• PubPay Live
  • Live Zap Leaderboard
    • Use Cases:
    • The Audience Recognition Factor
    • The Leaderboard Effect:
  • How to Use PubPay Live During an Event
    • Step 1: Create Your Nostr Note
    • Step 2: Set Up Your Live Dashboard
    • Step 3: During Your Live Event
    • The Dashboard is for the Audience to See:
    • Example Event Flow (Live Music Concert):
    • Setup for Live Events:
    • Pro Tips:

§PubPay Live

Ready to transform your next live event? Whether you’re a performer, streamer, or event organizer, PubPay Live turns passive viewers into active participants. While traditional platforms keep creators struggling for visibility and supporters feeling invisible, this technology creates a perfect ecosystem where both sides win. Creators get real-time financial support and can focus on their craft, while supporters get instant recognition, social status, and genuine connection to the content they love. It’s not charity, it’s a mutually beneficial relationship. Your audience is waiting to be recognized — give them the spotlight they deserve.

§Live Zap Leaderboard

@PUBPAY.me Live is a real-time display system that transforms any nostr post into an engaging live experience. The interface automatically ranks payments by amount, placing the highest at the top of the leaderboard. This creates a competitive element that encourages people to increase their contributions to move higher on the ranks, while giving maximum visibility to your biggest supporters. This live leaderboard updates instantly as payments come in, creating an engaging spectacle that keeps audiences watching and participating.

§Use Cases:

• Content Creators - See live donations while streaming

• Event Organizers - Display real-time fundraising progress

• Community Building - Show supporter engagement in real-time

• Live Presentations - Visual feedback during talks or performances

Partnered with @HRF to donate to activists at @thebitcoinconf

§The Audience Recognition Factor

When someone sends a zap, they get instant recognition on the big screen:

• Their profile picture appears prominently

• Their name is displayed for everyone to see

• Their message (if they included one) gets broadcast

• Their zap amount shows their level of support

§The Leaderboard Effect:

• Highest zaps go to the TOP of the display

• Biggest supporters get the most visibility

• Everyone in the audience sees who’s supporting

• It’s like getting a “shout-out” on the big screen

This transforms passive audience members into active participants who get real-time recognition for their support. It’s not just about the money - it’s about the social experience and visibility that comes with supporting creators. The audience isn’t just watching a show - they’re becoming part of the show!

@MaxDeMarco using PubPay Live at the @chainduel BBQ

§How to Use PubPay Live During an Event

§Step 1: Create Your Nostr Note

1. Open your Nostr client (Damus, Amethyst, etc.)

2. Post about your event - describe what you’re doing, when, why people should support it

3. Copy the note ID - it starts with “note1…” (this is your unique identifier)

§Step 2: Set Up Your Live Dashboard

1. Go to the deployed website (PubPay Live)

2. Enter your note ID in the input field

3. Click “Submit” - this loads your note and starts monitoring for payments

4. Your dashboard is now live and ready to receive zaps

§Step 3: During Your Live Event

1. Keep the dashboard visible - on a screen, or projector

2. Mention it to your audience - “Check out the live dashboard to see who’s supporting us!”

3. Acknowledge zaps - thank people as their payments appear

4. Share the total - “We’ve raised X sats so far!”

@Roger9000 using PubPay Live at @AdoptingBTC 2024

§The Dashboard is for the Audience to See:

• Display it prominently - on stage, at the venue, or as a stream overlay

• Audience watchs it to see who’s supporting and how much is being raised

• Creates excitement - people can see real-time community support

• Interactive element - audience cheers when big zaps come in

• Transparency - everyone sees the total growing live

§Example Event Flow (Live Music Concert):

1. “Tonight we’re performing live at The Blue Note!” (Nostr post)

2. Set up the dashboard on a display - connect a Raspberry Pi or laptop to a TV/projector

3. Start your live music performance (streaming or in-person)

4. Fans zap your note while listening to your music

5. Payments appear instantly on the big screen - showing who’s supporting the show

6. You shout out supporters between songs: “Big thanks to @alice for that 1000 sats zap!”

7. Total keeps growing on the display throughout the concert

8. End the show with a final thank you and the total amount raised

@saunter PubPaying Live at Adopting 2025 After Party

§Setup for Live Events:

• Raspberry Pi + TV/Projector - for in-person concerts

• Laptop + Second Screen - for streaming or smaller venues

• Mobile device + TV - using screen mirroring

• Stream overlay - for online performances

§Pro Tips:

• Test beforehand - make sure your note loads correctly

• Have a backup plan - keep the dashboard URL handy

• Engage with zappers - acknowledge their support

• Use the customization options - match your event’s theme

• Keep it visible - don’t let the dashboard get hidden

The future of live entertainment isn’t just about watching—it’s about participating, being seen, and feeling valued. PubPay Live makes every audience member a potential star of the show.

Have you tried live payment displays before? What questions do you have about setting up PubPay Live? Drop a comment below - I’d love to hear your thoughts and help you get started!