Civitai’s Guide to Purchasing Buzz with Crypto

Crypto?

We’re excited to offer crypto payments for Yellow Buzz. This gives you a secure and convenient way to get the Buzz you need.

This guide will walk you through the easiest way to purchase Buzz using crypto, step-by-step.

If you’re already comfortable sending crypto from your own wallet or app, feel free to use whatever method works best for you – this guide will walk you through the process step by step.

Sending Crypto to Civitai in Exchange for Buzz

Prerequisites

For this method, you will need to own some crypto! You can buy and send crypto from many common apps, including;

• PayPal
• Cash App
• Venmo
• Coinbase.com
• Revolut
• MoonPay
• Kraken
• Binance
• OKX
• Bybit
• Bitso
• Transak

And many more!

We’ll assume you’ve purchased some crypto, and have it ready to transfer in the app of your choice. We recommend buying USDC – US Dollar Coin, but we support many types of coin.

Start Your Buzz Purchase

Head to the Buzz purchase page on Civitai to begin, either from the link, or from the “Buy Buzz” option, from the Profile Picture Menu.

You’ll be presented with a QR code, and a number of Currencies.

Clicking on one of the currencies will change the Deposit Address below the QR code.

Each Deposit Address is permanent and specific to your Civitai account – you can re-use it anytime, and even share it on your Civitai profile (for direct tips from other users!).

Select the Correct Currency and Deposit Address

Note how the Deposit Address changes based on the currency selected. Some currencies have a number of available networks;

You must choose the currency and network that matches the coin type you’re sending to Civitai!

If you’re sending Solana from PayPal, for example, select the SOL Currency.

If you’re sending Bitcoin from Coinbase.com, for example, select the BTC Currency.

Send Your Crypto!

It’s as easy as sending any amount of crypto (above the minimum!) to the correct Civitai address, to receive your Buzz!

We’re going to send $10 USD worth of Bitcoin, from Coinbase.com, to our Civitai BTC address. How this is accomplished varies by app – but there will most likely be a “Send crypto” option.

We paste in our Civitai Bitcoin Deposit address, or, if on mobile, scan the QR code to copy the address to clipboard;

And make our payment!

Additionally – and this is extremely important – if sending Bitcoin (BTC) you MUST use the Bitcoin network. Sending with Base, Solana, or any other networks will result in a failed payment and the loss of your crypto!

Note the Send to address, corresponding to the Civitai Deposit Address.Note that these addresses are PERSONAL TO YOUR CIVITAI ACCOUNT. DO NOT use the address in this example, unless you want to buy Buzz for the Civitai team!

Also note the Send time. Some transactions – USDC on the Base network for example – can complete in minutes. Others are much, much, slower.

This particular transaction took ~20 minutes to complete.

Watch for Incoming Deposits!

Head back to the https://civitai.com/purchase/buzz page, or the Buy Buzz modal window from the main Profile Picture Menu, and wait for your incoming deposit!

After a few minutes (or hours, depending on your currency and network!), you’ll hopefully see the deposit arrive;

And we’re done! The Buzz is instantly available in your account! Easy!

Understanding Network (gas) Fees

When you’re making a crypto payment, you’re not just choosing a coin – you’re also choosing a network. A network is basically the blockchain that processes your transaction. Think of it like choosing which road to take: some are smooth and fast, others are jammed with traffic and toll booths.

For example:

• Ethereum is a widely used network but often congested, with high gas fees.
• Polygon, Base, or Arbitrum are lighter, faster alternatives built to handle more traffic at a lower cost.

Now, about those gas fees – these are transaction fees paid to the network to process and confirm your payment. Every time you send crypto, you’re asking the network to do some work, and gas fees are how you pay for that work.

Here’s the catch: Gas fees aren’t fixed. They can vary based on:

• Network congestion (how many people are transacting at the same time),
• The complexity of your transaction, and
• The specific network you’re using.

So yes – it’s entirely possible for the gas fee to be nearly as much as (or more than!) the amount you’re trying to pay. That’s why we strongly recommend using USDC on the Base Network. It’s fast, stable, and usually has very low gas fees – often just a few cents. That means more of your crypto goes toward your purchase, not into the network’s gas tank.

Avoiding High Fees with Bridging

If you’re using a self-custody wallet (like MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet) and your funds are stuck on a more expensive network (like Ethereum), don’t worry – you can bridge your assets to a cheaper network like Base.

A service like Superbridge lets you do just that. Bridging moves your coins from one network to another without needing to cash out or re-buy. It’s a handy way to dodge the high fees.

For more details, visit their FAQ page and make sure you understand how bridging works before proceeding.

Instructional Video

The video below walks through the full process of purchasing Buzz with crypto – start to finish.

Video to follow shortly!

FAQ

Q: Which coins are supported?
A: For direct deposit to Civitai in exchange for Buzz, we support the currencies listed below.

For direct-deposit to Civitai in exchange for Buzz, we support: BNB, BTC, DOGE, ETH, LTC, PYUDS, SHIB, SOL, TRX, USDC and USDT.

Q: Can I use crypto to buy a Civitai Membership?
A: Not at this time. The Coinbase Commerce integration, which previously allowed direct membership purchases with crypto, is no longer available. We are actively working on a new solution and will share updates soon. Note that you can still use Coinbase.com or Coinbase Wallet to send crypto via the direct deposit method for purchasing Yellow Buzz.

Q: What if I don’t own any crypto?
A: You’ll need to purchase some to complete your Buzz purchase. You can buy crypto on any major exchange or app – such as PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Kraken, or Binance. We recommend USDC for the smoothest, cheapest, experience.

Q: Can I use any wallet?
A: Yes! You can send crypto to your Civitai deposit address from any wallet or app that supports the currencies we accept.

Q: What if I send the wrong coin or to the wrong address, or the wrong amount, or below the minimum amount?
A: Unfortunately, crypto transactions are irreversible and non-refundable. Always double-check you’re using the correct coin and wallet address. We are not able to recover misdirected funds, or issue any refunds on crypto payments.

Q: Will my Buzz be available immediately after payment?
A: Usually within a few minutes, depending on coin choice and network congestion. If you’re using USDC Base and don’t see your Buzz after 1 hour, contact support. Other coins and networks may take longer to process.

Q: Are there fees?
A: Yes – network (gas) fees will apply depending on your wallet, coin, and network. We recommend using USDC on the Base network for the lowest fees. Civitai does not charge any additional fees on crypto purchases.

Q: Is crypto payment secure?
A: Yes. Your crypto is sent directly to a deposit address specific to your Civitai account. Your personal wallet info is never stored on Civitai’s servers.

Q: Why isn’t Bitcoin supported?
A: Bitcoin is fully supported via direct deposit!

Q: Do crypto purchases confer the Membership Buzz Bonus?
A: Yes. If you have an active membership you will receive the Membership Buzz Bonus when paying with crypto.

I need more help!

If you’re experiencing issues related to buying Buzz with crypto and a solution isn’t mentioned on this page, please reach out to our Support Team at [email protected]. Please remember that Civitai support will only be able to help with inquiries related to receiving Buzz on the platform.