Aura Earning Guide
Last Updated: June 20, 2026
Aura is your reputation on the platform — a score that reflects how much you genuinely contribute to the community. Every point of Aura you hold means you showed up, created something worth noticing, or put real support behind something you believe in. The more you engage with purpose, the more your Aura grows.
For Everyone
POST & COMMENT UPVOTES
+1 Aura per upvote
Every time someone upvotes one of your posts, you earn 1 Aura point. This is the platform's way of letting the community decide whose voice matters — not an algorithm, not paid promotion. If you're consistently putting out content that people find interesting, funny, insightful, or worth sharing, your Aura will reflect that over time. Think of each upvote as the community saying "this person gets it." There's no cap on how much you can earn this way, so the quality and consistency of what you post is the only thing standing between you and a higher score.
STREAMING (Upcoming)
+10 per song played
Great takes don't only live in posts — sometimes the most important thing said in a thread is buried in the comments. If your comment earns an upvote, you earn 1 Aura, same as a post. This rewards people who add real value to conversations, not just those who post frequently. A thoughtful comment that sparks a discussion, a hot take that lands, or being the first to break news in a thread — all of it counts. So don't just scroll past. If you have something worth saying, say it.
FOUNDING PROJECTS
+10 Aura per $1
When a group or creator you support launches a project — a fan event, a production fund, a community initiative — you can back it financially. For every dollar you contribute, you earn 10 Aura. This isn't just a donation; it's proof that you're invested in seeing something real get built. Fans who fund projects are the ones who turn ideas into reality, and your Aura score will show that you were there when it mattered. Whether you contribute $1 or $100, every dollar counts toward the project and your passion on the platform.
EVENTS & MERCH (Upcoming)
+10 Aura per $1
Buying a ticket to a group's event or picking up merch through the platform earns you 10 Aura per dollar spent. Supporting a group through purchases is one of the most direct ways fans show up for the artists and creators they love — and now it builds your reputation too. Whether it's a lightstick, a fan-made photobook, or a ticket to a listening event, every purchase you make through a group on the platform tells the world where your loyalty lies. Real stans put their money where their mouth is, and Aura recognizes that.
For Creators
STREAMING (Upcoming)
+10 per song played
Every song that plays in your listening station earns you 10 Aura — the same amount your listeners earn for tuning in. Hosting a streaming party with hundreds of fans means thousands of Aura flowing back to you in real time. The more you host, the more your community shows up, and the more your score reflects that you're not just a fan — you're someone building a movement. Creators who run active stations consistently are some of the highest Aura earners on the platform.
PROJECT FUNDING
+10 Aura per $1 funded
When your community backs one of your projects, you earn 10 Aura for every dollar contributed — matching what your backers earn. A well-funded project doesn't just bring your idea to life; it signals that your community trusts you enough to invest in your vision. That trust is exactly what Aura is meant to measure. The more ambitious and compelling your projects, the more funding you attract, and the more your Aura reflects the kind of community catalyst you are.
EVENTS & MERCH SALES (Upcoming)
+10 Aura per $1 spent
Every dollar spent on events or merch through your group earns you 10 Aura. Running events and selling merch takes real effort — planning, promotion, follow-through. Aura recognizes creators who do the work to give their community something worth showing up for. The more your fans invest in what you create, the more the platform elevates your standing. This is the part of the system that most closely mirrors the real world: building something people want to be part of is how you get to the top.
✦ Creator earn rate matches the user rate across all three activity types. There's no ceiling — the more active your community, the more Aura you earn. This is intentional. On this platform, creators who build real communities earn real recognition.
