The Rise of Micro-Economies

Micro-economies are communities:

Micro-economies have a shared mission, are pre-product and have little to no revenue. They’re in the earliest stages of hiring and resemble structures like co-ops or committees.

-With under 100 active members.

Once working capital is available, we start to see a migration from token-only compensation to more standard payment structures and roles akin to traditional companies. This hybrid mix between a community token and USDC rivals Silicon Valley compensation packages with the added benefit of tokenized equity being liquid by default, tradable 24/7 on g... See more

-With a total market cap of less than $1,000,000

In Web2, creators monetize their work via a SaaS model, where they’re paid for a newsletter, artwork, or craft on a regular basis.

-That lack legal incorporation (LLC, corp, etc.)

In Web3, creators monetize through the issuance of a social token or NFTs, with non-fungible tokens acting as digital media ownership.

Creator tools enable micro-economies. The shift from Web2 to Web3 create revenue streams which prioritize community ownership over individual ownership.