The creator economy: How we arrived there and why we need its Web3 upgrade

The creator economy: How we arrived there and why we need its Web3 upgrade

The past, present and future of the creator economy: Looking back at the past is a great way to get real insights into what is happening today and why exactly in that way. Does the term “creator economy” make you think of some idealistic environment where creativity, authenticity and passion are key values? Where true Michelangelos and da Vincis drive progress through their talents without struggling for food and proving themselves all their lives to get a chance to be recognized posthumously? If so, I’m with you.Though creativity has existed as long as humanity, we started to discuss it....


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Self-sovereignty in the creator economy and Web3 — Is there room for both?

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Ready Games will help developers upgrade their games to Web3

The company will release tools to swiftly upgrade mobile Web2 games in compliance with Apple and Google app store rules. Ready Games, provider of developer and creator tools for the Web3 community, will launch a new ecosystem with the goal of incentivizing Web2 game creators to explore and switch to Web3 with minimal development time and cost while distributing games “as normal” through traditional app stores. On Friday, the company announced the launch of the ecosystem that will include the utility token AURA and a set of developer tools, specifically aimed at bringing mobile Web2 games....

How Crypto Can Impact The Creator Economy

If you are a creator who is operating online, you’re likely stymied by many challenges that are part of the creator ‘framework’ that exists today. Meanwhile, the audience of content consumers seems to be ever-growing, and the ‘creator economy’ has become ever-present. Emerging platforms, such as Substack or Patreon, have laid a foundation for creator-first […]

Metaverse sneak peek: Project aims to build a creator-focused economy through...

Cointelegraph explored Web3 creator economy protocol DEIP’s metaverse in an online event last week. A metaverse project that would provide a digital hub for creators gave the community an opportunity to travel within its metaverse city and explore an early version of the vision that it aims to achieve.Last week, Web3 creator economy protocol DEIP launched an event within its metaverse. With DEIP CEO and co-founder Alex Shkor acting as a virtual tour guide welcoming participants with a speech, Cointelegraph explored the city while listening to the guide. Exploring the DEIP metaverse city.In....