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Hashed Out V33: The Web3 Creator Economy: Ownership, Income, and Creative Freedom
How Web3 tools are giving writers, artists, and everyday creators more control, more income, and more freedom — without chasing the algorithm.
Scott Kasten
July 25, 2025
Welcome to the 33rd edition of Hashed Out, your weekly guide to navigating the dynamic world of Web3, brought to you by Argot (www.argotagency.io). Whether you're taking your first steps into this digital frontier or already exploring it, our mission remains the same: to demystify the complexities of Web3 and equip you with the insights and resources you need to thrive.
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Hey there Hashers!
Welcome to this week’s Hashed Out, where we explore how the decentralized internet is reshaping everyday life.
This week we’re diving into the Web3 Creator Economy — a quiet but growing shift in how writers, artists, and creators publish, earn, and connect with their audience. From tokenized essays to community-funded zines, Web3 tools are helping creators escape the treadmill of social algorithms and finally own their creative infrastructure.
Whether you’re a published poet, a podcast host, or just someone who’s tired of “building an audience” without ever owning it — this one’s for you.
SPECIAL NOTE
Next week Hashed Out will be on vacation, but we will return the week after with an issue devoted to AI, including how it works, the opportunities and threats that come with it, and how AI may change life in the future.
Feature Story
From Platforms to Protocols: How Web3 Is Rewriting the Creator Economy
Discover how Web3 tools like NFTs, tokenized communities, and decentralized publishing are helping writers, artists, and creators break free from platforms and reclaim ownership of their work.
Editorial
Don’t Call It a Side Hustle: Why Creators Deserve Ownership
Being a creator isn’t a phase. It’s a profession — and Web3 finally gives it the infrastructure it deserves.
Bonus Section
Getting Started as a Web3 Creator (Especially if You’re a Writer)
A gentle, jargon-free guide to Web3 tools for writers, poets, and creators ready to experiment with ownership.
The Wrap
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FINAL NOTES
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Ok Hashers, that’s The Wrap. Many thanks!
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Until next time,
Dr. Scott