Frequently Asked Questions

Pantheon is a premium adult content platform that puts creators first. We use Bitcoin Lightning Network for instant, low-fee payments - meaning creators keep more of their earnings and fans enjoy seamless transactions without credit card hassles or chargebacks.

Bitcoin is the best payment method for adult content. Here's why: **🛡️ No Chargebacks** - Credit card chargebacks cost creators billions yearly. With Bitcoin, payments are final - creators keep what they earn. **🔒 Privacy** - Your bank statement won't show adult purchases. No awkward explanations needed. **🚫 No Censorship** - Payment processors regularly ban adult sites. Bitcoin can't be censored or shut down. **🏛️ No Third-Party Risk** - We don't use Stripe, PayPal, or any payment processor that can freeze accounts. We run our own Lightning node. **💰 Lower Fees** - Credit cards charge 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Lightning fees are often less than $0.01. **⚡ Instant** - Lightning payments settle in under 1 second, faster than card authorization.

Yes! Bitcoin transactions don't require personal banking information. Your username is the only identifier visible to creators. We never share your email or personal details with third parties. No embarrassing bank statements.

Credits are your site balance - like arcade tokens or a prepaid gift card! Add credits to your account once, then enjoy **one-click purchases** without scanning a QR code each time. **Benefits:** • 💨 Instant purchases - no QR scanning needed • 💰 Your balance is shown in the header • 🎯 One click to unlock videos, photos, or subscribe • 🔒 Credits are stored securely in your account

1. Click the **💰 Credits** button in the top header 2. Click **Add Credits** 3. Choose an amount ($5 - $500) 4. Scan the Lightning QR code with your wallet 5. Credits are added instantly! Once you have credits, purchasing content is just one click. 💡 **Pro tip:** Add credits when you have available balance (e.g., after bank deposits clear). Fund once, then enjoy one-click purchases for weeks!

When you click "Buy Now" or "Unlock", you'll see a **Confirm Purchase** screen with two options: **💰 Pay with Credits (Instant)** If you have enough balance, just click and it's yours! No QR code, no waiting. **⚡ Pay with Lightning** Prefer to pay directly? Choose this to scan a QR code with your Bitcoin wallet. The system automatically shows your balance and recommends the best option.

You can hold up to **$2,500** in credits at a time. Individual deposits can be between $5 and $500. This keeps your balance manageable while giving you plenty of purchasing power.

No - credits are for site use only, like gift card balance. They're non-refundable and can only be spent on content, subscriptions, and tips within Pantheon. This keeps things simple and secure.

**Credits are perfect if you:** • Make frequent purchases • Want faster checkout (one click!) • Prefer not to pull out your phone each time • Like seeing your balance upfront • Want to avoid ACH hold delays (fund once when your balance is ready, then buy anytime) **Direct Lightning is great if you:** • Make occasional purchases • Prefer to pay as you go • Want maximum privacy per transaction

It's easier than you think! We recommend **Strike** - one app that does everything: 1. **Download Strike** (iOS/Android) - Available at strike.me 2. **Link your bank account** - Takes 2 minutes 3. **Buy Bitcoin** - Purchase any amount with no fees 4. **Pay instantly** - Scan QR codes directly from Strike That's it! No transfers between apps needed. Strike handles everything. ⚠️ **Bank/ACH timing:** If you use Strike with a bank account, deposits typically take ~5 business days to become *available* for sending. Until then you can buy/trade but not send. Use debit card or Strike Instant (if eligible) for faster access. Or try Wallet of Satoshi or Alby - they often have quicker funding. 💡 **Pro tip:** Add credits to your Pantheon account once your funds are available, then enjoy one-click purchases for weeks!

**Our Top Pick - Strike (Easiest)** • One app for buying AND paying • No transfer steps needed • Bank account or debit card • Available: US, EU, and more • ⚠️ Bank deposits: ~5 business days to send; debit card or Strike Instant often faster **Alternative Options (if you hit delays):** • **Wallet of Satoshi** - Simple Lightning wallet, often faster funding • **Alby** - Browser extension, Lightning Addresses (you@getalby.com) • **Cash App** - Buy BTC, then pay Lightning invoices • **Phoenix, Breez, Muun** - Self-custodial options **For Maximum Privacy:** Buy Bitcoin peer-to-peer (Bisq, RoboSats) → Use with any Lightning wallet

You have **two options** when purchasing: **Option 1: Use Credits (Fastest)** Add credits to your account once, then unlock content with a single click! **Option 2: Pay with Lightning** Scan a QR code with Strike or your Lightning wallet. Payment completes in under a second. Both methods unlock content instantly!

If your payment doesn't go through: 1. Make sure you have enough *available* balance (not pending) 2. If using Strike with a bank: deposits take ~5 business days to become sendable 3. Try Wallet of Satoshi or Alby if you need faster funding 4. Check your internet connection and refresh the page 5. Ensure you have funds, not just a linked bank (pending = can't send) 💡 **Tip:** Add credits once your balance is ready—then one-click purchases, no QR scanning! If issues persist, contact support with your payment details.

We recommend starting with $20-50 worth of Bitcoin. This gives you room to explore content while learning the system. 💡 **Pro tip:** Add that Bitcoin as credits to your Pantheon account. You'll get: • One-click purchases • Your balance visible in the header • No QR scanning needed Lightning fees are minimal (usually less than $0.01), so your funds go much further than with credit cards.

If you use Strike (or similar) with a **bank account**, ACH deposits typically take **~5 business days** to become "available" for sending. Until then: • You can buy/trade Bitcoin in the app • You cannot send or pay invoices **Faster options:** Use debit card or Strike Instant (if eligible), or try Wallet of Satoshi or Alby—they often have quicker funding. **Workaround:** Add credits once your funds are available. Fund once, then enjoy one-click purchases for weeks without needing to scan QR codes each time!

**Instant automatic payments!** When a fan purchases your content or subscribes, your earnings are sent directly to your Lightning wallet within seconds - no approval needed, no waiting for payouts, no minimum thresholds. Set up your Lightning Address in Settings. We support any Lightning Address format: • **Strike:** yourname@strike.me • **Alby:** yourname@getalby.com • **Wallet of Satoshi:** yourname@walletofsatoshi.com • **Blink:** yourname@blink.sv • **Muun:** yourname@muun.com ⚡ **No payout requests** - earnings arrive automatically ⚡ **No delays** - payment within seconds of each sale ⚡ **No minimums** - even small sales get paid out

**Easiest Option - Strike:** • Receive Bitcoin directly to Strike • Instantly convert to USD • Withdraw to your bank account • Lightning Address: yourname@strike.me **Other Supported Lightning Addresses:** • **Wallet of Satoshi** - yourname@walletofsatoshi.com • **Alby** - yourname@getalby.com • **Blink** - yourname@blink.sv • **Muun** - yourname@muun.com All of these work! Choose the one that fits your needs. We support any standard Lightning Address (user@domain.com format). **Pro Tip:** Many models hold some Bitcoin as savings - it has historically increased in value over time!

**No Chargebacks!** This is huge. On credit card platforms, fans can dispute charges months later and take back their money. Models lose billions to chargebacks yearly. With Bitcoin: • Payment is final - once paid, it's yours • No payment processor can freeze your account • No "high risk" merchant fees • Your income can't be censored You keep more of what you earn, period.

**Yes! This is why we built Pantheon on Bitcoin.** Traditional platforms depend on Stripe, PayPal, or banks - who regularly: • Freeze accounts without warning • Ban adult content creators overnight • Hold funds for 90+ days during "reviews" • Permanently close accounts with no appeal **Pantheon is different:** • We run our own Bitcoin Lightning node • No Stripe, PayPal, or bank dependencies • Bitcoin can't be "banned" or censored • No third party can freeze your earnings • Payments settle in seconds, not days Your income flows directly through Bitcoin's decentralized network. No corporation can shut it off.

Pantheon takes a platform fee on each sale, which covers payment processing, hosting, and support. The exact percentage is shown in your dashboard. Unlike credit card platforms, there are no chargebacks - once paid, it's yours!

**Easiest - Strike App:** 1. Receive payout to Strike 2. Tap "Sell Bitcoin" 3. Withdraw to your bank account **Other Options:** • Cash App - Sell BTC directly to USD • Bitcoin ATMs - Find at coinatmradar.com • Peer-to-peer - Bisq, HodlHodl (more private)

You set your own prices in USD. We automatically convert to the current Bitcoin rate when a fan pays. Consider: • Subscription: $5-15/month for regular fans • Individual videos: $3-20 depending on length/quality • Premium/custom content: $20-100+ Start with competitive prices and adjust based on demand.

**Payment Links let you request specific payments from fans!** Perfect for: • Custom content requests • Private sessions • Special tips • Tributes • Anything you negotiate with a fan **How it works:** 1. Go to your Profile page 2. Click **"Create Payment Link"** 3. Set the amount ($1-$500) and optional description 4. Copy the link and send it to your fan (DM, Twitter, etc.) 5. When they pay, you get **95%** instantly to your wallet! 💰 **Payment Links have the highest payout rate** - you keep 95% (only 5% platform fee) compared to 80% for regular content sales. Share your payment link anywhere to receive instant Bitcoin tips!

**Tips & Payment Links: 95% to you** • Fans send money directly to support you • Great for custom requests, tributes, donations • Use the "Send Tip" button on your profile or create a Payment Link **Content Sales: 80% to you** • Videos, photos, subscriptions • Priced content purchases • Standard platform rate Both pay out instantly to your Lightning wallet!

Lightning Network is a "Layer 2" solution built on top of Bitcoin. Instead of waiting for blockchain confirmations, Lightning uses payment channels that settle instantly. It's like having a bar tab - you open a channel, make many transactions, and settle the final balance on the main blockchain.

Lightning payments typically work best for amounts under ~$1,000 per transaction. For larger purchases, you may need to split into multiple payments.

Unlike credit cards, Bitcoin transactions are irreversible. Always double-check addresses before sending. On Pantheon, you're scanning our QR codes which are pre-filled with the correct details, so errors are rare.

Yes! We use industry-standard encryption for all data. Your Bitcoin payments don't expose banking details. We never store your wallet private keys - you maintain full custody of your funds until you choose to spend them.

Bitcoin offers strong privacy. Transactions are pseudonymous - linked to wallet addresses, not your real name. For maximum privacy, use a fresh wallet and don't link it to your identity on exchanges.

Contact support with your registered email. For your Bitcoin wallet, always backup your recovery phrase (12 or 24 words) - this is the only way to recover funds if you lose your device.