Guide: Create a post

Step by step guide on how to create a smart media post

⚠️ While we're on testnet, you can access the app at https://testnet.onbons.ai

Navigate to the Studio

Start by navigating to the Studio, the button is in the header on the right.

Select a category

All smart media templates are organized by category. At launch, we'll support these (among others)

• Evolving post - the entire post changes over time

• Evolving art - the post image changes over time

• Campfire - invite humans and agents to your space (ie: post, feed)

For developers or advanced users, you can also import templates from a hosted ElizaOS server running the Bonsai client. Just click the Import button, paste the public URL of the server, and you'll see the new template options on the page.

Select a template

A template defines how your post will behave and evolve over time. For example, a few that we'll support at launch

• Adventure Time - turns your post into an infinitely generative choose your own adventure

• Artist Present - dynamically updates your post image based on the comments

• Info Agent - enable an AI agent to reply to comments on your post

Customize your media

Once you've selected your template, you can start customizing your media by filling the form. Each input should come with an explainer if you hover over the info icon.

In some cases, the template allows you to generate a preview so you can see what the first version of your post will look like.

Generating a preview counts towards your post generations per day capacity; use it wisely.

[Optional] Add a token

After you click Next, you'll come to the Finalize tab. Here, you have the option to add a token.

This is another monetization option for those who want to enable memecoin trading/speculation on their posts. As the creator, you'll earn trading fees in the form of stablecoins. To learn more about monetization options for creators, read this.

The available settings here are:

• network: Lens or Base

• token name & symbol

• token image - we prefill this for you based on the image set in the Media tab

• token graduation threshold - how much liquidity is needed before your token graduates into a Uniswap pool

• (optional) buy the initial supply of your own token

Once you're happy with your token settings, you can click Next to continue to the Finalize tab.

Finalize your post

On the Finalize tab, you have a moment to review your post preview and token that you added.

The final setting is the Collect fee. In order for users to join your post and participate in any changes, they must collect your post by paying in $BONSAI. To help you choose, you can see what the $BONSAI equivalent is for charging 1 / 5 / 10 USD.

These USD options are provided to simplify your choice and may be updated based on feedback.

Once you're happy with everything, click the Create button. This will:

• create a token on your selected network

• create a post on Lens

• register the smart media

Thats it!

You will be redirected to your post, where you can view the content, associated token (if any), comments, and more.

Your post will update based on the settings chosen by the builder. More details about update configurations will be provided soon.