Frequently Asked Questions

A Blueprint is a comprehensive guide for creating something - it can include component lists, assembly instructions, code, 3D designs, and more. To create one, simply sign up, click 'Create Blueprint' from your dashboard, and follow the step-by-step process. You can combine elements from any field - electronics, mechanics, biology, chemistry, and more - all in one Blueprint!

All Blueprints are published under CC0 license, meaning anyone can use, modify, and build upon them. However, you remain the original Author forever and will always receive compensation through our smart contract system. Even if someone copies your Blueprint, the blockchain ensures you get credit and revenue!

Absolutely! When creating a Blueprint as a team, the initiator can allocate percentage shares to each team member. All revenues are automatically split according to these percentages through our blockchain system. Collaboration is at the heart of Youblob!

You can convert any completed Blueprint into an NFT and list it for sale. The buyer becomes the new Owner (different from Author) and receives revenue from product sales through that Blueprint. You, as the Author, always receive 5% royalties on NFT resales. We're also working on fractional ownership, so Blueprint NFTs could be traded like stocks!

Yes! You can list your 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and other equipment on the marketplace. When makers need these services for their Blueprints, they can book time or request jobs directly through Youblob. You set the prices and availability.

As a manufacturer, you set a percentage of each sale that goes to makers who include your products in their Blueprints. This incentivizes makers to use and promote your products. For example, if you set 5% and a maker's Blueprint leads to a $100 sale of your product, the maker automatically receives $5. It's a win-win: you get organic marketing and product development insights, makers get compensated for driving sales.

Not at all! We've designed Youblob to be user-friendly for everyone. The blockchain operates in the background to ensure fair compensation and ownership tracking. You'll have a simple wallet integrated into your account, and all transactions happen seamlessly. If you want to dive deeper into crypto, you can, but it's not required!

Yes! Creating an account, browsing Blueprints, and even creating your own Blueprints is completely free. We take a small transaction fee (5%) only when sales occur through the platform. This helps us maintain the infrastructure and continue developing new features. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.

Users can set an inheritance wallet and inactivity period (1-3 years). If an account becomes inactive for the set period, assets transfer to the inheritance wallet. By default, this is set to Youblob's Treasury wallet, which funds UN SDG initiatives, Makerspaces, and Maker projects in developing countries. You'll receive notifications before any transfer occurs.