BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
What are Moonstones?
Moonstones allow creators on Moonbeam to generate revenue. They're virtual goods anyone can buy on the platform. Generally, fans purchase Moonstones, and then give them to creators as donations or tips, or to pay for subscriptions, merch, or other benes. For every Moonstone a fan gives a creator, the creator earns $0.01. For instance, if a fan gives a creator 100 moonstones, the creator earns $1. Moonstones cost a bit more than a penny each for the fan to purchase. (That's where Moonbeam makes money.) But bulk purchases offer a discount—so the more Moonstones a user purchases at once, the greater the discount. This transparent system ensures that creators keep 100% of what they’re given with no hidden fees or gimmicks.
What is Moonbeam+?
Moonbeam+ is a subscription option that offers benefits to users and creators. The benefits apply across the entire platform (not just in The Anywhere Door). See the Moonbeam campaign for more info—and note that if you pledge for both The Anywhere Door and Moonbeam, you'll receive a bonus two months of Moonbeam+ in addition to your other rewards.