How Kona works
Earn cashback on your everyday shopping in 6 simple steps.
Create your free account
Sign up with your email, Coinbase, or MetaMask account. It takes less than 30 seconds and no credit card is required.
Find a store
Browse our growing directory of partner merchants or search for a specific store. Each listing shows the current cashback rate so you can find the best deals before you shop.
Activate your cashback
Click the "Activate cashback" button on any store page. This generates a unique tracking link that connects your shopping session to your Kona account. The link stays active for 24 hours.
Shop as you normally would
You're redirected to the retailer's website where you shop and checkout as usual. There's nothing extra to do — browse, add to cart, and complete your purchase like you always do.
Earn cashback automatically
The retailer confirms your purchase (usually within 1-3 days) and reports it to us. Your cashback appears as "pending" in your dashboard first, then moves to "confirmed" once the return window passes (typically 30-60 days).
Withdraw your way (coming soon)
Withdrawals aren't open yet. Confirmed cash back stays in your Kona account until payouts launch. Planned methods: PayPal, Venmo, bank transfer, gift cards, and USDC to a crypto wallet.
Planned payout options
Withdrawals aren't open yet. Cash back you earn is tracked and kept in your Kona account, and you'll be able to withdraw it as soon as payouts launch. We're finishing the business and banking setup that payouts require. The methods below are what we plan to offer at launch; minimums, timing and fees may change before then.
What is USDC?
USDC (USD Coin) is a regulated stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, 1 USDC is always worth $1. It's issued by Circle and is one of the most widely trusted digital currencies in the world.
Kona plans to send USDC on the Base network, where transfers are near-instant and gas fees are fractions of a penny (which we plan to cover). You can hold USDC in your wallet, convert it to USD, or use it anywhere USDC is accepted.