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What Makes dFans Unique ​

Update by: Jan 25

The Limitations of Traditional Subscription Platforms ​

Most traditional subscription platforms rely on payment processors and online payment gateways, allowing fans to subscribe using credit cards. When it comes to payouts, creators are often limited to direct bank transfers, international wire transfers, or e-wallet deposits. These methods come with long settlement periods, strict verification processes, and high minimum withdrawal thresholds. Additionally, international transactions often incur hefty currency conversion fees.

Common Issues in Traditional Platforms ​

For Fans: Since platforms depend on payment processors, fans are also required to undergo identity verification for transactions to be processed. Banks and financial institutions are subject to strict regulations, making anonymous purchases nearly impossible. Every transaction appears clearly on billing statements, removing any discretion.
For Creators: Banks and payment processors impose stringent compliance requirements, closely monitoring the content being sold and the creator's real identity. Many niche but legal types of content are unsupported, restricting creators' freedom.
Even with these constraints, creators still face risks. When disputes arise between fans and creators, traditional platforms often side with fans to avoid complications with payment processors. This can result in chargebacks, account deductions, or even account suspensions—sacrificing the creator’s earnings and stability.

How dFans Differs from Traditional Subscription Platforms ​

dFans is a decentralized platform that eliminates the issues associated with traditional, centralized systems. Built on blockchain technology, dFans ensures transactions are transparent and irreversible.
When a fan subscribes to a creator on dFans, they first convert their funds into tokens like USDT or ETH through the platform’s secure deposit system. This process mimics a traditional card transaction but leverages the benefits of decentralization. Once the transaction is completed, the deposited tokens are directly transferred to the creator’s wallet. Every transaction is recorded on the blockchain, eliminating intermediaries and preventing chargebacks.
With this model, transactions occur between fans and dFans (for deposits), and then dFans settles payments with creators in crypto. This structure ensures that:

  • No banking restrictions: dFans operates independently of banks, allowing creators and fans to remain anonymous.
  • Content freedom: Creators can produce content without fearing account bans.
  • Lower fees and faster payouts: Cryptocurrency-based transactions reduce fees, speed up settlement times, and allow smaller withdrawal amounts.
  • Seamless international transactions: Unlike traditional platforms, dFans offers creators a cost-effective and efficient way to receive payments globally.

Why Is dFans Growing Rapidly? ​

Several key factors contribute to dFans' rapid growth:

  • Banned creators from other platforms: Many creators, whose content is not supported on traditional platforms, seek reliable payment solutions and find a home on dFans.
  • Creators needing better payment options: Those struggling with international transfers and restrictive local banking systems benefit from dFans' crypto-based transactions.
  • Creators who believe in decentralization: dFans aligns with the principles of financial autonomy, attracting creators who value freedom.
  • Creator-first service and rapid product iteration: dFans continually improves its platform to enhance user experience, making it an attractive choice for creators looking for long-term stability.

By addressing the core issues of traditional subscription platforms, dFans empowers creators and fans with a secure, efficient, and censorship-resistant alternative.