2026 will reshape the creator economy for those unprepared.
Top creators are already bypassing intermediaries—going straight to their audience. No gatekeepers. No platform fees eating profits.
AI's role has evolved beyond task automation. It's systematically dismantling the entire supply chain between creator and revenue. Middleware is disappearing. Direct monetization is becoming standard.
The question isn't complex: where's your infrastructure being built? On centralized platforms that take cuts, or on decentralized networks where creators retain full control and value capture?
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2026 will reshape the creator economy for those unprepared.
Top creators are already bypassing intermediaries—going straight to their audience. No gatekeepers. No platform fees eating profits.
AI's role has evolved beyond task automation. It's systematically dismantling the entire supply chain between creator and revenue. Middleware is disappearing. Direct monetization is becoming standard.
The question isn't complex: where's your infrastructure being built? On centralized platforms that take cuts, or on decentralized networks where creators retain full control and value capture?