Understanding Resonance - Concepts Explained

For: Developers who are new to Resonance, blockchain, or both.

You'll learn: All the core concepts in plain English, no jargon.

The Big Picture

What is Resonance?

Super Simple: Resonance lets you reward your users with tokens (called RSNC) for doing things in your app, website, or community.

Think of it like:

A rewards program (like airline miles)
But the rewards are real blockchain tokens
That work across many different apps
And your users don't need to understand blockchain at all

Why Would I Use This?

Use Resonance if you want to:

Increase user engagement
Reward loyal customers/community members
Create a token economy
Differentiate from competitors
Give users something valuable

Real examples:

E-commerce store: Reward purchases with RSNC
Discord community: Reward active members
Mobile app: Reward daily usage
Blog: Reward commenters and subscribers

Core Concepts (Plain English)

1. RSNC Tokens

What they are: Digital tokens (like coins) that have real value.

Think of them like:

Arcade tokens you earn by playing games
But these work across many different "arcades" (apps)
And can be traded or spent on various things

Where they live: On a blockchain (we'll explain this next).

Key fact: Users get these automatically. They don't need to understand what tokens are.

2. Blockchain

What it is: A public ledger (like a shared spreadsheet) that records who owns what.

Why it matters:

Tokens can't be faked
Users actually own their tokens (not just points in your database)
Transparent - anyone can verify ownership
Works across different apps

What you DON'T need to worry about:

❌ How blockchain works technically
❌ Writing smart contracts
❌ Managing gas fees
❌ Wallet setup

What Resonance handles for you:

✅ All blockchain complexity
✅ Gas fees (transaction costs)
✅ Wallet creation
✅ Smart contract interactions

3. Wallets

What they are: A "digital pocket" that holds RSNC tokens.

Plain English: Like an email address, but for tokens. Each user gets one automatically.

How it works:

User does something in your app
You tell Resonance "reward this user"
Resonance creates a wallet (if they don't have one)
Tokens go into their wallet
Done!

User experience:

No setup required
No "connect wallet" button
No seed phrases to remember
Just works automatically

4. Events

What they are: Actions users take that you want to track.

Examples:

User signs up → user_signup event
User makes purchase → purchase_completed event
User posts comment → comment_posted event

How you track them:

// When something happens in your app
fetch('https://api.rsnc.network/resonance-api/manual-event', {
  method: 'POST',
  body: JSON.stringify({
    event: 'user_did_something',
    email: 'user@example.com'
  })
});

That's it! Resonance handles the rest.

5. Gas Fees

What they are: Transaction costs on blockchain (like a postage stamp).

Plain English: Every blockchain transaction costs a tiny amount of cryptocurrency. Normally users would need to pay this.

Good news: Resonance pays all gas fees for you. Users never see this cost.

Why this matters: Users don't need cryptocurrency to receive rewards!

6. Smart Contracts

What they are: Programs that run on blockchain.

Think of them like:

A vending machine
You put in money (input)
It gives you a snack (output)
No human needed - it just works automatically

Resonance smart contracts:

Handle token distribution
Manage perk claims
Enforce rules
Track ownership

You don't need to:

Write smart contracts
Deploy smart contracts
Understand Solidity (contract language)

You just: Send HTTP requests to our API. We handle the smart contracts.

How Resonance Works (Step by Step)

The Flow

1. User does something in your app
         ↓
2. Your app tells Resonance "give them RSNC"
         ↓
3. Resonance checks if user has a wallet
         ↓
4. If no wallet: Creates one automatically
   If has wallet: Uses existing
         ↓
5. Resonance sends RSNC to user's wallet
         ↓
6. Transaction recorded on blockchain
         ↓
7. User has RSNC! 🎉

Real Example: E-commerce Store

Scenario: Customer buys a $50 shirt

What happens:

Customer completes purchase in your Shopify store

Shopify sends webhook to your server

// Shopify says: "Order created!"
{
  customer: { email: "customer@example.com" },
  total_price: 50.00
}

Your server calculates reward
```
const rsncReward = 50; // 1 RSNC per $1
```

Your server calls Resonance

fetch('https://api.rsnc.network/resonance-api/manual-event', {
  method: 'POST',
  body: JSON.stringify({
    event: 'purchase_completed',
    email: 'customer@example.com',
    metadata: { order_value: 50 }
  })
});

Resonance processes:
- Checks if customer has wallet
- Creates wallet if needed
- Sends 50 RSNC to wallet
- Pays gas fees
- Records on blockchain
Customer sees:
- "You earned 50 RSNC!"
- Can spend at marketplace.resonance.xyz

Total time: 2-3 seconds
Customer effort: Zero
Your effort: One HTTP request

Key Technologies Explained

HTTP Requests

What: The way computers talk to each other over the internet.

Plain English: Like sending a text message, but between apps.

Example:

// Your app → Resonance
fetch('https://api.rsnc.network/...', {
  method: 'POST', // Type of message
  body: JSON.stringify({data}) // The message content
});

You already use these: Every time you load a website, post on social media, or send an email.

JSON

What: A way to format data so computers can read it.

Plain English: Like filling out a form with fields and values.

Example:

{
  "name": "John",
  "age": 30,
  "likes": ["pizza", "coding"]
}

Easy to read: Even non-programmers can understand it.

APIs

What: Application Programming Interface - a way for programs to talk to each other.

Plain English: Like a restaurant menu. You don't need to know how to cook. You just order from the menu, and the kitchen handles it.

Resonance API:

You: "Give this user 50 RSNC"
Resonance: "Done! Here's the transaction hash"

Webhooks

What: Automatic notifications when something happens.

Plain English:

You: "Hey Shopify, when someone buys something, tell me!"
Shopify: "OK! I'll send you a message every time"
(Later) Shopify: "Someone just bought a shirt!"

Use for:

E-commerce (Shopify, WooCommerce)
Forms (Typeform, Google Forms)
Payments (Stripe, PayPal)
Almost everything

Environment Variables

What: Secret values (like passwords) stored separately from your code.

Why: So you don't accidentally share secrets publicly.

Example:

# .env file (never commit to GitHub!)
API_KEY=secret_abc123
BRAND_ID=your_brand_id

// In code, use them like this
const apiKey = process.env.API_KEY;

Common Terms Glossary

Blockchain Terms

Term	Plain English	Example
Blockchain	Shared ledger	Like a shared Excel sheet everyone can see
Token	Digital coin	Like a Chuck E. Cheese token
Wallet	Token container	Like a digital wallet/purse
Transaction	Transfer	Moving tokens from A to B
Gas Fee	Transaction cost	Like a postage stamp
Smart Contract	Automatic program	Like a vending machine
Address	Wallet ID	Like an email address

Developer Terms

Term	Plain English	Example
API	Menu of actions	Restaurant menu
Endpoint	Specific URL	https://api.rsnc.network/manual-event
HTTP	Internet communication	Text messaging between apps
POST	Send data	Submitting a form
GET	Retrieve data	Loading a webpage
JSON	Data format	Form with fields and values
Webhook	Automatic notification	"Ping me when X happens"
Event	Something that happened	User signed up, bought item, etc.

Resonance-Specific Terms

Term	What It Means
RSNC	The token users earn (Resonance token)
Brand ID	Your unique identifier in Resonance system
Event Handler	The API that receives your events
Gas Relayer	The service that pays gas fees for you
Partner Portal	Your admin dashboard (partners.rsnc.network)
Perk	Things users can buy with RSNC

Architecture Overview (Simple)

The 3 Layers

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│     YOUR APP (Web, Mobile, Bot)     │ ← You control this
│   "User did something! Reward them" │
└──────────────┬──────────────────────┘
               │ HTTP Request
               ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│    RESONANCE WORKERS (Cloud)        │ ← We handle this
│   "OK! Creating wallet, sending RSNC"│
└──────────────┬──────────────────────┘
               │ Smart Contract Call
               ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│   BLOCKCHAIN (Soneium Mainnet)       │ ← Automatic
│  "Transaction recorded permanently"  │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

What Each Layer Does

Your App (Layer 1):

Detects user actions
Sends HTTP requests to Resonance
Shows rewards to users
You have full control here

Resonance Workers (Layer 2):

Receives your requests
Creates wallets automatically
Sends tokens to users
Pays gas fees
We handle this entirely

Blockchain (Layer 3):

Records transactions permanently
Ensures tokens can't be faked
Makes tokens work across apps
Happens automatically

What You Need to Know vs. What We Handle

✅ You Handle (Easy Stuff)

Decide what actions to reward
Send HTTP requests when actions happen
Show rewards to your users
Configure reward amounts

❌ We Handle (Hard Stuff)

Blockchain integration
Wallet creation
Gas fee payments
Smart contract deployment
Transaction management
Security
Scalability

Getting Started Checklist

Prerequisites (Do you have these?)

An application or website (or planning to build one)
Way to identify users (email, username, ID)
Way to detect user actions (events)
Basic programming knowledge (any language)

If you checked all boxes: You're ready! 🚀

What to Do Next

Step 1: Sign up at partners.rsnc.network

Get your Brand ID
Set up reward rules

Step 2: Choose your integration method:

Discord community? → Discord Bot
Telegram group? → Telegram Bot
Other platform? → Platform Developers

Step 3: Implement (follow the guide)

Usually takes 15-45 minutes
Copy-paste code examples
Test with a few users

Step 4: Launch!

Monitor analytics in Partner Portal
Adjust reward amounts as needed
Watch engagement increase 📈

Common Questions (Beginner-Friendly)

"I don't know blockchain - can I still use this?"

Yes! That's the whole point. You don't need to know blockchain. Just send HTTP requests.

Think of it like using email - you don't need to understand SMTP protocol to send emails.

"Do my users need crypto wallets?"

Nope! Resonance creates wallets automatically. Users just need an email address.

"Do I need to pay gas fees?"

Nope! We pay all gas fees. Your users never see or pay transaction costs.

"What programming language do I need?"

Any! If your language can make HTTP requests, it works. We have examples in JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Rust, Java, and C#.

"How long does integration take?"

15-45 minutes for most platforms. We have copy-paste code examples.

"What if I get stuck?"

Email support@rsnc.network - we'll help you!

Next Steps

Ready to integrate? Choose your platform:

🎮 Discord Bot - Reward Discord community members
📱 Telegram Bot - Reward Telegram group members
🛠️ Platform Developers - Any HTTP-capable platform

Or learn more:

You got this! 🚀

The Big Picture​

What is Resonance?​

Why Would I Use This?​

Core Concepts (Plain English)​

1. RSNC Tokens​

2. Blockchain​

3. Wallets​

4. Events​

5. Gas Fees​

6. Smart Contracts​

How Resonance Works (Step by Step)​

The Flow​

Real Example: E-commerce Store​

Key Technologies Explained​

HTTP Requests​

JSON​

APIs​

Webhooks​

Environment Variables​

Common Terms Glossary​

Blockchain Terms​

Developer Terms​

Resonance-Specific Terms​

Architecture Overview (Simple)​

The 3 Layers​

What Each Layer Does​

What You Need to Know vs. What We Handle​

✅ You Handle (Easy Stuff)​

❌ We Handle (Hard Stuff)​

Getting Started Checklist​

Prerequisites (Do you have these?)​

What to Do Next​

Common Questions (Beginner-Friendly)​

"I don't know blockchain - can I still use this?"​

"Do my users need crypto wallets?"​

"Do I need to pay gas fees?"​

"What programming language do I need?"​

"How long does integration take?"​

"What if I get stuck?"​

Next Steps​

The Big Picture

What is Resonance?

Why Would I Use This?

Core Concepts (Plain English)

1. RSNC Tokens

2. Blockchain

3. Wallets

4. Events

5. Gas Fees

6. Smart Contracts

How Resonance Works (Step by Step)

The Flow

Real Example: E-commerce Store

Key Technologies Explained

HTTP Requests

JSON

APIs

Webhooks

Environment Variables

Common Terms Glossary

Blockchain Terms

Developer Terms

Resonance-Specific Terms

Architecture Overview (Simple)

The 3 Layers

What Each Layer Does

What You Need to Know vs. What We Handle

✅ You Handle (Easy Stuff)

❌ We Handle (Hard Stuff)

Getting Started Checklist

Prerequisites (Do you have these?)

What to Do Next

Common Questions (Beginner-Friendly)

"I don't know blockchain - can I still use this?"

"Do my users need crypto wallets?"

"Do I need to pay gas fees?"

"What programming language do I need?"

"How long does integration take?"

"What if I get stuck?"

Next Steps