Make It Yours: RedotPay Now Supports Custom Avatars and Nicknames

What’s New

• Custom Avatars: Upload a photo, logo, or brand mark for quick visual confirmation.
• Nicknames & Handles: Pick a friendly name (e.g., @alice-travel).
• Contact Cards: Your avatar + nickname appear in Contacts, P2P, and payment requests.
• Privacy Controls: Choose who can discover you by handle/QR and who sees your avatar.
• Cross-Device Sync: Your profile settings follow you on every signed-in device.

Why It Matters

• Fewer mis-sends: Visual identity + unique handle helps avoid wrong recipients.
• Faster checkout: Contacts are easier to scan in lists and group payouts.
• Professional look: Great for freelancers and vendors; add a logo + business nickname.
• Cleaner records: Consistent names in exports and receipts reduce reconciliation headaches.

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How to Set It Up

1. Open RedotPay → Profile → Edit Profile
2. Upload Avatar: Use a square image (recommend 512×512).
3. Choose Nickname/Handle: Keep it unique, short, and easy to spell (e.g., @brand-asia).
4. Visibility & Discovery: Decide whether others can find you via handle/QR; toggle contact requests.
5. Save & Sync: Your avatar and nickname will appear across P2P, Contacts, and Requests.

Pro tip: Use the same nickname across platforms so teammates and clients recognize you instantly.

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Best Practices

• Keep it recognizable: Clear headshot or brand logo; avoid busy backgrounds.
• Secure your handle: Claim it early to prevent impostors.
• Pair with Passkeys: Approve sensitive actions with biometrics for phishing resistance.
• Use Tags in Contacts: Combine avatar/nickname with tags (e.g., Vendors, Clients, Family).
• Add Notes: Store invoice terms or wallet network in the contact memo for fewer mistakes.

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Privacy & Controls

• Discovery: You can allow searches by handle or stay private; QR works even if search is off.
• Block/Whitelist: Block unknown requesters and whitelist known contacts for one-tap approvals.
• Data: Changing your avatar/nickname doesn’t expose balances or transaction history—those follow your normal privacy settings.

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Real-World Use Cases

• Freelancers/Agencies: Brand your profile; clients pay the right company every time.
• Family & Friends: Spot the correct “Alex” or “Mei” in group splits and recurring transfers.
• Vendors & Suppliers: Consistent profile in recurring payouts, invoices, and refunds.
• Community Treasuries/DAOs: Team handles (e.g., @dao-treasury) for transparent flows.

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FAQs

Can I change my nickname later?
Yes, if the new handle isn’t taken. Your old handle may become available to others after a cooldown.

Are there restrictions on avatars?
Yes—no offensive imagery or impersonation. Use your own photo/logo or properly licensed art.

Will this affect my fees or limits?
No—avatars and nicknames are purely UX features. Fees/limits depend on your profile and region.

Can people find me by nickname?
Only if you enable discovery. You can also share a QR or direct link without enabling search.

Does this replace verification (KYC/KYB)?
No. Avatars and nicknames sit on top of your verified account to improve recognition, not replace compliance.

Customizable Homepage: RedotPay Makes Crypto Payments Easy

Why a Customizable Homepage Matters

• Fewer taps = faster checkout: Put high-frequency actions at the top.
• Focus on what you use: Hide what you don’t need; avoid screen clutter.
• Better money decisions: See balances, recent activity, and alerts at a glance.
• Consistency across trips and time zones: Your layout stays the same, so you don’t hunt for buttons on the go.

Key Features

• Quick Actions: Pay (QR/NFC), Add Funds, Swap, Send, Request, Withdraw, Card Freeze/Unfreeze.
• Balance Blocks: Show crypto + local currency side by side; pick your default spend currency.
• Smart Widgets: Recent transactions, rewards/Earn status, card limits, payout drafts, fee notices.
• Alerts & To-Dos: KYC reminders, spend alerts, refund updates, and step-up verification prompts.
• Shortcuts: One-tap to Virtual Card details, P2P Marketplace, or Global Payout runs.

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Set It Up

1. Long-press or tap “Customize” on the home screen.
2. Choose your layout: grid or list; drag to reorder tiles.
3. Pin your essentials: Pay, Add Funds, Swap, Send, Virtual/Physical Card controls.
4. Add smart widgets: balances, recent activity, Earn, alerts.
5. Save—your layout syncs to the cloud and follows you on all devices.

Pro tip: Put Pay and Card Freeze in the first row; keep Swap and Add Funds together to prep before checkout.

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Everyday Use Cases

• Subscriptions & online shopping: Virtual card + alerts pinned up top for quick approvals.
• Travel days: Pay, Swap (to stablecoin/FX), and ATM finder/limits visible on one screen.
• Freelancers/teams: Global Payout drafts and Request Payment front and center on payday.
• Security-first users: Always-on Freeze Card, device alerts, and spending caps in the first row.

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Best Practices

• Keep 3–5 tiles in the top row—speed beats clutter.
• Enable spend alerts and biometric unlock.
• Review limits monthly; set a small buffer to avoid declines.
• When abroad, pin a “Local vs Base Currency” reminder widget to dodge DCC mistakes.
• Use labels/tags in recent transactions for easier reports later.

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FAQs

Is the homepage layout saved across devices?
Yes—your layout syncs to your account, so it persists when you switch phones.

Can I hide features I don’t use?
Yes—toggle off modules you rarely use (e.g., P2P or Credit) to reduce clutter.

Will customization affect fees or limits?
No—layout changes are purely UX. Fees and limits depend on your profile and region.

Can teams customize together?
Each user configures their own view. Admins can still enforce limits/approvals.