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Last Chance to Win 250k Buzz! Custom Flux Checkpoints Now Live, BuyBuzz.io Launched, Become a Civitai Templar, and More...
Greetings, Civitans! Welcome to Civitai Biweekly, your essential guide to all recent developments and updates within Civitai.
This week, we’ll cover some extremely exciting new Civitai & Generative AI developments, including…
Vidu’s Q1 Video Contest Update! 🍿
New Buzz Purchase Option - BuyBuzz.io! ⚡
Coinbase Crypto Integration! 🪙
Custom Flux Checkpoint Generation Online! 🖌️
Knights of New Order Image Rating Game Launched! 🛡️
…and more!
Civitai Developments
1️⃣ Vidu x Civitai! New Model and Contest - Last Chance to Enter!
We’ve partnered with Vidu to bring their stunning AI video model, Q1, to the site - and we’re celebrating with a massive contest! Entries to the first categories have closed, but there’s still time to submit to the 60-second category!
Prizes include; 250,000 Buzz, Vidu Credits, and Premium Memberships. If you’ve held off on previous video contests - this is the one to join. More details below!
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2️⃣ We’ve Launched BuyBuzz.io!
We’ve launched BuyBuzz.io, a new way to purchase Buzz using PayPal! Buzz Gift Cards can be redeemed on Civitai.com for Buzz, making it easier than ever to top up your Buzz-balance without needing a credit card or crypto.
We’ve put together a step-by-step guide to walk you through the process!
3️⃣ Coinbase Integration for Crypto Buzz Purchases!
We’re excited to share that we’ve transitioned to a full Coinbase integration for crypto-based Buzz purchases. This upgrade significantly streamlines the crypto payment process, especially for first-time users. You can now buy Buzz using your Coinbase account or a wide range of supported wallets - all with a smoother, more beginner-friendly checkout experience!
4️⃣ Custom Flux Checkpoints - Now Available for Generation!
The on-site Generator now supports Custom Flux.1 D fine-tuned checkpoints! If you bid a compatible Flux.1 D checkpoint into a winning generation slot via the Auction system, you’ll be able to generate with it directly on-site - just like any other model.
This opens the door to exciting new content possibilities and gives creators even more flexibility to create!
5️⃣ Join the Knights of New Order - Image Rating Minigame
We’re excited to launch Knights of New Order, an expanded and refined version of our original Rating Game. This new system empowers users to help uphold Civitai’s community standards by reviewing and rating images, while earning rewards and progressing through a structured rank system. As a participant, you’ll not only contribute to the integrity of the platform but also be recognized for your accuracy, consistency, and service with Yellow Buzz ⚡ and exclusive cosmetics! Check out the Guide, or jump right in! |  |
Civitai Contests
Vidu x Civitai Q1ntessential Video Contest!
We’ve teamed up with Vidu to celebrate their stunning new model, Q1 - delivering crystal-clear visuals, smooth motion, and proper cinematic quality. To mark the launch, our Vidu x Civitai Q1ntessential Video Contest is live NOW. The first submission categories closed on June 3rd, but the the final category is open for entries until June 10th! Submit a full 60+ second film and you could win up to 250,000 Buzz, Vidu credits, premium memberships, and exclusive animated badges. Ready to create? Check out the rules! |  |
Civitai Education
New & Updated Guides!
Buying Buzz from BuyBuzz.io!
You can now buy Buzz ⚡using PayPal & Venmo!
We’ve launched a flexible new way to purchase Buzz through BuyBuzz.io. Gift cards are available in $10, $25, and $50 amounts (10,000, 25,000, and 50,000 Buzz), and can be redeemed instantly.
The process is fast, fully digital, and supports PayPal & Venmo.
After purchase, you’ll immediately receive a gift card code which can be redeemed on the Buzz Dashboard or gifted to another user. It never expires and can be stacked with other codes!
Read our full step-by-step guide to learn how it works!
Civitai’s Guide to Buying Buzz with Crypto!
Crypto for Buzz purchases is here, and it’s easier than you’d think to get started! We’ve now integrated Coinbase to make it even easier, and produced an updated comprehensive guide to walk you through the whole process!
Check out the Guide now!
Whether you're just beginning your Generative AI journey or you're already a seasoned pro, the Civitai Education Hub is your go-to destination for top-tier educational content - https://education.civitai.com
Resource Showcase
Fluxmania Legacy - Flux Checkpoint
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Creator Adel AI brings us Fluxmania Legacy, the final chapter in the Fluxmania series, offering a powerful upgrade for both photorealistic and artistic generations - a true evolution beyond stock Flux, and now available in the on-site Generator!
Pixel Art Style - Illustrious LoRA
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Creator Skormino dropped a beautiful PixelArt LoRA for Illustrious, trained on 281 images, delivering stunning retro-inspired visuals with crisp detail and vibrant charm.
Civitai in StatsCivitai stats covering the previous two weeks! |  |
New Users: 186 thousand
New Creators: 10 thousand
New Resources Published: 14.3 thousand
Resourced Downloaded: 18 million
Images Generated: 25 million
LoRAs Trained: 33 thousand
Support Tickets Resolved: 2780
You may not be aware that Civitai is an Open-Source project, and you can - should you wish - review all of our 16,000+ commits on the Civitai Github!
For a more condensed and curated view, check out our Updates Feed!
Updated regularly throughout the month with the most relevant major and minor changes, incidents, and news, it’s the perfect way to stay informed on all the important updates and improvements happening week by week.
Thanks for sticking with us all the way to the end! Here’s your well-earned Newsletter Buzz ⚡(Yellow Buzz, too!) - consider it a ‘thank you’ for being a valued, informed, member of the Civitai community!