Constantly airdrop and still get genuine engagement? Case study on Tip.cc discord tipping bot

Louisa Lu

May 6, 2025 • 7 min read

Tip.cc is a widely used Discord bot that integrates a cryptocurrency wallet directly into the chat platform. It allows users to easily send and receive crypto tips without leaving their Discord server. To use it, server administrators simply invite the tip.cc bot, or users can join a server where it's already active. The bot manages individual wallets for each Discord user, streamlining the process of crypto tipping and micro-transactions within communities. In today's blog, we take a look at how it works technically, how it helps build the community and why it is the most wholesome project in web3.

Summary:

Tip.cc has been around for over six years, and there are many reasons why it's such a cool and well-adopted Discord bot.

First, what really stands out is how incredibly easy it is for regular members to use. There's essentially no setup required; you just invite the bot to the server, and that's it.

Second, the fact that the project has existed for so long with minimal monetization is a real breath of fresh air, especially within the Web3 space. It's a rare approach.

Third, unlike many bots (both Web2 and Web3), tip.cc genuinely helps build a community A lot of popular Web2 bots can feel a bit predatory, taking user engagement away from the server and redirecting it solely towards the bot itself. Tip.cc is different. It fosters interaction within the server. You can truly see and feel the positive atmosphere in their official Discord, which I highly recommend checking out.

Fourth, and this is a big one: unlike most Web3 projects where speculation often leads to people losing money and hope, tip.cc is fundamentally about giving. Let's be clear: you are not going to get rich using it. You likely couldn't even grind enough to buy yourself breakfast anywhere in the world. Most tips and airdrops involve small amounts – often less than 50 cents split among several users – gifted from one person to another. It's about pure fun. Isn't it cool that someone might randomly send you a few cents during your day?

Finally, tip.cc is run by a very small team, and the developers are extremely active and engaged in their own Discord server. We love founders who stay connected to their users – who are "touching grass," so to speak.

Core Features of the tip.cc Bot

Integrated Wallet: Every Discord user automatically gets a tip.cc wallet, no separate signup needed.
Simple Commands: Uses intuitive chat commands (default prefix $) for all actions like depositing, tipping, and withdrawing. Althoug the discord standard has moved from pre-fix to slash command
Wide Coin Support: Supports over 500 cryptocurrencies, including major coins like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), stablecoins (USDT, USDC), and various tokens.
Easy Deposits & Withdrawals: Users DM the bot ($deposit [coin]) to get a unique address. Withdrawals ($withdraw [coin]) are similarly straightforward.
Direct User Tipping: Send crypto directly to other users (e.g., $tip @Username 1 DOGE).
Group Tipping: Tip multiple users at once using roles, Nitro boosters, or commands like $tip all, $tip random, $tip active.
Community Features: Includes $airdrop, $redenvelope, and interactive games ($triviadrop, $mathdrop) for engaging distributions.
Built-in Faucet: New users can get a small amount of free crypto using $faucet [coin] (if available).
No Tipping Fees: tip.cc does not charge fees for sending or receiving tips within Discord (standard blockchain fees apply to deposits/withdrawals).

How Does tip.cc Work? A Step-by-Step Look

Account: Your Discord identity is your tip.cc account. No extra registration is required.

Funding Your Wallet: Send a Direct Message (DM) to the tip.cc bot with $deposit [coin] (e.g., $deposit btc). The bot provides a personal deposit address for that cryptocurrency. Once the transaction confirms on the blockchain, the funds appear in your tip.cc balance ($balance or $balances).

Sending Tips: In any channel with the bot, type $tip @User [amount] [coin] (e.g., $tip @Alice 1 DOGE or even $tip @Bob \$1.50 - the bot converts fiat estimates). The crypto is instantly transferred from your balance to the recipient's tip.cc wallet.
Receiving Tips: Funds appear directly in your tip.cc wallet. The bot can notify you of incoming tips.
Withdrawing Funds: DM the bot with $withdraw [coin] and follow the instructions to send crypto to an external wallet address.

Extensive Cryptocurrency Support: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin & Hundreds More

Tip.cc stands out for its vast range of supported cryptocurrencies, boasting over 500 coins and tokens. This includes:

Major Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), BNB, Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), XRP.
Popular Tokens: Chainlink (LINK), Avalanche (AVAX), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Tron (TRX).
Stablecoins: Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC).
Network Variety: Support for tokens across multiple chains (ERC-20, BEP-20, TRC-20, etc.). This is where the fun starts. Most airdrops happen with random meme coins. It is excellent that tip.cc really supports a great amount of random coins in the world, which makes it a gacha system for the users everytime someone drops a coin.

Tip.cc is top notch on UX

Yes, tip.cc is designed for simplicity, targeting even non crypto-savvy users. Key usability points include:

Chat-Based Interface: All interactions happen via familiar Discord commands.
Intuitive Commands: Commands like $tip, $deposit, $balance are easy to understand.
No External Apps Needed: Manage everything within Discord once funds are deposited.
Instant Internal Transactions: Tips between users are immediate.
Help Resources: The $help command provides guidance directly in chat.
Beginner-Friendly Faucet: The $faucet offers a risk-free way to start.

Reviews often praise its "easy to use and intuitive" nature, making crypto tipping on Discord accessible to everyone.

How people use tip.cc

Communities leverage tip.cc in various creative ways to boost engagement:

Rewarding Participation: Tipping helpful members, active users ($tip active), or content contributors. This is probably the most popular way a server owner will use Tip.cc. It also explained why so many servers used it during the crypto bull market. This is a much better way to give random users an airdrop.
Gamification: Running contests with crypto prizes distributed via $airdrop or $redenvelope.

Interactive Learning/Fun: Using $triviadrop, $mathdrop, or $musicdrop to reward correct answers.

The bot makes integrating real crypto incentives into daily server life super easy and, crucially, fee-free. This naturally helps foster a more active and rewarding vibe in the community. While it's tough to get hard data on every server using it, you definitely notice people just randomly doing airdrops, even in the main tip.cc support server! We're usually talking small amounts here – maybe less than 50 cents split between 10 people. The whole process feels wonderfully spontaneous: some random person decides to gift a little crypto, dropping it for a bunch of equally random users. Honestly, it kind of mimics the surprise factor of a gacha system! It feels like members stick around partly for that fun chance – wondering if some kind soul might drop a few unexpected goodies today.

Now, what really makes this system special is that no one's getting rich off it. So many Web3 servers are overrun with "grinders" – people just hanging around trying to farm engagement for cash. But with tip.cc, even though it's literally a bot for giving away money, you simply can't make any substantial amount just by lurking. The result? The servers using it tend to be filled with people who are genuinely interested in the community itself. This leads to interactions that feel way more authentic and high-quality – a real breath of fresh air in the often financially driven Web3 space.

Some Popularity Metrics

Tip.cc is a dominant force in the Discord bot ecosystem. According to its website (as of the original article's context):

Active on ~34,942+ servers.
Used by 16 million+ members.
Processed 327 million+ tip/airdrop events.
Facilitated over $38.7 million worth of crypto transfers.

These numbers highlight its massive adoption, particularly within crypto communities, gaming servers, and social groups looking to integrate cryptocurrency rewards.

Getting Started with tip.cc

Ensure the tip.cc bot is added to your Discord server.
DM the bot the command $deposit [coin] (e.g., $deposit DOGE) to get your deposit address.
Send crypto to that address from an external wallet or exchange.
Once confirmed, check your balance with $balance.
Start tipping users with $tip @Username [amount] [coin]!

Why tip.cc is a Leading Discord Crypto Bot

Tip.cc provides a powerful yet user-friendly solution for integrating cryptocurrency tipping into Discord. Its extensive coin support, ease of use via simple chat commands, fee-free tipping model, and engaging community features make it an invaluable tool for server owners and members looking to reward participation, host events, or simply share crypto seamlessly within their communities. Its widespread adoption underscores its effectiveness and popularity in the Discord crypto space.