Crypto-Native
For users with Solana wallets. Connect directly, receive USDC/SOL commissions to your wallet.
- ✓ Direct wallet connection
- ✓ Instant USDC payouts
- ✓ Full on-chain transparency
How Does Decentralized Affiliate Marketing Work?
A step-by-step walkthrough of how Njord Protocol settles affiliate commissions on Solana in under 3 seconds
Step-by-Step Process
1
Company
Create Campaign
A company creates a new affiliate campaign, setting the budget, commission rate, target action (purchase, signup, etc.), and affiliate requirements. Campaign parameters are stored on-chain.
2
Company
Fund Escrow
The company deposits USDC or SOL into a secure on-chain escrow account tied to the campaign. Funds are locked until distributed to affiliates or the campaign ends.
3
Affiliate
Join Campaign
Affiliates browse available campaigns and join ones that match their audience. They receive a unique affiliate ID for tracking. Some campaigns require approval, others are open.
4
Affiliate
Share & Promote
Affiliates generate unique tracking links and share them with their audience through blogs, social media, videos, or newsletters. Every click is tracked.
5
Customer
Customer Acts
A customer clicks an affiliate link and completes the target action (makes a purchase, signs up, installs an app). The experience is seamless — customers don't need a wallet.
6
Bridge
Record Attribution
The bridge operator (or company SDK) records the conversion event on Solana. The smart contract validates the campaign, affiliate, and escrow, then calculates the commission.
7
Protocol
Commission Paid
The smart contract automatically releases the commission from escrow to the affiliate's wallet, minus a small protocol fee (2.5%) and bridge fee (1%). The entire process takes ~3 seconds.
How Fast Is Real-Time Settlement?
From purchase to commission payout in approximately
T+0s
Customer clicks "Buy"
T+2s
Payment confirmed
T+2.5s
Attribution submitted
T+3s
On-chain confirmed
T+3s
Commission released
What Are the Different Ways to Participate?
Via Bridge (Fiat)
For mainstream users. Pay and get paid in your local currency through bridge operators.
- ✓ No wallet required
- ✓ Credit card / bank transfer
- ✓ Withdraw to bank account
Hybrid
The most common scenario. Companies pay via bridge, affiliates receive crypto directly.
- ✓ Flexible for all parties
- ✓ Best of both worlds
- ✓ Most common setup