Deposit USDT Guide¶
Learn how to deposit USDT into your Kawai account and start using AI services.
🎯 Why Deposit USDT?¶
USDT is the payment currency for AI services on Kawai Network. With USDT, you can:
- 💬 Chat with AI: Pay per request
- 🎨 Generate Images: Create AI art
- 🎁 Earn Cashback: Get 1-5% KAWAI tokens back
- 💰 Use-to-Earn: 5% cashback on every AI request
💎 Cashback Tiers¶
The more you deposit, the higher your cashback rate!
| Tier | Deposit Amount | Base Cashback | Max KAWAI per Deposit | First Deposit Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥉 Bronze | < 100 USDT | 1% | 5,000 KAWAI | 5% |
| 🥈 Silver | 100-500 USDT | 2% | 10,000 KAWAI | 5% |
| 🥇 Gold | 500-1,000 USDT | 3% | 15,000 KAWAI | 5% |
| 💠 Platinum | 1,000-5,000 USDT | 4% | 20,000 KAWAI | 5% |
| 💎 Diamond | ≥ 5,000 USDT | 5% | 20,000 KAWAI | 5% |
First Deposit Bonus
Your first deposit always gets 5% cashback, regardless of amount! Example: Deposit 50 USDT, get 2,500 KAWAI bonus!
📋 Prerequisites¶
Before depositing, make sure you have:
- ✅ Wallet connected - See Wallet Setup
- ✅ USDT tokens on Monad network
- ✅ MON tokens for gas fees (~0.001 MON per transaction)
💰 Getting USDT on Monad¶
Option 1: Bridge from Another Chain¶
- Use a bridge service (e.g., LayerZero, Wormhole)
- Bridge USDT from Ethereum, Polygon, or BSC
- Select Monad as destination
- Wait for confirmation (5-10 minutes)
Option 2: Buy from Testnet Faucet (Testnet Only)¶
- Visit Monad Testnet Faucet
- Request testnet USDT
- Use for testing
Option 3: P2P Marketplace (After Launch)¶
- Buy KAWAI from marketplace
- Trade KAWAI ↔ USDT with other users
- Use USDT for AI services
📝 Step-by-Step Deposit Guide¶
Step 1: Open Deposit Page¶
- Click "Wallet" in sidebar
- Click "Deposit" tab
- You'll see the deposit interface
Step 2: Enter Deposit Amount¶
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Enter amount in USDT
- Minimum: 1 USDT
- Maximum: No limit -
Check your cashback preview
- Shows tier and cashback rate
- Shows KAWAI tokens you'll earn
- Shows your new tier (if upgrading)
Example:
Deposit: 100 USDT
Tier: Silver (2% cashback)
Cashback: 2,000 KAWAI tokens
First deposit: Yes (5% bonus applies)
Actual cashback: 5,000 KAWAI tokens! 🎉
Step 3: Approve USDT Spending¶
One-Time Setup
You only need to approve once. After that, you can deposit anytime without approving again.
- Click "Approve USDT"
- Enter your password → Review approval
- Click "Approve"
- Wait for confirmation (~10 seconds)
What this does:
- Allows the PaymentVault contract to move USDT on your behalf
- Secure and standard procedure
- You can revoke approval anytime
Step 4: Confirm Deposit¶
- Click "Deposit" button
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Enter password → Review transaction
- From: Your address
- To: PaymentVault contract
- Amount: Your deposit amount
- Gas fee: ~0.001 MON -
Click "Confirm"
- Wait for confirmation (~10 seconds)
Step 5: Sync Deposit¶
Important
After depositing, you must sync the deposit in the app to update your balance.
- Wait for transaction confirmation (green checkmark in app)
- Copy transaction hash from transaction details
- In Kawai app: Click "Sync Deposit"
- Paste transaction hash
- Click "Sync"
- Wait a few seconds
- Your balance updates!
Why sync?
- Backend verifies your deposit on-chain
- Prevents fake/invalid deposits
- Updates your internal balance
- Calculates and records cashback
💰 Understanding Cashback¶
How Cashback Works¶
1. You deposit USDT
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2. Backend calculates cashback (off-chain)
- Checks your tier
- Applies first-time bonus if applicable
- Applies tier caps (5K-20K KAWAI)
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3. Cashback recorded in database
- Status: "Pending"
- Period: Current week
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4. Weekly settlement (every Monday)
- Admin generates Merkle tree
- Uploads proof to blockchain
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5. You claim your KAWAI tokens
- Click "Claim" in Rewards dashboard
- Receive tokens instantly
When Can I Claim?¶
- Accumulation: Immediate (recorded right after deposit)
- Settlement: Every Monday at 00:00 UTC
- Claiming: Anytime after settlement
Example Timeline:
Wednesday 2PM: Deposit 500 USDT → Get 10,000 KAWAI pending
Monday 12AM: Settlement runs → Proof generated
Monday 9AM: You claim → Receive 10,000 KAWAI! 🎉
Checking Cashback Status¶
- Go to Wallet → Rewards → Cashback
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You'll see:
- Total Cashback: All-time earnings
- Pending: Waiting for settlement
- Claimable: Ready to claim now
- Claimed: Already received -
Deposit History Table shows:
- Date and transaction
- Deposit amount
- Cashback earned
- Tier and rate
- Claim status
📊 Deposit Examples¶
Example 1: First-Time Small Deposit¶
Scenario:
- First deposit ever
- Amount: 50 USDT
Result:
- Normal rate: 1% (Bronze) = 500 KAWAI
- First-time bonus: 5% override
- You get: 2,500 KAWAI! 🎉
- Total: 50 USDT balance + 2,500 KAWAI pending
Example 2: Upgrading Tiers¶
Scenario:
- Already deposited 80 USDT (Bronze tier)
- New deposit: 150 USDT
Result:
- New tier: Silver (100+ USDT total)
- This deposit: 2% rate = 3,000 KAWAI
- You get: 3,000 KAWAI
- Balance: 230 USDT total
- Future deposits: 2% rate (Silver)
Example 3: Large Deposit¶
Scenario:
- Deposit: 5,000 USDT
Result:
- Tier: Diamond (5%)
- Raw calculation: 5,000 × 5% = 250,000 KAWAI
- Tier cap applied: 20,000 KAWAI (Diamond max)
- Still excellent value!
Example 4: Multiple Small Deposits¶
Scenario:
- Deposit 1: 30 USDT (first-time) → 1,500 KAWAI (5%)
- Deposit 2: 40 USDT → 400 KAWAI (1%, Bronze)
- Deposit 3: 50 USDT → 500 KAWAI (1%, Bronze)
Result:
- Total deposited: 120 USDT
- Total cashback: 2,400 KAWAI
- Next deposit: Silver tier (2%)!
🔐 Security & Safety¶
Smart Contract Security¶
- ✅ Audited code: Contracts tested thoroughly
- ✅ Open source: View on GitHub
- ✅ Verified on explorer: Check contract code
- ✅ No admin withdrawal: Only you can withdraw your funds
Your Funds Are Safe¶
What we CAN'T do:
- ❌ Withdraw your USDT
- ❌ Transfer your funds
- ❌ Lock your account
- ❌ Change your balance
What you CAN do:
- ✅ Withdraw anytime (coming soon)
- ✅ Check balance on-chain
- ✅ Verify transactions on explorer
Transaction Verification¶
Always verify your deposits:
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Check transaction on explorer:
- Go to Monad Explorer
- Paste your transaction hash
- Verify: status, amount, contract -
Check balance on-chain:
- Open PaymentVault contract
- CallgetBalance(yourAddress)
- Should match your app balance
💡 Tips & Best Practices¶
Maximize Your Cashback¶
- First deposit matters: Make it count (5% bonus!)
- Reach tier thresholds: 100, 500, 1K, 5K USDT
- Batch your deposits: One large deposit vs. many small ones
- Don't exceed caps: Diamond tier cap is 20K KAWAI per deposit
Optimal Deposit Strategy¶
For casual users:
- Start with 50-100 USDT
- Gets you 2,500-5,000 KAWAI (first-time)
- Enough for hundreds of AI requests
For active users:
- Deposit 500-1,000 USDT
- Unlock Gold/Platinum tier
- 3-4% cashback on future deposits
For power users:
- Deposit 5,000+ USDT
- Diamond tier (5% cashback)
- Max rewards on every deposit
Cost Estimates¶
AI Chat:
- Average: 0.01-0.05 USDT per request
- 100 USDT = 2,000-10,000 chats
Image Generation:
- Standard: 0.05-0.10 USDT
- HD: 0.10-0.20 USDT
- 100 USDT = 500-2,000 images
🆘 Troubleshooting¶
"Insufficient MON for gas"¶
Solution:
1. Get MON from faucet
2. Need ~0.001 MON per transaction
3. 0.1 MON = hundreds of transactions
"USDT approval failed"¶
Solutions:
- Check you have enough USDT
- Make sure you're on Monad network
- Try increasing gas limit
- Wait and try again (network congestion)
"Deposit not showing in balance"¶
Solutions:
1. Did you sync the deposit?
- Click "Sync Deposit"
- Paste transaction hash
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Check transaction status:
- Open explorer
- Paste transaction hash
- Should show "Success" -
Still not showing?
- Wait 1-2 minutes
- Refresh the app
- Check you're on correct network
"Wrong cashback amount"¶
Check these:
- Is it your first deposit? (5% applies)
- What's your tier? (1%-5%)
- Did you hit the tier cap? (5K-20K max)
- Account for 18 decimals (1 KAWAI = 1e18 wei)
✅ Checklist¶
Before depositing, verify:
- Wallet connected and on Monad network
- Have USDT on Monad
- Have MON for gas (~0.001 MON)
- Understand cashback tiers
- Know your current tier
- Ready to sync deposit after transaction
🚀 Next Steps¶
After depositing:
- Claim Free Trial - If you haven't yet
- Start Using AI - Use your USDT balance
- Check Rewards - Track your cashback
- Refer Friends - Earn more rewards
Questions? Check FAQ or contact support.