A tiny change — charging cents for likes — is quietly reshaping social media behavior. Drawing on interviews with artists, students, engineers, and creators, this episode explores how turning gestures of appreciation into real payments transforms attention, authenticity, and the creator economy. We analyze psychological guardrails, economic incentives, and the technical fixes (Layer 2 wallets, near-zero fees) that make this feasible. The result: fewer shallow clicks, more intentional engagement, and a new path for creators to capture value without middlemen. Whether you’re skeptical or excited, this feature reveals a possible future where attention has real economic weight.

What We'll Discuss:
- 💸 How paid likes change user behavior
- 🎨 Creator economics without platform cuts
- 🧠 Psychological guardrails and opt-ins
- ⚙️ Layer 2 tech and zero-fee wallets
- 📈 Virality through creator earnings
- 🔁 The two-way audience-creator economy

📃 Access the full research here：
Pay-to-Like: Turning Likes Into Real Income

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