How NextName Works
From channels to payouts. Here's how fans engage and athletes earn.
01
Choose Your Channels
- •Public channels are free for everyone. Follow athletes, schools, and teams.
- •Subscription channels ($5 to $20/mo) unlock exclusive posts, behind-the-scenes content, and direct messaging.
- •Premium channels offer per-item purchases for special content drops and PPV events.
Channels are the home for all content. Every post lives inside a channel.
02
Subscribe & Unlock
- •Browse channel grids on any athlete, school, or team profile.
- •Stripe Checkout is the primary payment option on web, Android, and iOS. iOS also accepts Apple Pay via Apple's in-app purchase as a secondary option (priced higher to cover the Apple fee).
- •Bundle subscriptions (school + teams + athletes) and save 10%.
Manage all your subscriptions from one place. Cancel anytime.
03
Engage & Earn
- •Like, comment, and message in channels to earn engagement points.
- •Level up from Rookie to Legend. Unlock custom reactions, profile themes, and leaderboard placement.
- •Tip your favorite athletes directly and earn bonus points.
6 fan levels with increasingly powerful perks. Your engagement matters.
04
Athletes Get Paid
- •Creators keep 80-90% of net revenue across web, Android, and iOS.
- •6 creator levels: Rookie, Walk-On, Starter, Captain, All-American, Legend. Higher levels earn a bigger share (80% to 90%).
- •Payouts managed by Stripe Connect.
Every subscription, tip, and PPV purchase flows to the creator after the platform fee.
Frequently Asked Questions