~$0.001 | Arweave (permanent) |
| Farcaster | $0.001 – $0.01 | IPFS (needs pinning) |
| Lens Protocol | $0.01 – $0.05 | IPFS / Arweave |
| Ethereum (on-chain) | $5 – $50+ | On-chain (expensive) |
iBird is 10–500× cheaper than competitors. All fees include Hedera network costs + Arweave permanent storage + platform service (50% margin).
FAQ
What is the 'Service' fee?
The service fee is iBird's platform margin — 50% on top of real network + storage costs. This funds development, server infrastructure, and operations. It's transparently shown in every fee breakdown.
Do I need to pay to read posts?
No. Reading, browsing, and exploring iBird is completely free. You only pay when you take an action: posting, replying, liking, tipping, or uploading media.
What happens to the fees I pay?
Network fees go to Hedera validators. Storage fees go to Arweave miners. Service fees go to iBird's revenue account (0.0.9944009) to fund the platform.
Why is tipping so cheap?
Hedera transfers cost only $0.0001 in network fees. iBird adds a 1% service fee on tips. Tipping 1 HBAR (~$0.07) costs about $0.001 in fees.
Is media storage really permanent?
Yes. Images and videos are uploaded to Arweave, which provides 200+ years of decentralized storage for a one-time fee. No recurring payments needed.