> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/yuliskov/SmartTube/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Support the Developer

> Help support SmartTube development through donations

SmartTube is developed and maintained by Yurii Lyskov as a **free, open-source hobby project**. If you find SmartTube valuable, consider supporting the developer!

## Why Donate?

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  <Card title="Free & Open Source" icon="unlock">
    SmartTube is completely free with no ads, premium tiers, or paid features
  </Card>

  <Card title="Single Developer" icon="user">
    Developed and maintained by one person in their spare time
  </Card>

  <Card title="Regular Updates" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Continuous improvements, bug fixes, and new features
  </Card>

  <Card title="Community Support" icon="users">
    Active community help and developer responsiveness
  </Card>
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<Info>
  Your donations help cover development costs, testing devices, and motivate continued development of this passion project.
</Info>

## Donation Methods

Choose your preferred method to support SmartTube development:

### Recurring Support

<Card title="Patreon" icon="patreon" href="https://www.patreon.com/smarttube">
  **Monthly subscription via Patreon**

  Supports Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal

  Perfect for ongoing support with flexible subscription amounts
</Card>

### One-Time Donations

<Card title="PayPal" icon="paypal">
  **Direct PayPal transfer**

  Email: **[firsthash@gmail.com](mailto:firsthash@gmail.com)**

  Quick and easy one-time donations
</Card>

### Cryptocurrency

Prefer crypto? SmartTube accepts multiple cryptocurrencies:

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  <Card title="Bitcoin (BTC)" icon="bitcoin">
    ```
    1JAT5VVWarVBkpVbNDn8UA8HXNdrukuBSx
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="Litecoin (LTC)" icon="coins">
    ```
    ltc1qgc24eq9jl9cq78qnd5jpqhemkajg9vudwyd8pw
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ethereum (ETH)" icon="ethereum">
    ```
    0xe455E21a085ae195a097cd4F456051A9916A5064
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ethereum Classic (ETC)" icon="coins">
    ```
    0x209eCd33Fa61fA92167595eB3Aea92EE1905c815
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tron (TRX)" icon="coins">
    ```
    TJNPY794aSGZf3WGHTna2VCWm2G5Yua7E8
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="USDT (TRC20)" icon="dollar-sign">
    ```
    TJNPY794aSGZf3WGHTna2VCWm2G5Yua7E8
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="USDT (BEP20)" icon="dollar-sign">
    ```
    0x64B28da787BE6ac5889D276A5638d4f077840eC5
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="USDT (ERC20)" icon="dollar-sign">
    ```
    0xe455e21a085ae195a097cd4f456051a9916a5064
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="TON" icon="coins">
    ```
    UQAc9zgnnzwS8yb5wxAu5CB0RddmjPBjWI-n46oQ7XfCQrgI
    ```
  </Card>

  <Card title="Monero (XMR)" icon="coins">
    ```
    48QsMjqfkeW54vkgKyRnjodtYxdmLk6HXfTWPSZoaFPEDpoHDwFUciGCe1QC9VAeGrgGw4PKNAksX9RW7myFqYJQDN5cHGT
    ```
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Warning>
  Always double-check the address before sending cryptocurrency. Transactions are irreversible!
</Warning>

## Other Ways to Support

Can't donate? There are other valuable ways to help:

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  <Card title="Spread the Word" icon="share">
    Tell friends and family about SmartTube
  </Card>

  <Card title="Leave Feedback" icon="comment">
    Share your experience and suggestions in the community
  </Card>

  <Card title="Report Bugs" icon="bug">
    Help improve SmartTube by reporting issues you encounter
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contribute" icon="code">
    Help with translations, code, or documentation

    [Learn more →](/community/contributing)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## About the Project

From the developer:

> "SmartTube is developed single-handedly; there is no larger team or company behind this. This is an open source, hobby project."

Your support enables continued development of features like:

* Ad-free viewing experience
* SponsorBlock integration
* 8K and HDR support
* 60fps playback
* Adjustable playback speed
* Regular bug fixes and improvements

<Note>
  Several community members have also contributed translations and code improvements. View contributors on [GitHub](https://github.com/yuliskov/SmartTube/graphs/contributors).
</Note>

## Thank You!

Every contribution, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated and helps keep SmartTube free and open source for everyone.

**From the developer:**

> "If you want to support my developments you are welcome to buy me a cup of coffee :)"

***

<Info>
  Questions about donations? Contact [firsthash@gmail.com](mailto:firsthash@gmail.com)
</Info>