People have executed it already. 
 Many YouTube alternative came into picture. I am aware of 2 which were on the model you described.  
  
 If I am not wrong one was 'Nebula' supported by Thomas Frank, matt d evela, etc 
 And another one was supported was supported by Pewdiepie. 
  
 Netiher of the two gave any competition to youtube. And ultimately run on small scale. Most likely low profits.

Thanks, did not know this. Any social network has network effect at the centre of adoption and retention. So I have been a bit skeptical of it too - wondering if there are alternate models to still get the core engagement going.

Growth Manager

Software Developer

What if there were a social media platform that had only paid users and part of the payment would go to creators based on performance metrics? Would the quality of the platform be different? What a...

What if there were a social media platform that had only paid users and part of the payment would go to creators based on performance metrics? Would the quality of the platform be different? What about scale? Can it be built profitably? Wondering about the threads vs Twitter debate and what can be a differentiator in this space.

Thought experiment: Social media

Thought experiment: Social media- Grapevine

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tldr: Been working on Exponent, a stock exchange app of creators, on the side for sometime, and launched yesterday! Would love to get your opinions, thoughts and feedback, ama!


Exponent is a stock exchange platform of creators where creators can raise capital from their followers in exchange for tradable digital assets/shares. Works like a typical stock market, IPOs and trading.

Mission is to enable creators (selectively) to leverage their follower base and raise capital for their brands/ventures/big budget long term projects.

We launched with the fantasy app yesterday. Based on feedback in the private beta, realised that a fantasy app will help people understand this new asset class and overall concept without hesitation of putting real money into this platform. Will be launching the real money app soon!

You can check out the application, subscribe to the first creator IPO (IPO closes in 15 days) and also suggest creators that you'd like to see on Exponent.

Cheers! ♥️

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Meta launched threads, is this now Musk vs Zuck. zuCk vs Apple already there. Would threads be hit or miss?

Throw your opinions in this "thread"🤓

Threads in the town👀

Frontend Engineer

Considering Edtech, Fintech, E-commerce is done

What is the next big thing in India?

Amazing UX, thoughtfully crafted UI...much better than Twitter. 

Overall from a product standpoint, I like the ecosystem angle that Meta is creating for the social media space (like how Apple built its ecosystem).

If the content is unlike Instagram now, I think it's a great strategic move by Zuck, especially when there's so much restructuring going on at Twitter.

What are your initial thoughts?

Threads Initial Thoughts

Just wondering what is the monetisation plan of Grapevine? Will it charge user like X? Or it will go ad way like Meta? Or sell data on salary etc ? Any thoughts?

Monetization Plan of Grapevine

Product Owner

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If you wouldn’t pay $8/month to use Twitter why are you spending any time on Twitter now?

I think it's alright if we have to pay to use social platforms

Do you guys feel that all these years of hardwork, getting best education & hustle to get decent/top job is no way remunerative to what people on SM(insta/yt) influencers make by simply sharing their life/cooking videos/GRWM/nutritionists etc, which we audience consume mindlessly.

Does this change in career mindset going to make children opt out of higher education? I see a lot of people below 18yrs to have below average scientific mind.

Ofcourse, there are people in the same age group doing amazing stuff, building startups etc but an average kid seems lost in the digital space.

Mid life crisis?

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Analyst

- Facebook is streamlining its monetization programs into a Facebook Content Monetization hub.
- This hub will reward creators for their Reels, longer videos, photos, and text posts.
- Creators have earned over $2 billion on Facebook this year, with payouts for Reels and other short videos growing over 80%.
- Despite this, Facebook's stats still lag behind YouTube, which paid creators $70 billion over the last three years.
- Facebook will invite 1 million creators already monetizing on the platform to join the beta for the Content Monetization hub.

Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/02/facebook-says-it-paid-content-creators-2b-this-year/)

Facebook Consolidates Monetization Programs, Pays Creators $2B

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Not Lenny. I'm asking about leaders actively working in India. 

Let's give them the acknowledgment they deserve. Please mention any product person you admire even if they are not 'LinkedIn famous',

Who are the best product leaders in India? Maybe you report to them, like their content, or love the products they have built.

Product Manager

Ecommerce platform Dukaan has just laid off 60 people. Sudden move on Monday. 

Is the platform struggling to get users and monetise? so much funding they have.

Dukaan laid off over 60 people

Founder

Thing is inspite of all the negativity and toxic atmosphere there, Twitter still has genuinely good content. And it's USP was the interaction., which enabled one to reach out to others.

The alternatives like Koo, Mastodon, Threads just don't have that kind of interactivity Twitter does. Is there any better option?

What is the alternative to Twitter now? With Musk ensuring it would become an app only for paid users, it's becoming harder to be there.

Software Engineer

Thoughts on the Grapevine app so far. 
Would you invest in Grapevine if you had the opportunity?
Do you think there is potential?

What do you feel about Grapevine? Is there potential to become the next big startup?

Is it even possible? If there's even the slightest possibility, what would a post-AGI world look like? Would love to know everyone's take on this!

What are your thoughts on AGI?

What do you all think about a live streaming app pivoting to building a creator led community focused product? A place where there are different layers of fans depending on there level of engagement and spends?

Creator community future?

Associate director

Hot take : Threads is IG Content with Twitter UI

Waiting for web app, so I can have another website to slack during work.
🤭

Consultant

Senior Product Manager

What is Grapevine's monetizing route? So far, I didn't see any buy button in Grapevine. Would they be going the ad route or Blind route?

Seems like they are currently focused on acquisition and will slowly charge people to keep their identities hidden.

What could be other ways they could monetize?

Grapevine Monetization

1. True rise of podcasts

2. Regional language content taking over our feed.

3. Free AI tools helping to dub videos on native language. 

4. First Unicorn in this space

5. Rise of more and better gaming creators

6. People leaving Jobs to pursue this as full-time career

What are your predictions? 

Let’s discuss this in comments!

Thought experiment: Social media

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