FAQ
General Questions
What is IPTO?
IPTO is a platform for managing micro IP licenses and digital assets. It enables creators to license their digital assets and consumers to discover and purchase licensed content.
How do I get started?
- Create an account using the magic link authentication
- Set up your wallet for transactions
- Start uploading assets or browsing the marketplace
Is there a cost to use the API?
The API is free to use, but there are fees for:
- Asset purchases (2.5% platform fee)
- Withdrawals (network fees)
- Premium features (if applicable)
Authentication
How does the magic link authentication work?
- Request a magic link with your email
- Click the link in your email
- Receive an access token
- Use the token for API requests
How long do access tokens last?
Access tokens are valid for 24 hours. You can refresh them using the refresh endpoint.
Can I use multiple devices?
Yes, you can use multiple devices. Each device will need to authenticate separately.
Assets
What file types are supported?
We support various file types across different categories:
- Code: .zip, .tar.gz, .py, .js, .java, etc.
- Design: .psd, .ai, .sketch, .fig, etc.
- Document: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt, etc.
- Audio: .mp3, .wav, .aac, etc.
- Video: .mp4, .mov, .avi, etc.
- Image: .jpg, .png, .gif, etc.
- Dataset: .csv, .json, .xlsx, etc.
What is the maximum file size?
The maximum file size is 2GB. We recommend keeping files under 500MB for optimal processing.
Can I update my assets after uploading?
Currently, you cannot update existing assets. You’ll need to create a new version.
MicroIP Licenses
What is a microIP license?
A microIP license is a blockchain-based license that grants specific usage rights for digital assets.
What license types are available?
- Standard: Basic usage rights
- Commercial: Commercial usage rights
- Exclusive: Exclusive usage rights
- Custom: Custom license terms
How are license prices determined?
Creators set their own prices for licenses. Consider:
- Asset quality and complexity
- Market demand
- License type
- Usage rights
Transactions
What payment methods are supported?
We currently support SOL (Solana) for all transactions.
How do I withdraw my earnings?
- Ensure you have sufficient balance
- Use the withdrawal endpoint
- Pay the network fee
- Wait for blockchain confirmation
What are the transaction fees?
- Asset purchases: 2.5% platform fee
- Withdrawals: Network fee (0.01 SOL)
- Deposits: No fee
Wallets
Which blockchain networks are supported?
- Solana (Primary)
- Ethereum
- Bitcoin
How do I verify my wallet?
- Sign a message with your wallet
- Provide the signature
- Wait for verification
Can I use multiple wallets?
Yes, you can add multiple wallets for different networks.
Technical
What are the API rate limits?
See our Rate Limits documentation for details.
How do I handle errors?
See our Error Handling documentation for details.
Is there a sandbox environment?
Yes, we provide a sandbox environment for testing. Contact support for access.
Support
How do I get help?
- Check our documentation
- Join our Discord community
- Contact support
How do I report issues?
- Use our GitHub issue tracker
- Contact support with details
- Include relevant logs and examples
Where can I find updates?
- Follow our blog
- Join our Discord
- Subscribe to our newsletter