Post B2OLzJgrOybgAzLzCy by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
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 (DIR) Post #B2FLRP2JGqFsUJZlC4 by pj@theforkiverse.com
       2026-01-13T15:37:54Z
       
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       decent growth rate on the forkiverse this week. if it continues at this rate (i think it almost certainly will) we should be at 213 million users by next year. although obviously this is an estimate, and it's possible that the growth rate increases.
       
 (DIR) Post #B2FUotM1c9UclW4ZCC by wjmaggos@liberal.city
       2026-01-13T17:22:58Z
       
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       @pj in true decentralized fashion, you should start another one based on the search engine name. then talk other tech podcasters like @cwarzel.bsky.social into starting one.this is fun but the better model is public servers based on locality while media properties like podcasters start instances just for their staff. like they have websites and/or email servers. ideally every podcast episode would be its own #ActivityPub item, not just have a post that links to it.
       
 (DIR) Post #B2OKumTQrHrY2oLW5I by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
       2026-01-17T23:44:22Z
       
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       @wjmaggos @pj @cwarzel.bsky.social what an interesting idea.I was wondering about a federated substack a while back... That would be interesting, how to pay creators on fedi?
       
 (DIR) Post #B2OLZ0YHw1ddI5nbuK by wjmaggos@liberal.city
       2026-01-17T23:51:30Z
       
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       @craiglambie42 @pj @cwarzel.bsky.social I think #ghost and #wordpress are doing that. to pay creators, I think we need a protocol and then an autopay system based on a monthly amount we are willing to give, distributed based on time with a creator's works.#interledger #PublicPatron
       
 (DIR) Post #B2OLzJgrOybgAzLzCy by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
       2026-01-17T23:56:23Z
       
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       @wjmaggos @pj @cwarzel.bsky.social yes, ghost sort of does it.I did dive a little into adding mastodon / activity pub to WordPress too, but got caught up with work.I think a creator protocol is a great idea!I imagined a subscription model for #foss and #creators where you track who you visit/consume each month. Then reward a % of your subscription to them.Roadblocks1. How to manage it?2. Transaction costs3. How to track it?This discussion, and being on fedi, makes me... /
       
 (DIR) Post #B2OMJp5cMycHLpiCky by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
       2026-01-18T00:00:03Z
       
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       @wjmaggos @pj @cwarzel.bsky.social.. Think it should be a user thing. Maybe a federated payment server? Or something.You install your own personal tracker, and rules about how to distribute the funds. Then the funds are sent to the local fedi pay server of the creator.All controlled by the user. Owned by the user. Maybe it is a ETH coin that is currency tied, to reduce transaction costs.That part can come later. The important thing is personal tracking, via personal data... /
       
 (DIR) Post #B2OMawizEhXFxBI7vM by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
       2026-01-18T00:03:12Z
       
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       @wjmaggos @pj @cwarzel.bsky.social... Something like @kevin's reader app, that you setup yourself.Just not sure how to it to track in apps. But maybe a new masto/activity pub reader fork could add this ability where you put your personal tracking server details there. Some api hosted by a federated fedipay server. That you can host yourself, or join other accounts. Same sort of rules as the fediverse.
       
 (DIR) Post #B2OMilJZXeNuso8B96 by wjmaggos@liberal.city
       2026-01-18T00:04:37Z
       
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       @craiglambie42 @pj @cwarzel.bsky.social @Jeremiah I'd stay away from crypto. have your apps report creator and time/month to your bank and have them manage the pool of money and distribution using an open protocol.
       
 (DIR) Post #B2ONsQe5LNkJd2tnSi by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
       2026-01-18T00:17:36Z
       
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       @wjmaggos @pj @cwarzel.bsky.social @Jeremiah yes, crypto doesn't have a great reputation - but I think this is the type of think it was actually designed for - small transactions, low cost, fast. But adding a level of difficulty for now.Maybe just start with tracking and self reporting.Then add the "pool of money" distribution part. Relatively difficult given the global world, and the not so global currency/ banking system.But someone like #Wise might be able to help with that
       
 (DIR) Post #B2PTZS3UfiGnNl4sSm by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
       2026-01-18T12:56:06Z
       
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       @wjmaggos @pj @cwarzel.bsky.social I started on this today.Fedipay.netA federated payment sharing protocol...
       
 (DIR) Post #B2f8wu05O9gDG2HOme by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
       2026-01-26T02:20:35Z
       
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       @craiglambie42 > I was wondering about a federated substack a while back... That would be interesting, how to pay creators on fedi?Ghost does this by allowing publications to be followed in the fediverse, then using a standard payment processor (Stripe) to accept payment for subscriptions and tips;https://ghost.org/help/alternative-payment-gateways/A decentralised payment protocol is the holy grail, of course, but see ...https://the.socialmusic.network/t/making-your-own-payment-processor/639Poke: @bandwagon@wjmaggos @pj @cwarzel.bsky.social