Frequently Asked Questions
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Sats (short for satoshis) are the smallest unit of Bitcoin. 1 Bitcoin = 100,000,000 sats. Think of sats like cents to a dollar - they make it easy to work with small amounts of Bitcoin.
You earn Bitcoin rewards by shopping at participating businesses, referring friends, and engaging with businesses on social media. Discover participating businesses where you can earn rewards in the Oshi Rewards mobile app. Your rewards are tracked automatically, so you can see your earnings in real-time across all participating businesses.
No, we focus exclusively on Bitcoin rewards, and there's a good reason for that. We believe in Bitcoin's foundation - it's time-tested, proven, and lasting. Other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects come and go, but we wouldn't want to build our product or your business's long-term customer engagement strategies on quicksand. Bitcoin represents the hardest, most durable money ever created, and it's worthy of building a sustainable business on. Our laser focus on Bitcoin allows us to build the best Bitcoin rewards and loyalty platform possible.
A wide variety of businesses offer Bitcoin rewards through Oshi - from e-commerce stores and restaurants to service providers and local shops. You can discover all participating businesses and their specific reward rates in the Oshi Bitcoin Rewards app. New businesses are joining regularly, so check back often for new earning opportunities.
Your Bitcoin earnings depend on your shopping habits and engagement level. Purchase rewards typically range from 1-5%, but when you add referral bonuses, social engagement rewards, VIP tier bonuses, and Bitcoin payment bonuses, your total rewards can reach 10-20% or more per purchase. The more you engage with the ecosystem, the more you earn.
Yes, earning Bitcoin rewards is completely free. There are no membership fees, signup costs, or hidden charges. You simply shop at participating businesses as you normally would and earn Bitcoin rewards on your purchases. The only requirement is opting in to receive marketing communications from businesses during checkout.
Download the Oshi Rewards mobile app from the App Store to discover all participating businesses, browse deals, and find new earning opportunities. The mobile app is your gateway to finding Bitcoin rewards at businesses worldwide.
When you make a purchase at participating businesses, you earn Bitcoin rewards as a percentage of your purchase amount (typically 1-5%). After your purchase, you'll receive an email with a link to claim your rewards in your rewards portal, or a notification in the Oshi Rewards app if you're already logged in. These purchase rewards also unlock access to additional earning opportunities like referrals and social engagement rewards.
You'll receive an email notification with your rewards portal link after making a purchase. If you already have the Oshi Bitcoin Rewards app and are logged in with the same email used for your purchase, you'll also receive an in-app notification and can track all your rewards from different businesses within the app.
Yes, if you've never claimed a reward from that business before, you must claim your reward by navigating to the rewards portal and clicking claim. You have 30 days to claim your reward before it expires. Once you've claimed your first reward from a business, you've joined their rewards program and future rewards will be automatic - no more claiming needed.
If you made a purchase but didn't receive rewards because you forgot to check the newsletter signup box, you can reach out to the business directly. There's a mechanism for them to issue rewards to you even if you didn't opt-in to marketing during your initial purchase.
Purchase rewards generally range from 1-5% of your purchase amount in Bitcoin. However, when you factor in referral bonuses, social engagement rewards, and other earning opportunities that businesses offer, your total rewards from a single purchase can dramatically increase to 10-20% or more of your purchase amount. Some businesses also have VIP programs where your reward percentage increases the more you shop with them.
You have two options: withdraw your Bitcoin rewards to any Lightning-enabled wallet after a 30-90 day holding period, or redeem them directly with the business for discounts and offers. Redemption often provides significantly more value - your rewards can be worth up to 10x more when redeemed (e.g., $1 in Bitcoin rewards might get you a $10 off coupon). Within the Oshi Rewards app, you can also access exclusive high-value promotional offers from partner businesses that are only available through the app.
You can discover all businesses offering Bitcoin rewards with the Oshi Bitcoin Rewards app. Download it to explore participating merchants, compare reward rates, and find new earning opportunities.
Many businesses offer Bitcoin payment bonuses on top of their regular purchase rewards and VIP tier bonuses. These bonuses stack together, so if you're in a higher VIP tier and pay with Bitcoin, you'll receive the base purchase reward + VIP tier bonus + Bitcoin payment bonus all combined for maximum earnings.
To maximize your Bitcoin earnings: Shop regularly with businesses that have VIP programs to unlock higher reward rates. Refer friends to earn commission rewards. Engage with businesses on social media for bonus rewards. Use the Oshi Bitcoin Rewards app to discover new opportunities and access exclusive promotional offers. Consider redeeming rewards for multiplied value instead of withdrawing when you want immediate savings.
Many businesses in our network offer affiliate programs where you can earn ongoing commissions for promoting their products. You can browse available affiliate opportunities in the Oshi Bitcoin Rewards app, or look for an 'Apply to be an Affiliate' button in the referral section of your rewards portal, or contact the business directly to inquire about their affiliate program.
After making a purchase with a business, you'll get access to your personal referral link in your rewards portal or Oshi Bitcoin Rewards app. When someone clicks your link, they'll see a rewards overview page showing the business's Bitcoin rewards program details. They'll then be redirected to the business website to complete their purchase. Your referral gets bonus Bitcoin rewards on their first purchase, and you earn a Bitcoin commission.
You gain access to your personal referral link for a business after making a purchase with them. The link will be available in your rewards portal and the Oshi Bitcoin Rewards app once your purchase is complete.
When someone clicks your referral link, they're first taken to a rewards overview page that shows the business's Bitcoin rewards program details - including purchase reward rates, referral bonuses, social engagement rewards, and Bitcoin payment bonuses. From there, they're redirected to the business website to complete their purchase.
Referral earnings are customized by each business. You earn Bitcoin commissions when your referrals make purchases. Some businesses offer one-time commissions on the first purchase only, while others provide lifetime commissions on all future purchases from your referrals at potentially reduced rates. Check each business's specific terms in your rewards portal.
For the person being referred, bonuses typically only apply to their first purchase with that business. However, for the referrer, some businesses offer lifetime commissions on all future purchases made by their referrals, often at slightly reduced rates to reward you for spreading the word about their business.
You can track all referral stats and commissions in your rewards portal or Oshi Bitcoin Rewards app. When you have a successful referral, you'll receive an email notification with the reward amount. Your portal shows detailed analytics of successful referrals and total sats earned from commissions.
Referral rewards are subject to a 30-90 day hold period at the merchant's discretion to account for potential chargebacks, returns, or fraud. Once the hold period expires, you can withdraw your Bitcoin commissions to your wallet.
Bitcoin commissions offer several advantages: instant payouts with no minimum amounts, no need to provide banking information, and Bitcoin's potential to increase in value over time. You can easily convert Bitcoin to dollars using platforms like Cash App or Strike if needed. This makes it much easier to monetize your network while building long-term wealth through promoting businesses you love.
Yes! If you're an influencer or content creator, businesses can assign you a custom discount code (like XYZ123) in their merchant dashboard. Your audience can use this code at checkout to get discounts while you still earn Bitcoin commissions. This is especially useful if you prefer sharing codes over links with your audience.
Referral codes offer flexibility for your audience. You can promote a discount code (like '20% off with code XYZ123') where customers get a discount and you earn Bitcoin commissions. Alternatively, you can share referral links that give customers the choice between Bitcoin rewards or discounts. This lets you tailor your approach based on whether your audience prefers savings or Bitcoin rewards.
No, referral bonuses do not stack with other merchant discounts or promotional codes. If someone uses your referral link and also applies a separate discount code, the referral bonus will not be applied. Customers must choose between the referral bonus or other available discounts.
Yes! If you're currently earning dollar commissions from businesses you promote, you can approach them about switching to Bitcoin payouts through Oshi's simple plugin. The key benefits to mention: it doesn't change their existing processes, helps them attract Bitcoin-focused customers (a rapidly growing demographic), and gets them featured in our marketplace of 100,000+ Bitcoin earners. Contact us to learn how to present this opportunity to your current affiliate partners.
Your reward URLs contain sensitive access information. If shared publicly or if someone gains access to your reward emails, they can access your Bitcoin rewards and account. Keep these links private and never share them publicly. Oshi support will never ask you to send us your reward URLs or give us access to your rewards. The Oshi app provides enhanced security with one-time passwords (OTPs) for login.
Search your email for reward notifications from around the time you made your purchase at the business. If you still can't find your rewards URL, contact our support team for assistance. We can help you regain access to your rewards as long as you have access to the email account used for the purchase.
Automated account consolidation is unavailable at this time. However, if you need to consolidate accounts that were created with different email addresses, you can reach out to our support team for assistance. For future purchases, we recommend using the same email address to keep all your rewards in one place.
Your Oshi Rewards account is tied to your email address. When you make purchases at participating businesses using the same email, all your rewards automatically appear in one account. You can access your rewards through both the web portal and the Oshi Bitcoin Rewards app using the same login credentials.
Yes, you can change your account email address by contacting our support team. Keep in mind that changing your email may affect how future rewards are delivered, so make sure to use your new email address for future purchases at participating businesses.
If you forgot your login details, you can reset your password using the 'Forgot Password' link on the login page. If you're unsure which email address you used, check your email for previous reward notifications from businesses you've shopped with, or contact our support team for help.
Keep your account secure by using a strong, unique password and never sharing your login credentials. Always log out when using shared devices. If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, change your password immediately and contact our support team.
Yes, you can request account deletion by contacting our support team. Please note that deleting your account will permanently remove access to any unclaimed or pending rewards. Make sure to withdraw any available rewards before requesting account deletion.
Your rewards portal shows your Bitcoin balance, transaction history, and earning opportunities with each business. You can track your VIP progress, manage referrals, and withdraw or redeem your rewards. For discovering new businesses and opportunities, download the Oshi Rewards mobile app.
Bitcoin is the only truly decentralized, censorship-resistant digital money with a fixed supply of 21 million coins. Unlike other cryptocurrencies that can be changed by developers or central authorities, Bitcoin's rules are set in stone by mathematics and consensus. It's not controlled by any government, company, or individual - making it the most reliable store of value in the digital age.
Bitcoin isn't backed by nothing - it's backed by mathematics, cryptography, and the largest computer network in the world. Unlike fiat currencies that rely on government promises, Bitcoin's value comes from its provable scarcity, immutable ledger, and the energy required to secure the network. It's backed by the same thing that backs gold: scarcity and the collective agreement that it has value.
While governments can make Bitcoin illegal in their jurisdictions, they cannot actually stop the Bitcoin network itself. Bitcoin is designed to be antifragile - it gets stronger when attacked. The decentralized nature means there's no central point of failure to shut down. Even in countries with Bitcoin bans, people continue to use it because it's simply software and mathematics.
No, Bitcoin is not a pyramid scheme. Pyramid schemes require new participants to pay existing ones and eventually collapse when recruitment stops. Bitcoin is an open network where anyone can participate equally, there's no central authority collecting fees, and early adopters don't get paid by later ones. It's simply a new form of money with a transparent, auditable supply that anyone can verify.
Bitcoin is the application; blockchain is just the technology. While many companies promote 'blockchain technology,' most of these applications don't need the expensive, slow blockchain structure - they need databases. Bitcoin is the only application that truly requires a blockchain because it solves the problem of digital scarcity without a trusted third party. Bitcoin, not blockchain.
The Lightning Network is Bitcoin's Layer 2 payment system - think of it like the Visa or Mastercard network for Bitcoin. It enables instant and near-free Bitcoin transactions while everything still settles on the main Bitcoin blockchain. Lightning isn't a separate cryptocurrency or token - it's real Bitcoin moving through a faster, more efficient payment layer. This makes it perfect for small reward payouts, especially when on-chain fees fluctuate and can sometimes make small transactions uneconomical.
We recommend Lightning-enabled wallets like Strike, Cash App, Primal, or Muun for easy withdrawals. Any wallet that supports Lightning Network will work great for receiving your Bitcoin rewards.
Rewards are available immediately after your purchase to redeem for discounts and offers at the business you just shopped at. However, to actually withdraw the rewards to your Bitcoin wallet, there's a 30-90 day holding period (set by each business) to account for potential returns, chargebacks, or fraud prevention.
You can withdraw your available Bitcoin rewards to any Bitcoin wallet that supports Lightning payments. Simply generate a Lightning invoice or use your Lightning address (like satoshi@strike.me), paste it into the withdrawal section of your rewards portal, and hit confirm. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to the withdrawal drawer in your rewards portal.
Yes, we have daily withdrawal limits in place to help detect fraud and protect users. If you need your withdrawal limits increased, simply reach out to our support team and we can assist you.
Your rewards are paid out in Bitcoin, but you can easily convert them to dollars using platforms like Strike or Cash App. Strike is particularly convenient because you can send your Bitcoin rewards there and immediately receive them as dollars without ever holding Bitcoin. Cash App also makes it simple to convert Bitcoin to dollars instantly.
Any Bitcoin wallet that supports Lightning Network payments will work. Popular options include Strike, Cash App, Primal, Muun, and Phoenix. These wallets can receive Lightning payments instantly with minimal fees, making them perfect for reward withdrawals.
Currently, no - we use Lightning Network only for withdrawals. Lightning is like the Visa or Mastercard network for Bitcoin, enabling instant and near-free transactions while everything still settles on the main Bitcoin blockchain. This is still real Bitcoin, just delivered through a faster, more efficient payment layer. On-chain fees fluctuate and can sometimes make small reward withdrawals uneconomical when fees are higher than the reward amount itself.
VIP tiers are loyalty levels that reward you with higher Bitcoin percentages the more you spend with a business. As you cross certain spending thresholds, you'll automatically advance to the next tier and earn more rewards on future purchases. It's the business's way of showing they value your loyalty and long-term relationship.
The more you spend with a business, the higher your VIP tier becomes. Each tier offers increased Bitcoin reward percentages, so your loyalty is directly rewarded with better earnings. You can track your tier progress, spending requirements, and all tier perks in your rewards portal or the Oshi Bitcoin Rewards app.
VIP tier advancement is primarily based on your total spending with the business, but some businesses may also require additional actions like referring customers or engaging on social media. Requirements vary by business and are subject to change as they optimize their loyalty programs. Check your rewards portal for specific tier requirements.
When you find businesses offering quality products with VIP reward programs, why shop anywhere else? These businesses actually value you as a customer and reward your loyalty with increasing Bitcoin percentages. You're building a long-term relationship with businesses that appreciate you, while earning rewards in the hardest money the world has ever seen.
Yes! VIP tier bonuses stack on top of base purchase rewards and Bitcoin payment bonuses. So if you're in a higher VIP tier, pay with Bitcoin, and complete other earning activities, all these bonuses combine for maximum rewards on every purchase.
For any issues with your Bitcoin rewards, withdrawals, redemptions, or OSHI rewards functionality, use the Contact Support option in the menu to get personalized help. We typically respond within 24 hours.
For questions about orders, shipping, returns, or products, contact the business directly. The Contact Support section in the app provides guidance on when to reach out to the business versus when to contact us.
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