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Monetization

HELIX gives creators real ways to earn from their work through LIX, the platform's currency. Players buy LIX and spend it in your worlds -- and you can cash out your earnings for real money.

What Is LIX?​

LIX is the universal currency across all of HELIX. Think of it like Robux -- players purchase LIX with real money, then spend it on packages, in-world items, game passes, and more. As a creator, the LIX you earn flows directly into your creator balance.

Setting Up Monetization​

To start earning, you need to:

  1. Enable monetization in your world settings through the HELIX Hub.
  2. Set up a creator payout account -- link your payment details so you can withdraw earnings.
  3. Define your offerings -- decide what you're selling and at what price.

What Can You Sell?​

There are several ways to monetize your world:

  • Vault packages -- Sell scripts, assets, game modes, or UI kits on the Vault. Set a LIX price and earn from every purchase.
  • In-world purchases -- Sell items, abilities, cosmetics, or access passes directly inside your world. Players can buy things through in-game UI you build.
  • Game passes -- Offer one-time purchases that unlock premium features or VIP access.
  • Subscriptions -- Set up recurring LIX charges for ongoing perks.

Pricing Your Content​

When setting prices, keep in mind:

  • Know your audience. Casual worlds with younger players do better with lower price points and high volume.
  • Offer value. Players are happy to spend when they feel they're getting something meaningful.
  • Use tiered pricing. Give players options -- a basic tier and a premium tier work well together.
  • Don't lock core gameplay behind paywalls. Players leave worlds that feel pay-to-win. Monetize cosmetics, convenience, and extras instead.

Creator Payouts​

The LIX you earn can be converted to real money. Here's the flow:

  1. Players spend LIX in your world or on your Vault packages.
  2. Your creator balance increases.
  3. Once you hit the minimum payout threshold, you can request a withdrawal.
  4. Funds are transferred to your linked payment account.

HELIX takes a platform fee on transactions (displayed transparently in the Hub), and the rest is yours. Payout schedules and minimums are detailed in your creator dashboard.

Best Practices​

  • Be transparent. Show players what they're buying before they spend LIX.
  • Test your pricing. Start with moderate prices and adjust based on conversion data in your analytics.
  • Reward engagement. Give free players a taste of premium content so they're motivated to buy.
  • Keep it fair. Worlds that balance free and paid content build bigger, more loyal communities.