Sending Tips
Get set up with Grove and start tipping creators in minutes.
What You'll Need
- Any Base-compatible wallet (e.g., Base Wallet, MetaMask, Rabby — see full list)
- USDC on Base network (minimum $0.10)
- ETH on Base (for your initial
/fund's gas fees. Recommended: ~$0.10) - Chrome-based browser for the extension (e.g., Chrome, Brave, Arc, Edge, etc.)
Step 1: Connect Your Wallet
- Go to app.grove.city/profile
- Click to connect your wallet
- Select your wallet provider (MetaMask, Phantom, Rabby, etc.)
- Approve the connection
Grove uses your wallet for authentication — no email or password needed.
Step 2: Fund Your Grove Wallet
Once connected, you'll fund a Grove tipping wallet with USDC:
- Choose an amount between $0.10 and $20
- Approve the transaction in your wallet
- Your Grove balance is now funded
Deposits are non-refundable. Your balance cannot exceed $20 total.
Where Does the Money Go?
Your tipping balance is held in a custodial Grove wallet. This enables fast, gas-free tips. Learn more about security.
Step 3: Install the Chrome Extension
Install the Grove extension to tip creators directly on social platforms.
Chrome Extension Installation →
Step 4: Activate Your Extension
Connect the Chrome extension to your Grove account so it can send tips from your funded wallet.
- Go to app.grove.city/profile (you should already be logged in from Step 1)
- If you see an Add Key to Extension button, click it — done!
Don't see the button? The extension may not be detected:
- Make sure the Chrome extension is installed
- Refresh the page and try again
- If it still doesn't appear, copy your Secret Key from your profile and paste it into the extension manually
Step 5: Start Tipping
Now you can tip creators directly on social platforms:
- Browse a supported platform
- Find a creator displaying an EVM address or ENS name
- Click the Grove extension
- Enter an amount and send your tip
Tips arrive in seconds.
View Your Activity
Back at app.grove.city/profile, you can:
- Check your remaining balance
- View your tip history
- See transaction details
- Add more funds (up to $20 total)
Fees
Grove charges a 10% fee to cover gas, facilitator costs, and infrastructure. This is included in the transaction. This fee may change in the future.
If you tip $0.10, the creator receives $0.09 and Grove takes $0.01.