Creator Economy Shifts to Direct Payments with Paperview and Arena
Creator Economy Shifts to Direct Payments with Paperview and Arena
馃挵 Creators Skip The Middleman
Two platforms are reshaping creator monetization through blockchain technology:
Paperview: A mini-app enabling creators to set prices for content and receive instant USDC payments when fans unlock posts
Arena App: Built on Avalanche, has processed millions in direct creator payments through built-in wallets, eliminating traditional brand deal dependencies
These platforms represent a shift toward direct creator-to-fan payments, removing traditional payment delays and intermediaries. Arena's success demonstrates growing adoption of onchain payment systems for content creators.
An onchain internet changes how creators get paid. @paperview_media is a mini app that lets you post what you want, set a price, and get paid in USDC when fans unlock it. A new way to earn from social, made simple.
Base Creative Team Shares Behind-the-Scenes Process
Base's @Creative0ffice team has provided an inside look at their creative process for Stage 1 Decentralization. The team is taking an innovative approach by: - Building their creative work in public - Tokenizing their design process and outputs - Documenting the handmade creative elements This transparent approach marks a shift in how blockchain projects handle creative development, allowing community members to witness and participate in the evolution of the platform's visual identity. *Follow their journey:* [@Creative0ffice](https://twitter.com/Creative0ffice)
Factcheck.fun Launches to Combat Online Misinformation Using Blockchain
A new blockchain-based platform @factcheckdotfun aims to tackle online misinformation through market incentives. Key features: - Users can challenge questionable headlines - Markets open for fact verification - Rewards distributed for accurate fact-checking - Currently available only outside US The platform emerges amid growing concerns about AI-generated disinformation, with blockchain technology offering a potential solution for content verification. *Note: This initiative aligns with recent industry discussions about blockchain's role in combating false information online.*
Coinbase Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans Nationwide
Coinbase has expanded its Bitcoin-backed loan service across the United States (excluding New York). Key features: - Users can borrow USDC using Bitcoin as collateral - Service built on Base, powered by Morpho Labs - Loan process takes under one minute through Coinbase app This marks a significant step in making decentralized lending accessible to mainstream users. The service allows Bitcoin holders to access liquidity without selling their assets. Learn more: [Coinbase Blog](https://www.coinbase.com/blog/now-get-a-USDC-loan-without-selling-your-bitcoin)
Base Achieves Stage 1 Decentralization & NYC Events
Base has reached a significant milestone in its decentralization journey by implementing two key features: - Launching permissionless fault proofs - Establishing a security council for contract upgrade process **Upcoming NYC Events:** - BuildHer Brunch: May 2nd, 8am [Register](https://lu.ma/mww8ckn3) - Base Golden Hour: May 2nd, 5pm [Register](https://lu.ma/qmfwkse3) - FarCon: All weekend long Learn more about Base's decentralization progress in their [official announcement](https://base.mirror.xyz/tWDMlGp48fF0MeADcLQruUBq1Qxkou4O5x3ax8Rm3jA)