Question 1

What is Surf

Accepted Answer

Surf is the crypto native AI platform . Whether you want answers, want to build, or want to plug crypto data into your own AI agent — Surf is the layer underneath. Surf is built on one deep crypto data stack — covering 40+ chains, real time prices, social sentiment, prediction markets, technical indicators, on chain forensics, and VC activity — and gives you three ways to put that data to work: Surf Chat — Ask questions, get instant answers or deep research reports Surf Studio — Vibe code working crypto websites and dashboards from natural language, no code required Surf Skill — Plug Surf's data directly into Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other AI coding agents So you don't have to open 10 different tabs and tools every time the market moves.

Question 2

Where can I use Surf?

Accepted Answer

Surf is available on web and mobile — download free on iOS and Android, or use the Web App. Web App — Best on desktop. Open Web App iOS App — App Store Android App — Google Play

Question 3

Surf AI, asksurf.ai and @SurfAI — what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

You may see "Surf AI", asksurf.ai , and @SurfAI in different places. Here's how they relate: Surf AI — our brand and product name. asksurf.ai — our official website and web app: asksurf.ai. @SurfAI — our official social media account on X . Live product updates, new partnerships, campaign launches, Studio Build of the Day, and anything happening right now goes here first. If something isn't covered in this FAQ, check Twitter — it's our most up to date public source. Follow on X : @SurfAI

Question 4

What can Surf Chat do for me?

Accepted Answer

Ask Surf Chat anything about crypto. Where it really shines: Market Analysis & Trading Insights — Decode short term price action of BTC, ETH, and trending alts by blending real time on chain data, social sentiment, and derivatives metrics to help you capture alpha. DeFi Protocol Research — Analyze TVL flows, annualized yields, and potential airdrop thresholds for protocols like Uniswap, Aave, LRT, Restaking, and more. On chain Intelligence Scanning — Track "smart money" addresses, whale inflows and outflows, new contract deployments, and potential rug pull risks. Cross chain Ecosystem Tracking — Monitor hotspots across Solana, Base, ETH L2s, TON, BNB Chain, while following narratives like AI agents, memes, gaming, and DePIN. Research Report Digest — Break down whitepapers, airdrop rules, and tokenomics into concise summaries, highlighting key timelines. Macro Environment Analysis — Map the correlations between Fed policies, ETF flows, stablecoin mint/burn activities, and crypto market trends.

Question 5

What's powering Surf Chat under the hood

Accepted Answer

Surf Chat draws on Surf's unified crypto data layer — the same one that powers Surf Studio and Surf Skill. Five big categories: Markets & Derivatives — Real time prices, 200+ indicators, futures, options, ETFs, liquidations, fear & greed On chain Coverage — 40+ blockchains, wallet behavior, token holders & flows, whale movements, smart money tracking, contract deployments Social Signal — Real time sentiment from 100k+ crypto KOLs, mindshare and narrative shifts Prediction Markets — Polymarket + Kalshi: live odds, open interest, smart money positions Research & Web — AI curated news, deep web search (200+ sites per Deep Research query), DeFi project metrics, VC fund portfolios, tokenomics

Question 6

What are the interaction modes?

Accepted Answer

Surf Chat has two modes — pick the one that fits your task. | Mode | When to use | What you get | | | | | | Instant (formerly Ask) | Quick checks, prices, news, info you mostly already know | Direct answer in real time, no deep search — fastest | | Deep Research | Analysis, judgment, complex or contentious questions, latest info | Multi round search across on chain, social, technicals, and web → structured report with charts and a visible reasoning trail | Rule of thumb: Need it fast → Instant. Need it thorough → Deep Research.

Question 7

Cryptopedia

Accepted Answer

Cryptopedia is Surf's structured project intelligence hub. Each project page gives you a unified view across the full lifecycle (pre TGE to post listing) — overview, token info, fundraising history, market context, mindshare metrics, and relevant discussions — in a consistent format that makes projects easy to compare.

Question 8

Pulse (News + Feed)

Accepted Answer

Pulse is Surf's AI powered news product, surfacing high signal market updates in real time so you stay ahead of fast moving narratives — even when you're not actively asking. News — Curated updates and in depth analysis around major market events. Feed — A real time stream of critical events: mainnet updates, product launches, campaigns, TGEs, and fundraising.

Question 9

What is Surf Studio?

Accepted Answer

Surf Studio is a crypto native vibe coding platform . Describe what you want in plain language, and Surf builds you a working crypto website — dashboards, trading terminals, portfolio analyzers, on chain trackers, prediction market boards — and deploys it live to your own .surf.computer URL. Every Studio site is backed by Surf's full crypto data stack: 40+ chains of on chain data, real time prices, social sentiment, prediction markets, VC fund data, and more.

Question 10

What is Studio Gallery?

Accepted Answer

Gallery is the community showcase inside Studio. Publishing your site makes it live at a .surf.computer URL; sharing it to Gallery is a separate step that puts it in the community feed, where other builders can discover and fork it. Browse the Gallery for inspiration — fork any site to remix it into your own.

Question 11

Who can use Studio, and how do credits work?

Accepted Answer

Studio is currently included with Max plans. Building in Studio — each AI iteration, data call, and database operation — consumes credits, which refresh monthly with your Max subscription. See §5.3 Max Plans for per tier credit allocations. Access will gradually open to other tiers over time, and we also run credit giveaway campaigns on X — follow @SurfAI for both.

Question 12

What is Surf Skill?

Accepted Answer

Surf Skill lets your AI coding agent (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and any agent that supports the skills protocol) call Surf's crypto data directly — the same data layer that powers Surf Chat and Surf Studio. No API key required to start — you get free credits daily. Install: bash npx skills add asksurf ai/surf skills skill surf Full documentation, install guide, and data reference: agents.asksurf.ai/docs

Question 13

Plans overview

Accepted Answer

Surf has two paid tiers: Pro and Max (with seven Max sub tiers). Plus has been discontinued as of 2026 04 01. Existing Plus subscribers can keep their subscription as long as they don't cancel; Plus is no longer available for new users. We encourage Plus users to move up to Pro or Max for the full Surf 2.0 experience.

Question 14

Pro Plan

Accepted Answer

Monthly : $49/month Annual : $348/year Includes Instant : Unlimited fast Q&A Deep Research : 100 deep analyses every two weeks Full access to Cryptopedia, Pulse, and all Chat features

Question 15

Max Plans

Accepted Answer

Max unlocks Surf Studio. There are seven tiers, all with unlimited Instant and (from Max 4 up) unlimited Deep Research . Pick the tier that matches how much you want to build. | Plan | Monthly | Annual | Studio Credits / month | NFT | | | | | | | | Max 1 | $100/mo | $1,000/yr (≈$83/mo) | 3,000 | 2× Surf Elite | | Max 2 | $200/mo | $2,000/yr (≈$167/mo) | 6,000 | 2× Surf Elite | | Max 3 | $300/mo | $3,000/yr (≈$250/mo) | 9,000 | 2× Surf Elite | | Max 4 ⭐ | $400/mo | $4,000/yr (≈$333/mo) | 12,000 | 1× Surf Genesis | | Max 5 | $600/mo | $6,000/yr (≈$500/mo) | 18,000 | 1× Surf Genesis | | Max 6 | $800/mo | $8,000/yr (≈$667/mo) | 24,000 | 1× Surf Genesis | | Max 7 ⭐ | $1,000/mo | $10,000/yr (≈$833/mo) | 30,000 | 2× Surf Genesis | ⭐ Max 4 is the recommended main tier. Max 7 includes a doubled NFT bonus. Ask / Research limits Max 1 to Max 3: Unlimited Instant + 100 Deep Research per two weeks (overage deducts Studio credits) Max 4 to Max 7: Unlimited Instant + Unlimited Deep Research For limited time launch bonuses and credit giveaways, follow @SurfAI.

Question 16

How do annual plans work?

Accepted Answer

Annual = monthly × 10 — you save 2 months. Pay with Stripe (monthly or annual) or Crypto (annual only). Annual plans include the NFT; monthly plans don't.

Question 17

Upgrading or switching plans

Accepted Answer

Upgrades take effect immediately (prorated). Downgrades apply at the next billing cycle.

Question 18

Does Surf Chat support image upload?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can upload screenshots of K line charts, tweets, project websites, or whitepapers directly into the chat. Surf reads the image (chart trends, text in screenshots) and combines it with its real time market data when answering.

Question 19

What languages does Surf support?

Accepted Answer

Surf works in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese — ask in your language, get answers in your language.

Question 20

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can cancel anytime from your account settings. Your plan stays active until the end of the current billing cycle, and downgrades take effect at the next cycle.

Question 21

Does Surf have a token?

Accepted Answer

No. Surf currently has no token launch plans. Updates will be announced on @SurfAI if anything changes.

Question 22

How do I get an API key?

Accepted Answer

API keys are currently only for Surf Skill — separate from your Chat or Studio subscription, with its own billing. Sign up and create your key at agents.asksurf.ai.

Answers about Surf, in one place

Surf General

Surf Chat

Surf Studio

Surf Skill

Subscription

Frequently Asked Questions

Surf General

1.1What is Surf

1.2Where can I use Surf?

1.3Surf AI, asksurf.ai and @SurfAI — what's the difference?

Surf Chat

2.1What can Surf Chat do for me?

2.2What's powering Surf Chat under the hood

2.3What are the interaction modes?

2.4Cryptopedia

2.5Pulse (News + Feed)

Surf Studio

3.1What is Surf Studio?

3.2What is Studio Gallery?

3.3Who can use Studio, and how do credits work?

Surf Skill

4.1What is Surf Skill?

Subscription

5.1Plans overview

5.2Pro Plan

5.3Max Plans

5.4How do annual plans work?

5.5Upgrading or switching plans

Frequently Asked Questions

6.1Does Surf Chat support image upload?

6.2What languages does Surf support?

6.3Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

6.4Does Surf have a token?

6.5How do I get an API key?