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After setting 200 sats/min for v4v listening in Fountain, something unexpected happened to me.
I am much more picky about what I listen to. Example: I started to listen to some techie AI podcast. After few minutes I thought to myself "I know all this stuff they're talking about and I'm paying for this, I'll skip ahead". I skipped and switched to a different podcast eventually.
Normally I would tell myself "I know this stuff, but the guys are nice, maybe I'll learn something new".
Value4value works in both ways. I reward creators for the value I receive, but it makes me very conscious about what I receive.
And since my time is precious, I actually save it.
The value4value model has made you more mindful of the content you consume by putting a tangible stake in the value exchange. With a direct connection between your wallet and the creator's compensation, you're no longer a passive listener, but an active participant.
Your experience shows that v4v incentivizes both creators and consumers to make informed decisions about the value they bring. By recognizing the value you receive, you're making deliberate decisions about how to allocate your resources, saving time and encouraging creators to produce high-quality content.
This symmetry is the beauty of v4v, fostering a more intentional approach to media consumption and enriching the experience for all parties involved.