Frequently Asked Questions
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Everything you need to know about splitting expenses, crypto settlements, and how deves.me keeps your data safe.
Getting Started
What is deves.me?
deves.me is a free expense splitting app — like Splitwise — that lets you track shared expenses with friends and settle debts easily. You can mark debts as paid manually (cash, bank transfer, etc.), or optionally settle with USDC (a digital dollar — see Crypto Settlements below) on the Base blockchain network.
Is deves.me free?
Yes, completely free. There are no premium tiers, no ads, and no hidden costs. The service is 100% free for all users.
How do I create an account?
Click "Sign In" on the homepage. You can sign in with Google, Apple, or email. An account is created automatically on your first sign-in.
Do I need a crypto wallet to use deves.me?
No. A crypto wallet is completely optional and only needed if you want to send or receive crypto settlements. You can use deves.me for all expense tracking and manual settlements without ever connecting a wallet.
Can I use deves.me without crypto at all?
Absolutely. Crypto settlements are completely optional. You can use deves.me exactly like Splitwise — create groups, add expenses, and mark debts as paid with cash, bank transfer, or however you like. You never have to touch crypto unless you want to.
Expenses & Groups
How do I split an expense?
Create a group, add members (by email or wallet address), then add expenses. You can split costs equally, by percentage, by shares, or by exact amounts. deves.me calculates who owes whom automatically.
Can I invite people who don't have an account yet?
Yes. When you invite someone by email, a placeholder account is created for them. When they sign up with that email, they automatically get access to the group and all expenses they were included in.
Can I import expenses from Splitwise?
Yes. You can export your Splitwise data as CSV and import it into deves.me using the bulk CSV import feature. The format is Splitwise-compatible.
What currencies are supported?
Expense tracking supports any currency you type in. For crypto settlements, we currently use USDC (a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar) on the Base network.
Sign-In & Authentication
What sign-in methods are available?
Email with password, Google, and Apple. Authentication is handled by Supabase Auth, separate from any wallet connection.
Do I need a crypto wallet?
No. A crypto wallet is only needed if you want to use crypto settlements (paying debts with USDC). You can use deves.me fully without one — just track expenses and settle manually.
Can I export my wallet's private key?
If you connected an external wallet (like MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet), your private key is already managed by that wallet app. deves.me never has access to your private keys.
Crypto Settlements
What are crypto settlements?
Instead of marking a debt as manually paid (e.g., cash or bank transfer), you can send USDC — a digital dollar (1 USDC is always worth $1) — directly on the Base blockchain network. Our server automatically checks the payment on the blockchain, so the recipient doesn't need to manually confirm they received it.
Do I need to enable crypto settlements?
Yes. Crypto settlements are opt-in. Go to Settings > Profile and toggle "Accept Crypto Settlements", or use the Wallet page prompt. This ensures you only receive crypto if you want to.
What is USDC?
USDC is a digital dollar — a type of cryptocurrency called a stablecoin, issued by a company called Circle. Each USDC is always worth $1 USD. Unlike Bitcoin, whose price goes up and down wildly, USDC maintains a stable value. It works on several blockchain networks, including Base (the one deves.me uses).
What is the Base network?
Base is a blockchain network built by Coinbase (the well-known crypto exchange). It's connected to Ethereum but much faster (about 2 seconds per transaction) and cheaper. deves.me currently uses Base Sepolia, which is a test version of Base — tokens there have no real monetary value.
Someone sent me USDC — what do I do?
Nothing! If a friend settled a debt with you using USDC, it was automatically verified and confirmed. The USDC is now in your connected wallet. You can see it on your Wallet page in the dashboard. Right now we're on a test network, so the tokens don't have real value — but when we move to the real network, these will be real digital dollars.
Are crypto settlements using real money?
Not currently. We're on Base Sepolia (testnet), where USDC tokens have no real monetary value. When we migrate to Base mainnet, settlements will use real USDC worth real dollars. We'll clearly communicate this transition.
How is a crypto settlement verified?
When you send USDC, a unique transaction ID is recorded. Our server then checks the blockchain directly to verify that the payment was sent by you, received by the right person, for the correct amount, and that it completed successfully. Only then is the settlement marked as confirmed. This means nobody can fake a payment.
What wallet types are supported?
Standard Ethereum wallets (EOA) like MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, and any WalletConnect-compatible wallet. Connect your wallet on the Wallet page to enable crypto settlements.
Privacy & Security
Does deves.me store my private keys?
No, never. Your wallet's private keys are managed entirely by your wallet app (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.). deves.me only stores your public wallet address when you connect a wallet.
What data does deves.me collect?
We store your wallet address, optional display name and email, group and expense data, and settlement records. We collect anonymous analytics (PostHog) and error logs (Axiom). We never collect financial account details, location data, or contacts.
What happens if deves.me shuts down?
Your wallet and any funds in it exist independently of deves.me — they live on the blockchain, not on our servers. You can export your private key and use your wallet from any other app. Any USDC settlements you made are permanent records on the blockchain, viewable on Basescan (a public blockchain explorer) forever.
Can I delete my data?
Yes. You can delete individual groups and expenses through the app. For complete account deletion, contact privacy@deves.me and we'll remove all your data within 30 days.
Platform & Mobile
Is there a mobile app?
Yes. deves.me has native iOS and Android apps built with React Native (Expo). The mobile app supports all core features: groups, expenses, settlements, and notifications. Crypto settlements are currently web-only.
Do web and mobile sync automatically?
Yes. Both platforms use the same Supabase database, so all your groups, expenses, and settlements sync automatically. Sign in with the same account on both platforms.
Will crypto settlements come to mobile?
Yes, it's planned. We'll add React Native crypto support using Reown's AppKit React Native SDK in a future update.