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Following the launch of a writer commemorative token plan by a certain creative platform yesterday, another major player has entered the scene today.
Renowned investor Fred Wilson has just issued his own creator token, $AVC, and the approach is quite interesting—he airdropped 3.92k $AVC tokens to each of his long-term readers and subscribers (currently worth about $4).
The name $AVC actually hides an Easter egg; it represents the business logic he admires most: the Freemium model (free + premium services).
It seems that creator tokens are moving from concept to the experimental stage. Using tokens to engage hardcore fans is indeed opening up a new avenue for content monetization.
Fred is definitely smart with this move, turning the Freemium model directly into a token.
Another round of airdrops and binding—sooner or later this will turn into a rug pull...
Creator tokens will never take off; it’s just another game of fleecing retail investors.
But I have to admit, the idea is definitely fresh, and it’s more reliable than traditional content monetization.
Renaming Freemium as a token—I give full marks for the gimmick.
This thing looks appealing, but in reality, it’s just another tokenomics problem.
Wait, why is it all airdrops? Are people actually holding or just dumping?
Fred really understands what freemium means, letting you enjoy a little success first, but there will definitely be more tricks later.
Creator tokens are hot, but I'm afraid they will become a sucker harvesting machine again.
Is this wave serious or just another round of hype? It feels like it's time for a bear market whipsaw.
Binding tokens to fans is interesting, but the key is to ask if it's worth money.
Fred Wilson's move is definitely ruthless, he’s locking in his loyal fans tight.
If creator tokens can really work, the game rules will have to be completely rewritten.
Isn't this just tokenizing the fan economy? Someone should have done this a long time ago.
No matter how nicely you package "freemium," it’s still just a way to fleece retail investors.
Fred Wilson is still playing this game, the endorsement of a celebrity can really pump.
Creator tokens are everywhere, but how many can actually succeed?
The early airdrop crowd is about to make a fortune again, so envious.
No matter how well the freemium is packaged, it's still just a trap for suckers in disguise.
This operation is indeed full of creativity, but it's hard to say how the actual liquidity will be.
Fred Wilson's move this time is really bold. It's the first time I've seen the freemium model interpreted with tokens.
With creator tokens, it still seems like it all comes down to how popular the holders are. Otherwise, it's just another way to fleece retail investors.
Isn't this just tokenizing the fan economy? That's pretty wild.
Could there be too many tokens, causing inflation to crash the value all at once?
Fred Wilson's freemium logic is indeed very cunning, but can it really stick to hardcore fans? Or is it just another round of conceptual hype?
In this wave of creator tokens, it feels like the pros are all betting on it, but the underlying logic is still the same - lock in traffic, monetize fans.
Wait, does this mean that every creator is going to issue coins? Wouldn't that just turn into a crypto world version of crowdfunding...
To be honest, compared to tokens, I would rather see real content returns; what’s the use of tokens if they only have superficial significance?