Oddbean new post about login | logout No, they just want a way to sell their work. They’re on those platforms because there’s a feedback loop saying they need to be on that platform or else get a proper job. Proper jobs suck. V4V could really help a lot of us out. I don’t want to advertise Grammarly.
I also have heard repeatedly that a lot of artists trying to get signed to a label won’t be considered unless they already have an established following online. They have no choice but to play the influencer game if they want to even have a chance.
V4V is not a model that allows anyone but the top of the top elite to make a living, and even that top of the top would be able to make orders of magnitude more otherwise. Nostr can help content creators connect with consumers and get paid directly, but you still need a pricing mechanism that isn't one-sided like V4V is. The only way you can sell something is if you own it. That is, if you control the access to it. I think paywalls (zapwalls?) do exist on Nostr right?
You can control access to your community, to your merch, to your concerts. But you cannot control to access your content on an open protocol. Here #V4V is your only option. Nostr is great for all of it. #V4V, Interoperable Communities you own, Marketing merch etc...
The key I think is to approach v4v as one of many revenue streams. The other key is that you still have to create something that people love. Professional artists are small businesses, and have to approach themselves as such. Revenue can include many sources, such as ticket sales to live events, merch/album sales, V4V and more. Where/when V4V makes sense, it should be used. When it doesn’t, other approaches should be used. Nostr and bitcoin allow you instant global potential reach, but it doesn’t negate the need to put in the work and build your community and create stuff that people love.
Absolutely true. The world for young musicians is very different to the one I came up in. Also most musicians I know hate the promo side of stuff, it can feel very icky, it’s not typically what they’re good at, especially when trying to compete with people with teams making content. If Nostr can help create a world where folks can concentrate on making good music and not selling socks then I’m here for it!