As a content creator, I still remember that sinking feeling when Vine shut down. Years of building community, crafting content, and connecting with audiences – gone in an instant. Now, as I watch the uncertainty surrounding TikTok, those same anxious feelings are creeping back.
Here's the hard truth: we creators have built our livelihoods on platforms we don't control. I've spent countless sleepless nights perfecting transitions, responding to comments, and building genuine connections with my followers. But at any moment, political decisions or corporate interests could wipe it all away. It's a vulnerability that keeps many of us up at night.
This isn't just about losing a platform – it's about losing our voice, our community, and for many of us, our primary source of income. I've seen fellow creators panic at every new headline about potential TikTok bans. We shouldn't have to live this way.
That's why I'm passionate about decentralization. Imagine a platform where we, the creators and community members, have a real say in major decisions. Where our content truly belongs to us, and where no single entity can pull the plug on years of hard work. It's not just a technical solution – it's about giving power back to the people who make these platforms worth visiting in the first place.
This isn't about fighting against change; it's about fighting for stability and creative freedom. We need a platform that can't be taken down by a single decision, where our work remains secure and our communities stay intact. The technology exists – now it's time to make it happen.
After all, art and creativity shouldn't be at the mercy of political winds. They belong to all of us.