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Cores

What are Cores​

Cores are the official in-app currency on daily.dev. They power a community-driven economy where developers support each other, reward high-quality content, and help surface ideas that matter.

Cores aren’t just symbolic, they’re a way to show appreciation that holds real weight. Every time you give or receive them, you’re helping build a more generous and value-based developer network.

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Cores are not cash, crypto, or legal tender. They can’t be used outside daily.dev, and their value is entirely tied to the experiences and features we enable within the platform.

Why Cores matter​

Likes are cheap. Cores aren’t.

They let you reward contributions that actually help you—whether it’s a great answer, a sharp insight, or a post that made you rethink something. The more Cores circulate, the stronger our community becomes.

For creators, this opens a new path: instead of chasing clicks, they can focus on creating value—and get rewarded for it.

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While today Cores are used mainly for rewarding content and creators, we’re actively building new features around them—including post boosts, premium interactions, exclusive content, and more. Holding Cores today means you’re ready for everything we launch next.

How to get Cores​

  • Buy them – Instantly available in your wallet or during any reward action
  • Earn them – Every time someone tips your profile or awards your content, you get Cores
  • Grants – In some cases, daily.dev may offer Core grants to select creators or Squad admins to reward their communities
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All purchases of Cores are final. No refunds are provided. Double-check your bundle before purchasing. For full details, see the Creators Terms of Service.

What you can do with Cores​

  • Award great content – Highlight standout posts and comments with stickers that show appreciation
  • Tip creators directly – Visit any user’s profile and send Cores to thank them for their impact
  • Buy more Cores – Choose from flexible bundles whenever you want to top up
  • Track your activity – See your balance, rewards earned, tips sent, and full transaction history
  • Unlock upcoming features – Some features will be Core-powered in the future, including post boosts and premium interactions

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Note: A small payment processing fee may apply when buying Cores, and a 30% platform fee is applied when rewarding others. Details

Whether you're here to contribute, support others, or both—Cores are your way in.

Good to know​

  • Cores never expire – Use them now or later. They’ll stay in your wallet until you’re ready
  • Not included with Plus – Cores are sold separately and not bundled with daily.dev Plus
  • Run out? No worries – If you try to award or tip but don’t have enough Cores, you’ll be guided to top up instantly—no interruption to your flow
  • Monetization is experimental – In limited cases, eligible creators may be invited to cash out Cores. This feature is in beta, subject to approval, and may require ID verification. Learn more in the Creators Terms of Service

⚠️ Play fair, stay rewarded​

Cores are designed to recognize authentic, valuable contributions. Any abuse—like fake accounts, self-gifting, or spammy behavior—may result in revoked Cores or account suspension. See our Creators Terms for more details.