Feature Request: Decentralized Creator Revenue Model #52
Description
Description
The FAIR³ Manifesto highlights the issue of creators losing income to centralized platforms and middlemen. To address this, a decentralized revenue model should be explored—one that allows creators to earn directly from their audience without platform fees or algorithmic suppression.
Proposed Solution
Implement a Web3-based micro-transaction system that:
- Uses smart contracts to ensure automatic and fair distribution of funds to creators.
- Supports crypto and fiat payments to maximize accessibility.
- Allows creators to define their own monetization rules, such as pay-per-view, tipping, or subscriptions without intermediaries.
Why This Matters
- Eliminates unfair platform cuts (e.g., YouTube’s 45% revenue share).
- Empowers niche creators whose content might not align with mainstream algorithms.
- Creates a sustainable funding model for independent artists, writers, and educators.
Potential Technologies
- Ethereum/Polygon smart contracts for transparent royalty distribution.
- IPFS or Arweave for decentralized content storage.
- Lens Protocol/Farcaster integration for social discovery.
Additional Context
This aligns with FAIR³’s mission of rewriting the rules of creation, ensuring that creators retain ownership and receive fair compensation for their work. Would love to hear thoughts on feasibility and next steps!
Related Links
- Mirror.xyz - Example of decentralized publishing
- Superfluid Finance - Real-time crypto streaming payments