So I came across something that reminded me of this steemit thread that was posted a few weeks ago (premise was basically post nudes, get crypto for up-votes etc...) that caught my interest. There is a chrome based browser called Brave that was basically made as an easy way to tip content creators using crypto (creators can cash out in any currency though), with support currently for YouTube, Twitch, Reddit, and Twitter and a few other sites. On twitter for example when using the browser the little tip icon shows up, you click it and you get a drop down menu where you can choose the amount you want to tip. Anyone with an account on a supported site can link it to their browser which allows them to receive tips.
Tips are made using BAT currency, which is obtained by using the browser and paid monthly (there is an option to purchase as well). Basically the browser blocks almost all ads and generates revenue by showing you their own and rewarding users for that. The ads don't show up on sites, but they appear like a browser notification which can easily be ignored, or you can click it to earn a small amount. Users can also adjust the rate at which they receive ads from 1-5 an hour. This is an example of an ad that I got.
Regular users themselves cannot withdraw their crypto, and it's not really designed in a way for regular users to make a profit, instead the goal is to get a large number of users to support a small number of creators who might be able to make a decent amount using it. On top of supporting individuals the browser also keeps track of which sites you use the most and tips the sites monthly. You can exclude sites off the list, adjust the tip amount or turn it off completely. Anyone who owns their site can link it to a Brave account to accept tips, and it shows a checkmark on verified sites.
It will probably be a long time before it's at the left where it's really profitable, if it even gets to the point, but at the current moment it's growing pretty fast. The browser itself is pretty clean and simple and works well from what I've seen using it these past few days and I'll probably make it my main, along with the android app. Anyways, just thought I'd share something I found interesting with a bit of promise.
Tips are made using BAT currency, which is obtained by using the browser and paid monthly (there is an option to purchase as well). Basically the browser blocks almost all ads and generates revenue by showing you their own and rewarding users for that. The ads don't show up on sites, but they appear like a browser notification which can easily be ignored, or you can click it to earn a small amount. Users can also adjust the rate at which they receive ads from 1-5 an hour. This is an example of an ad that I got.
Regular users themselves cannot withdraw their crypto, and it's not really designed in a way for regular users to make a profit, instead the goal is to get a large number of users to support a small number of creators who might be able to make a decent amount using it. On top of supporting individuals the browser also keeps track of which sites you use the most and tips the sites monthly. You can exclude sites off the list, adjust the tip amount or turn it off completely. Anyone who owns their site can link it to a Brave account to accept tips, and it shows a checkmark on verified sites.
It will probably be a long time before it's at the left where it's really profitable, if it even gets to the point, but at the current moment it's growing pretty fast. The browser itself is pretty clean and simple and works well from what I've seen using it these past few days and I'll probably make it my main, along with the android app. Anyways, just thought I'd share something I found interesting with a bit of promise.
