⁉️FAQ's

Answers to the most important questions about bonuz.

What is bonuz?

bonuz is the Human Layer between blockchains and people — a chain-agnostic protocol layer that makes self-custody, on-chain identity, and programmable engagement usable for everyday users and brands. It combines protocol infrastructure (operated by Bonuz Inc.) with consumer apps and distribution (built by Bonuz Technology DMCC). Think of it as protocol rails plus its own consumer app and brand stack as distribution, in one system.

What makes bonuz different from competitors?

bonuz is not just a wallet, not just a loyalty SaaS, and not just an identity solution. It's the only system combining an identity protocol (bonuz ID Protocol), an engagement protocol (bonuz Engagement Protocol / DNFT), a consumer app (bonuz: Lifestyle Wallet), and brand tools (dashboard, SDK, white-labels) — all chain-agnostic and self-custodial under the hood.

The key differentiator is the bonuz graph: every user, brand campaign, and SDK integration grows a shared network of identities, connections, and attestations. This creates compounding network effects that siloed solutions can't match.

Why is it called bonuz?

bonuz means something extra — a bonus. Something rewarding for every participant in the ecosystem: users, brands, creators, and communities.

What is the bonuz ID?

bonuz ID is a user's unique on-chain identity, governed by the bonuz ID Protocol. It aggregates wallet addresses, verified social handles (X, Instagram, TikTok, etc.), links, and attestations (visits, achievements, reputation markers) into a portable, permissioned profile.

Think of it as a biolink page like Linktree or link.me — but on-chain and user-owned. Users get a shareable page at bonuz.id/[username] where they can showcase their social accounts, websites, bio, wallet addresses, and verifiable credentials. Unlike traditional biolink tools, bonuz ID supports tipping (users can receive tips directly through their profile), accumulates on-chain attestations over time, and gives users full control over what's visible and to whom. Permissions are scoped and revocable — apps and brands can only access what the user explicitly allows.

bonuz ID is optional and can be activated at any time; users stay anonymous by default. When activated, it can also be added to Apple Wallet as a card/pass. This familiar biolink format is one of bonuz's primary onboarding paths for Web2 users — people already understand the concept, so the step into on-chain identity feels natural.

How does bonuz onboard Web2 users who have never used crypto?

bonuz uses multiple familiar entry points to lower the barrier. The bonuz ID biolink page (bonuz.id/[username]) looks and feels like Linktree or link.me — creators and users already understand the concept of a shareable profile page, so claiming a bonuz ID feels natural, not intimidating. From there, they're already in the ecosystem with a self-custodial wallet created behind the scenes.

The Lifestyle Wallet on IOS and Android itself onboards users in under 45 seconds via email or social login — no seed phrases, no gas configuration, no wallet extensions. Users interact with passes, vouchers, and rewards the same way they'd use any consumer app. The blockchain is invisible unless they want to see it. Combined with 22-language support and real-world touchpoints (scanning a QR code at a restaurant or event), bonuz meets people where they are rather than asking them to learn a new paradigm first.

What are DNFTs and the bonuz Engagement Protocol?

DNFTs (Dynamic NFTs) are stateful on-chain assets that change based on user actions. They are the foundation of the bonuz Engagement Protocol, which provides programmable engagement rails for real-world and digital actions.

DNFT types include: passes (access, season), vouchers/coupons, loyalty tiers/punchcards, memberships/subscriptions, tickets, certificates/badges, and Proof of Visit / Proof of Participation (PoV/PoP).

Each DNFT follows a state machine (issued → active → redeemed/expired → archived) with built-in anti-fraud: signature-gated redemption, single-use or multi-use QR/NFC codes, and server-verified state updates.

How does bonuz ensure user security?

bonuz uses keyless MPC/TSS security combined with ERC-4337 smart accounts for self-custodial experiences. Smart contracts are audited by Hacken with a 10/10 score. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is supported, and gas is sponsored on bonuz core actions so users don't need to hold native tokens for key interactions.

Does bonuz support multiple blockchains?

Yes. bonuz is chain-agnostic by design. The Lifestyle Wallet currently supports EVM chains, Solana, and Bitcoin, with cross-chain swaps, holds, sends, and dApp connections in a single interface. The protocol layer (bonuz Human Layer) is deployed on Base, with extensibility to other chains. WalletConnect v2 and deep links are supported.

How do brands and partners use bonuz?

Brands sign up on the Brand Dashboard to create DNFT-based campaigns — passes, vouchers, memberships, loyalty programs, PoV/PoP — using ready-made templates for Events, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, and more. They define rules (actions, rewards, expiries, supply), distribute via QR, NFC, or links, and monitor redemptions with real-time analytics. No development team required.

For larger partners, Bonuz Technology DMCC builds minimal custom white-label apps — brand-native, focused UX, built on bonuz protocols. All white-labels contribute to the shared bonuz graph.

To get started as a partner, fill out the official form: https://tally.so/r/3jLPGQ

What is the business model?

bonuz generates revenue through three pillars:

1. SaaS — Brand dashboard subscriptions and usage-based tiers for campaigns

2. Enterprise — White-label setup/integration fees, annual licensing, and revenue share

3. Protocol fees — DNFT issuance/redemption, swap fees, premium identity services

What is the $BONUZ token?

$BONUZ is a future utility token (pending regulatory clarity) that may serve as a protocol fee payment mechanism, incentive/rewards layer, tipping currency within the ecosystem, and potential governance instrument. The token would be administered by Bonuz Inc. (St. Lucia), separate from the app entity for compliance purposes.

How does bonuz handle gas fees?

bonuz uses ERC-4337 smart accounts with paymasters that sponsor gas on bonuz core actions — creating/updating bonuz ID, claiming/redeeming DNFTs, quest steps, check-ins, and ticket scans. Users experience these flows as gasless. For other on-chain actions (e.g., arbitrary token transfers or DeFi interactions), standard gas applies.

What about AI and future technologies?

bonuz is building toward a real-world operating system vision. Near-term, AI is used for personalization such as localized recommendations. The long-term roadmap includes integration with AR glasses, GPS, and multiple engagement layers for blended digital-physical experiences. The bonuz Social Oracle — a future permissioned discovery and matching layer — will turn identity and activity data into useful context for apps and brands, all within user-granted permission scopes.

How has bonuz evolved? What's the story behind the pivots?

bonuz started as a brand and token launchpad for celebrities — a way for public figures to launch their own tokens and engage fans on-chain. But we quickly ran into a fundamental problem: the people we were trying to onboard couldn't use self-custody wallets. Seed phrases, gas fees, network switching — it was too much friction for mainstream users.

That realization triggered a critical pivot. Before we could build engagement tools on top of Web3, we needed to solve the wallet problem first. We recognized that the wallet is the browser of the future — the Web3 equivalent of Chrome or Safari. Every on-chain interaction starts with a wallet, yet no one had made one that normal people could actually use. So we built the bonuz: Lifestyle Wallet as the foundation: self-custodial under the hood, but as simple as signing into any app.

Why did development take so long?

Building a Human Layer isn't a weekend project. bonuz represents over 4 years of research and development — testing infrastructure providers, evaluating account abstraction approaches as the standard matured (ERC-4337 only became production-ready in 2023), auditing smart contracts, iterating on UX with real users, and ensuring security at every layer.

We tested and integrated multiple middleware providers (Biconomy, Web3Auth, and others), went through extensive security audits (achieving Hacken's 10/10 score), built multi-chain support across EVM, Solana, and Bitcoin, and localized the app into 16 languages. Every decision was measured against a simple bar: if your grandmother can't use it in 30 seconds, it's not ready. That standard takes time to meet, but it's the only way to build something the 99% will actually adopt.

Is bonuz being used in the real world today?

Yes. Since launching on mainnet (Base) in October 2024, bonuz has been running real-world pilots with restaurants, events, venues, and brands — testing DNFT-based passes, vouchers, loyalty programs, and Proof-of-Visit flows in live environments. Each pilot feeds back into product improvements: refining the QR/NFC scanning experience, optimizing the redemption flow, and fine-tuning the brand dashboard based on what operators actually need on the ground.

bonuz is now actively expanding into real-world brand integrations across F&B, events, retail, and entertainment verticals, moving from pilot phase into scaled rollout. The focus is on proving repeatable value for brands by measurable engagement, anti-fraud redemption, and first-party customer relationships — before scaling distribution aggressively.

Why does bonuz call the wallet "the browser of the future"?

In Web2, the browser is the entry point to everything — every website, app, and service flows through it. In Web3, the wallet plays the same role. Every on-chain action — sending tokens, signing transactions, proving identity, claiming rewards, accessing dApps — starts with a wallet.

But most wallets today are built for crypto-native power users. They assume knowledge of networks, gas, seed phrases, and transaction signing. That's like building a web browser that requires users to understand HTTP headers and DNS resolution. bonuz: Lifestyle Wallet is built on the thesis that the wallet needs to become as invisible and intuitive as a browser — a seamless entry point where identity, money, passes, and engagement all live in one place. The wallet disappears into the experience; the user just does things.

How do I get started?

As a user: Download the app on iOS, Android, or Web from bonuz.xyz. Onboard in seconds with email or social login. Optionally claim your bonuz ID at bonuz.id.

As a brand: Sign up on the Brand Dashboard — no dev team needed.

As a developer: Integrate the bonuz SDK: npmjs.com/package/@bonuz/sdk