Maybe you’ve just heard about Grass from a friend, or you’re trying to send Grass referrals to your network and getting skeptical responses in return. That’s understandable. Grass sounds unfamiliar because it breaks from the usual model where companies profit and users get nothing, and when someone says “You can earn rewards just by downloading a free app,” it can sound too good to be true.
People want to know: Is Grass legit? What’s the catch?
Here’s the thing: Grass is actually really straightforward. This article gives you the no-nonsense, dead-simple info you need to understand Grass and help your friends earn rewards.
What Grass Actually Does – Simple and Clear
One reason Grass may seem confusing on the surface is that not many other organizations are doing what Grass does. Once you understand the basic idea of Grass, however, you’ll see that it’s actually incredibly simple.
So, what is Grass? Think of your internet connection as a highway with multiple lanes. Most of the time, you’re only using one or two lanes while the rest sit empty. Grass uses those empty lanes (known as your unused bandwidth) to help companies access public websites.
Many companies need to access public web data from different locations to do things like check how prices appear in a specific region or verify ads in a local market. Traditionally, they’ve done this by using something called “proxy networks.” This basically means they use other people’s internet connections to browse the web from different places without the user’s consent or knowledge.
Grass flips that model by giving users the choice to share their unused internet in exchange for rewards.
When you sign up for Grass, the app will run in the background of your computer or phone, allowing these verified institutions to route their web requests through your connection. They’re just accessing public websites, not your personal files for browsing history.
In return, you earn Grass Points. It’s really that simple.
How Grass Keeps Your Data Safe and Private
Let’s be crystal clear about Grass privacy. Grass cannot see or access your browsing history, personal files, or private data. Full stop.
When Grass runs on your computer, it only uses your unused internet connection to route web requests to public websites. It’s like letting someone use your private road to get to the main street, but they never enter your house or see what’s inside.
Grass takes data protection seriously. Grass is a member of the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO) and works with independent security auditors, like AppEsteem, to monitor risks and uphold high protection standards.
For more about how we approach safety and privacy, check out our full privacy policy.
Just to reiterate, when you download Grass, your private information, including your browsing history, passwords, and files, stays completely private. Grass only knows your email, username, public wallet address, and IP address, which is the minimum info needed to run the network and send you rewards.
Tips for Explaining Grass to Skeptical Friends
When you refer Grass to friends, family, and others in your network, you’re likely to get the same questions over and over. That’s normal. People are naturally cautious about downloading new apps, especially ones that run in the background on their computers.
The key is to equip yourself with simple, honest answers to the most common questions you’ll hear.
“Will it slow down my internet?”
Grass only uses the internet (bandwidth) you’re not already using. It’s designed never to interfere with your normal internet activities. If you’re using a lot of internet to stream, game, or join a video call, Grass will automatically throttle back, so you’ll never notice any slowdown. You can even send your friends our Grass terms glossary to help them understand the technology lingo a little better.
How to answer: “No, Grass won’t slow down your internet. If you need a lot of internet for something, Grass automatically gets out of the way.”
“Is it safe to install?”
Yes. Grass works with major antivirus companies to make its software as safe as possible. The network is designed with multiple layers of protection to prevent any misuse. Even now, it’s running safely on millions of devices.
How to answer: “Grass is designed from the ground up to be secure and is working with some of the largest antivirus companies around to keep its network safe.”
“What’s in it for me?”
Many apps and large corporations already quietly use your extra internet without giving you anything in return. Grass doesn’t work this way. Grass is completely transparent and rewards you for sharing your unused internet and for participating in the Grass Referral Program.
In exchange for giving Grass your extra internet, you earn Grass Points. In the future, these points can be converted into Grass Tokens, which give you an ownership stake in the entire Grass network.
But joining Grass is about more than rewards. You’re also helping to create a more transparent and freer internet.
How to answer: “Grass gives you real rewards when you share your unused internet. Over time, you can earn Grass Tokens and a piece of the network itself.”
Clearing Up Doubts: Why Grass Is Safe and Easy
You’ve made it to the end of the article, which means you now have everything you need to confidently explain Grass to anyone who asks. The skepticism you might receive is understandable, but the facts are straightforward.
- Grass uses the extra internet you’re already paying for but not using.
- Grass doesn’t have access to your private data or browsing history.
- Grass rewards you for contributing to a fairer internet.
So, is Grass legit? Absolutely. Grass has over three million users and has proven itself as a safe and reliable network. In fact, the beauty of Grass is its simplicity. All you have to do is download the app, create an account, and let it run in the background (where it will never slow down your internet). You’ll get straightforward rewards for sharing a resource you weren’t using anyway.
Ready to turn your unused internet into rewards?
Get Grass today.
