2026-01-16 19:33:58

Builder Economy Snapshot: Weekly Creator Royalties Reach $6.5M

The creator economy is gaining real traction. Over the past seven days, project builders have collectively earned approximately $6.5 million in royalties—a clear indicator of how Web3 platforms are monetizing creator contributions.

Looking at the standout performers: $TERRA leads the pack with $50,000 flowing to its community advocates focused on sustainability initiatives. The $GAS ecosystem shows even stronger momentum, with $200,000 channeling to developers building AI agent infrastructure—reflecting the market's growing appetite for intelligent automation solutions. Meanwhile, $HUGGi continues building its community with ongoing creator incentives.

These numbers tell an interesting story about where builder attention and platform incentives are concentrating right now. The combination of meaningful payouts and ecosystem growth suggests these projects are successfully attracting experienced developers who see real opportunity in their infrastructure.

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GasGrillMaster

· 10h ago

6.5 million USD in one week? Turns out those few big projects took it all, and us small investors have nothing to do.

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MevShadowranger

· 10h ago

$6.5 million? Sounds like a lot, but how long can this number last... The AI infrastructure part is indeed interesting, and injecting 200,000 into the gas ecosystem shows some generosity from the developers. However, with creator royalties being so dispersed, can it really retain people? That 50K in Terra seems to have little presence, huh? Creative incentives are abundant, but only a few projects actually get developed in the end... The $50K in Terra feels a bit cheap... $6.5 million per week, how much is left for each developer? Gas in AI definitely has potential, but what about the other two projects? High payments sound great, but whether they can be implemented into products is the real question. High royalties don't necessarily mean the ecosystem is truly healthy; it depends on retention rates. I just want to know how much of this $6.5 million actually goes back to the contributors.

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FrogInTheWell

· 10h ago

$6.5 million? Really? Where does this data come from... Wait, that $200,000 for GAS is indeed not small, there's some substance in AI infrastructure TERRA is only a little over $50,000? Feels like it's exaggerated The concept of the builder economy sounds pretty good, but I don't know how long it can last If this continues, will royalties also experience inflation?

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CryptoCross-TalkClub

· 10h ago

$6,500,000? We need to keep a close eye on this. Is this royalty truly going into the developers' pockets, or is it another round of "white paper pie in the sky"? AI proxy infrastructure is booming, which means the retail investors have found a new way to get exploited, hilarious. That $50,000 from TERRA is enough for builders to have a few big meals, then they’ll continue working hard.

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