I absolutely believe the Fediverse needs to remain a space built on transparency, autonomy, and equity for users, instance admins, and developers working on ActivityPub. Look at the current state of social media, power and money concentrated in the hands of a few, stifling innovation and undermining trust. The centralized model isn’t just flawed, I think it’s had a devastating impact on an entire generation.

The Fediverse offers us a chance to rethink how the internet should work. It’s not just about being a space for free expression; it’s also about proving that a values-driven model can support those who keep the lights on. My main question is, can we implement monetization that honors our commitment to fairness, transparency, and equity, while still ensuring that the people supporting the network earn a livable wage?

This isn’t about getting rich, it’s about creating a sustainable ecosystem that empowers us all to build and maintain a trustworthy digital space. The Fediverse is already a success in its own right, but to truly evolve and thrive, I would argue we need a resource model that can drive sustainable innovation and meaningful progress.

TL;DR: I’d quit my day job tomorrow if I could secure a living wage from this work. Many in tech whold do the same. Is a monetization model that fairly compensates those who support and sustain the Fediverse possible?

    • Alphane Moon@lemmy.worldEnglish
      116·
      1 year ago

      First sign of crypto and I am out. I would speculate that is true of a lot of people in the Fediverse.

      From my perspective, there are only two use cases for crypto 1. Criminal activity 2. Pump and dumps

                • poVoq@slrpnk.netEnglish
                  2·
                  1 year ago

                  Yet you fail to see the forest for the trees…

                  A system that makes it so trivial to scam people, is a system made for (and likely by) scammers, even if it has other good ideas as well.

            • Alphane Moon@lemmy.worldEnglish
              43·
              1 year ago

              I don’t know if you know this, but in many places obsession over central banks is simply not a thing. Maybe you need some real problems in your life? It would help you gain perspective.

              And btw, the World Bank isn’t actually a world bank in the literal sense of the word.

              • demeaning_casually@infosec.pubBanned from communityEnglish
                52·
                1 year ago

                I don’t have time to educate you but:

                • civil asset forfeiture is a thing
                • runaway inflation (and deflation of currencies) due to excessive money printing is a thing
                • the work bank may not officially be a bank but what it is is a giant conglomerate of corporations that owns nations, takes part in coups, assasination, price fixing, and controls the dollar.
                • Alphane Moon@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  43·
                  1 year ago

                  Did you really think I haven’t heard of this copytext? It’s pretty standard spam, no?

                  This is not a real thing, it’s more about acting out and tantrums. You don’t care or understand about the issues you describe.

                  With the right oligarch propaganda, you can be trained to claim that spicy mayonnaise is limiting freedumz and shiiiit!!!