# Tipn Actions

## Overview

Normally, when a Tipn user likes a cast, the Tipn engine sends a USDC tip from the liker to the creator. Tipn Actions are a way to programmatically trigger onchain “actions” that augment the flow of value.

With Tipn Actions, tips are sent to an Action contract. The Action is invoked upon receiving the funds and can perform any onchain interaction. Example use cases include:

* Pooling funds into a prize 
* Minting an NFT to the tipper
* Swapping USDC for tokens

<figure><img src="/files/YnRIxVVuUaYLwrdeXt1Z" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example flow for a Tipn Action whereby tips sent in the /tipn channel are pooled</p></figcaption></figure>

## Creating a Tipn Action

Creating an Action consists of two steps

1. Implement an Action contract
2. List your Action in the Tipn app

A guide is provided for each below:

{% content-ref url="/pages/JoFjNGmUvUdddCYIfkiJ" %}
[Implement an Action](/docs/overview/implement-an-action.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/3CtVWRtPJjg6vTeAFH6y" %}
[List an Action](/docs/overview/list-an-action.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**Stuck somewhere?** React out to the [Tipn](https://farcaster.xyz/tipn) team on Farcaster for additional support.
{% endhint %}


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