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The default, perpetual nature of Superfluid streams make them a powerful solution for automating recurring payments in web3, especially over long time horizons.

But what if you wanted to have more granular control over when your streams start and stop?

Traditionally, you would have to manually trigger the creation or deletion of a money stream, which isn't very convenient -- especially given potential time zone differences.

Thankfully, our Dashboard's **stream scheduling feature** means you never have to worry about manually starting and canceling Superfluid streams again. Simply specify your start and end date for your stream, and voila -- you can have peace of mind knowing your money stream will automatically start and stop flowing according to the dates you set. Ready to get started right away? Simply [apply for our allowlist](https://use.superfluid.finance/ScheduledStreamsWLB).

## How to Schedule Superfluid Streams

To send a scheduled stream from our Dashboard, simply fill in the Send Stream details as you normally would and select the new "Stream Scheduling" toggle.

From here, all you have to do is set a Start and End Date, which will auto-populate the "Total Stream" field and show you the total amount you'll be streaming over the duration. Alternatively, you can edit the Total Stream field directly, which will automatically increase or decrease the stream's End Date.



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## The Benefits of Scheduling Streams

### Open-Ended Streams

The stream scheduling feature allows you to ensure open-ended streams for Superfluid payroll, vesting, and subscriptions have clearly defined, automatically triggered start and stop dates.

As a result, you no longer have to stay up until midnight to start a payroll stream for a new employee, or you could start a recurring B2B payment at the beginning of the month automatically.

### Close-Ended Streams

The stream scheduling feature also enables an entirely new type of money stream: the close-ended stream. In practice, close-ended streams transfer set amounts over a specific time period. This is perfect for when you want to pay for fixed-term projects or initiatives (e.g., grants, bounties) with money streams!

⚠️ Please note that due to the nature of blockchain networks, there can be a slight delay in the starting and stopping of streams, which can range from seconds to minutes. This lag is caused by the time difference between when a transaction is broadcasted to the network, and when it's included in a block.

## Sign Up For Our Allowlist to Start Scheduling Superfluid Streams

Our stream scheduling feature is 100% free to use! Moreover, since it's built on our freely available [Stream Scheduler contract](https://docs.superfluid.finance/superfluid/developers/automations/stream-scheduler), any app developer using Superfluid can support the same features.

However, while stream scheduling through our Dashboard is publicly available on Mumbai testnet, we're currently limiting access to mainnets to early adopters.

If you're a DAO or web3 business interested in automating web3 payments on mainnet with scheduled Superfluid streams, we encourage you to sign up for the allowlist [here](https://use.superfluid.finance/ScheduledStreamsWLB).

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Automate Web3 Payments With Scheduled Money Streams

Superfluid is proud to announce the launch of its easy-to-use, liquid, and composable vesting tool. Over the years, token vesting has played a significant role in the growth of the crypto industry. Not only does it grant contributors a stake in the success of a project, but it provides greater transparency into the token distribution process and helps align project goals – leading to a stronger and more dedicated community.

But while existing token vesting solutions have proven to be effective in many ways, there’s still plenty of room for improvement, especially as the crypto landscape continues to evolve.

We believe the frictionless, composable nature of Superfluid money streams make them a perfect fit for the token vesting experience, which is why today we’re excited to introduce the **Superfluid vesting suite**: a sleek, no-code vesting solution for projects that can be used to create and manage custom vesting schedules, paired with a set of open-source, permissionless, and non-custodial vesting smart contracts for developers – all built on our next-generation payment streaming technology.

## 5 Key Benefits of Superfluid Vesting

There are five key benefits to setting up a vesting schedule with Superfluid: simple UI, full liquidity, unrivaled composability, reduced volatility, and enhanced security.

### Simple User Interface

You can set up a vesting schedule with Superfluid from our [**Dashboard**](https://app.superfluid.finance/) in just 3 clicks, without any programming knowledge. All you need to do is select a recipient, set the custom parameters of your vesting schedule (e.g, total amount, vesting period, optional cliff, etc), double-check your vesting schedule in the preview window to make sure everything looks correct, and then create the schedule with a single transaction! A dynamic vesting chart allows both sender and recipient to have an immediate understanding of what the vesting schedule looks like, and what the vesting progress is to date. You can share a link to view the vesting schedule status page with the recipient, so they always have an up-to-date understanding of their vesting progress.

While this interface is available for anyone who wants to set up vesting schedules with ease, it can also serve as an example for anyone [**building their own interface for vesting with Superfluid streams**](https://docs.superfluid.finance/superfluid/developers/automations/vesting-scheduler) -- more on this in a moment.

The Superfluid Dashboard vesting feature is publicly available on Goerli testnet for testing purposes, however, those looking to use Superfluid vesting on mainnets (including Ethereum) can request access [**here**](https://use.superfluid.finance/vesting)!


### Full Liquidity

Because vested tokens don’t need to be locked into a smart contract and instead remain available in the Sender’s wallet 24/7, Senders can maintain liquidity and put otherwise idle funds to work (e.g., stake funds into DeFi products and earn yield). Receivers, on the other hand, unlock immediate liquidity with fractions of tokens flowing into their wallet every second — allowing them to spend or invest tokens as they receive them.

### Unrivaled Composability

With Superfluid vesting, you can make the most of web3 by seamlessly transferring vested tokens to DeFi products for liquidity provision, staking, or yield farming -- all in a single transaction.

### Reduced Volatility

Since tokens vested with Superfluid are streamed every second instead of unlocked in distinct milestones, tokens are released more gradually into circulation, reducing the risk of sudden market volatility. No more market shakeup on token unlocking dates!

### Enhanced Security

With Superfluid Protocol, you don’t have to lock up tokens in a smart contract, meaning vested tokens can be safely streamed from a dedicated Safe. Should the contracts themselves come under attack, all tokens will remain secure in the sender and/or recipient wallets. 

## No-Code Solution: Superfluid Vesting Feature
Accessible directly within our Dashboard, our [**no-code token vesting feature**](http://app.superfluid.finance/vesting) is the perfect solution for projects looking to implement linear Superfluid token vesting without having to worry about coding.

🌊 **Streamlined UX**: 
Our token vesting feature is a user-friendly, no-code solution that allows projects to set up a vesting schedule and start streaming tokens to stakeholders in as few as 3 clicks.

🗓 **Granular Vesting Periods & Cliffs**: 
Choose your vesting schedule’s start and end date, as well a wide array of vesting period options (e.g., days, weeks, months, years), with or without a cliff. 

📊 **Visual Overview**: 
Thanks to a beautiful and concise UI, projects and stakeholders can easily visualize their vesting schedule’s activity (e.g., vested and unvested tokens, cliffs) at a glance. Superfluid vesting schedules are viewable within our Dashboard, and can be shared to recipients with an automatically generated link.

💵 **Accounting Compliant**: 
Token vesting data for tax purposes can be imported to most common accounting software, via our baked-in [**Accounting Tool**](https://app.superfluid.finance/accounting) or queried automatically through our [**Stream Accounting API**](https://docs.superfluid.finance/superfluid/developers/automations/stream-accounting-api).


## Customizable Solution: Superfluid Vesting Smart Contract Framework

For web3 developers interested in building or enhancing their own vesting dapps with Superfluid, we've released the [**Superfluid vesting smart contract framework**](https://docs.superfluid.finance/superfluid/developers/automations/vesting-scheduler). By using this framework in combination with a keeper like Gelato (or your own off-chain infrastructure), developers can leverage Superfluid token vesting in their custom DeFi products, taking advantage of recently added features like stream recipient control delegation, stream scheduling, and cliffs to build upon our protocol in new and exciting ways.

If you have questions about how to build with this smart contract framework, don't hesitate to reach out to our team or community on [**Discord**](http://discord.superfluid.finance/)!

## A More Interactive, Efficient Way to Vest Tokens in Web3

Superfluid vesting expands upon the token vesting experience web3 projects and contributors have become accustomed to, allowing them to do more than passively send and receive tokens -- like maintain liquidity or stake vested tokens in real-time. We're thrilled to be empowering blockchain users with yet another way to take advantage of composable value in web3 beyond [**salary streaming**](https://www.superfluid.finance/payroll), [**real-time investing**](https://medium.com/superfluid-blog/real-time-investing-empowering-the-next-generation-of-investors-b216d6ac8d3f), and [**subscriptions**](https://docs.superfluid.finance/superfluid/protocol-overview/use-cases/recurring-payments).

Curious to see what Superfluid vesting looks like in action? Experience how effortless it is to vest tokens every second through the [**Superfluid Dashboard vesting feature**](https://app.superfluid.finance/vesting), or start building a custom vesting app with our [**Superfluid vesting framework**](https://docs.superfluid.finance/superfluid/developers/automations/vesting-scheduler)! As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Let us know what you think about vesting with Superfluid streams on [**Twitter**](https://twitter.com/Superfluid_HQ) or [**Discord**](http://discord.superfluid.finance), and if you'd like us to help you set up your vesting schedule or support you in building your vesting app.

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Introducing Superfluid Vesting, a Liquid and Composable Vesting Solution

First and foremost, a huge thank you to everyone that built on Superfluid during ETHforAll 2022 🎉

With tons of great project submissions to choose from, you certainly didn't make it easy for us…

However, our judges have finished their evaluations and the results are in: the projects that won our bounties for ETHforAll 2022 are **[XStream](https://devfolio.co/projects/xstream-4ac2)**, **[Super Pay](https://devfolio.co/projects/super-pay-31d0)**, and **[Peernet](https://devfolio.co/projects/peernet-7bb7)**!

## 🥇 Best Overall Project Built on Superfluid: [XStream](https://devfolio.co/projects/xstream-4ac2) ($1,500)

XStream enables cross-chain streaming with Superfluid and **[Connext](https://www.connext.network/)**.

In essence, it allows you to send streams to recipient on a separate chain without bridging tokens - opening up huge new use cases for DeFi and streaming payments!

**Learn more:** [https://devfolio.co/projects/xstream-4ac2](https://devfolio.co/projects/xstream-4ac2)

## 🚀 Best Super App: [Super Pay](https://devfolio.co/projects/super-pay-31d0) ($1,500)

![super-pay.png](https://strapi-website-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/super_pay_361e88cc9a.png)

SuperPay is a 'pay per second' checkout service that allows businesses to accept payment in streams, which are then automatically split & sent to all parties involved.

**Learn more:** [https://devfolio.co/projects/super-pay-31d0](https://devfolio.co/projects/super-pay-31d0)

## Best Superfluid Tooling: [Peernet](https://devfolio.co/projects/peernet-7bb7) ($1,000)

![A screenshot of Peernet's Platform.](https://strapi-website-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/peernet_fd65241d32.png)

Peernet is a decentralized VPN that allows you to pay for VPN access with a Superfluid stream.

Peernet team — you may already have some early users in the Superfluid community 👀

**Learn more:** [https://devfolio.co/projects/peernet-7bb7](https://devfolio.co/projects/peernet-7bb7)

## Prize Pool ($1,000 split evenly)

Asset Streaming with Superfluid, Quicklance — A Platform For Freelancers, Goody TV, Pets Fund Me, StreamHub, MantleFund, Transport Monitor, SkyLive, PayStream, Green Trust, d-Clinic, KrishiBlock, Subscribe me, Edu for All DAO, FitQuest, Found3d, MantleSafe, NFTFY, SigmaStart, Index Protocol, Superloud, Workezz, Super-Learn, FlowFunds, Super Offers, MetaVid, BuffetOnTime, Reflow, UNIfy — Decentralize Your Time, Decentralance, GivETH, Stream, FluxPay, FreeFlo, VideoMon, DynaNFT, Moot, SuperToken Deployer, D-Drive, StreamHive, Superfluid Stream Visualiser, Super Receipt, DePlots

## 🏅 Honourable Mentions

- **[Stream Visualizer](https://devfolio.co/projects/superfluid-stream-visualiser-fc44)**: This project helps superfluid users to visualise their incoming and outgoing streams.
- **[Free Flo](https://devfolio.co/projects/freeflo-91c6)**: This product offers a system that benefits users who face delays with their orders. If the order fails to arrive on the specified time, the money will start flowing back to the customer with a money stream, based on the time it is delayed. It's an interesting way to hold companies accountable for delays!
- **[Superloud](https://devfolio.co/projects/superloud-f7c1)**: A web3-powered karaoke platform where supporters can stream Super Tokens to artists.
- **[d-Clinic](https://devfolio.co/projects/dclinic-2211)**: A platform that allows healthcare patients to pay a doctor's consultancy fee by streaming tokens using Superfluid.

## Continue to Build With Us 🛠

Congratulations on a job well done to everyone that built with Superfluid at ETHforAll 2022. We hope to see you all again at future hackathons!

In the meanwhile, we encourage you to continue building with us. Not sure where to start? Check out our **[Hack on Superfluid](https://www.notion.so/Hack-On-Superfluid-92f7cb4ccf264518814d54d50f067ac1)** page to get inspired and see what other Superfluid projects need building 💪

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Announcing Superfluid Prizes for ETHforAll 2022

Today’s music streaming model has long been criticized for its lack of fairness and transparency, with many music creators receiving only a small fraction of the revenue from their work.

At the same time, its rigid power structure has made it difficult for musicians and fans to connect with each other. As a result, there’s been a growing demand for a more equitable music industry; one that empowers both artists and fans and allows for a more direct and meaningful relationship between the two.

**[anotherblock](https://anotherblock.io/)**, a platform and community for music NFTs, aims to shift the balance of power in the music industry by opening music rights ownership to the world — helping fans become their own record label and supporting musicians as they enrich our culture. To date, the company has worked with producers behind the hits of A-list artists like Rihanna, The Weeknd, and Offset, as well as musicians like R3HAB and Laidback Luke. Whether it’s a music producer, artist, or publisher, anotherblock is rights-holder agnostic, allowing them to work with anyone that owns master points in a track.

anotherblock currently has over **700+ NFT holders that have contributed over US$600,000 in trading volume thus far**; but a growing, financially sustainable platform for music NFTs requires crypto-native payment rails capable of powering it — which is exactly where Superfluid comes in.

## How anotherblock Leverages Superfluid to Transform Music Streaming

anotherblock’s NFTs function as ERC-721 tokens with a custom ID, where the ownership percentage of each song is stored on-chain. When users purchase an NFT (aka Drops) through anotherblock, they receive rewards according to the amount of their ownership, as well as:

- a real-world legal contract specifying the terms of the streaming rewards and guaranteeing real-world ownership for the NFT holder
- unique artwork created by NFT artists
- custom soundtrack

Click **[here](https://anotherblock.io/how-it-works)** to learn more about how anotherblock NFTs work.

While anotherblock plans to stream stablecoin rewards with Superfluid to NFT holders soon, the company is currently only streaming its utility tokens, which are referred to as anotherblock tokens (ABT).

anotherblock’s utility tokens are intended to reward users for participating in its ecosystem, and in the future can be burned to redeem merch and other items through its website. Whenever a user mints/purchases a music NFT from anotherblock, a stream of ABT is automatically opened.The flow rate depends on the wallet’s ownership activity, in other words, what drops you own and how many. If you happen to sell or transfer the NFT to a different address, the remainder of the ABT stream is automatically redirected to the new owner!

As it prepares to enable rewards streaming across its entire platform, anotherblock recently synchronized all of its current NFT payouts using the **[Superfluid Instant Distribution Agreement](https://docs.superfluid.finance/superfluid/protocol-overview/in-depth-overview/super-agreements/instant-distribution-agreement-ida)** (IDA). By utilizing the IDA, anotherblock was able to distribute rewards (in this instance, USDC on Optimism) to hundreds of NFT holders in a single transaction, and at a fixed gas cost.

Human beings crave connection, and there’s no more powerful way to connect with others than through music. Whether you’re a fan or a musician, anotherblock presents an opportunity to deepen these relationships on an unprecedented scale. 

With our integration of Superfluid, we now have a way to ensure those relationships are financially symbiotic — giving artists a sustainable revenue stream and fans a share in their success, all in real-time.

## Making Music Streaming More Meaningful for Artists and their Fans

While anotherblock continues to build out its platform, the team is focused on deepening relationships with notable music rights holders (e.g., artists, producers, songwriters, labels, catalog holders), expanding their pipeline of tracks, and growing their community.

To learn more about anotherblock and how it works, we invite you to join us for a **[Twitter Space with their team](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1lDGLnVPDbYxm)** on **Friday, February 17 at 5pm CET**.

Alternatively, if you’re a web3 business or developer interested in integrating Superfluid into your own product, don’t hesitate to reach out to us **[here](https://use.superfluid.finance/demo)**!

### About anotherblock

anotherblock is a music NFT platform that provides real-world value by streaming song royalties on-chain. By collecting anotherblock NFTs, you earn a percentage of the streaming royalties based on the performance of world-renowned songs. This means that when songs are played, you as a holder, get paid.

Anotherblock integrates Superfluid to stream song rewards