Bitcoin value dipped down to around the $8,500 range yesterday after hovering around $10,000 for multiple weeks. It's no surprise that cryptocurrencies are acting in a volatile manner and we should not be shocked when prices sharply spike or rapidly dip.

With that said, we are human, and humans have emotions (well, most of us do). The issue we often face is becoming saddened, frustrated, or depressed, when our favorite coin(s) plummet in value.

A segment of the population (perhaps those who bought BTC at the all time high) will even feel physically ill with nausea, lack of sleep, loss of appetite, and migraines.

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So what's the cure?

In the medical field, the phrase, “Prevention is the best medicine” is thrown around a lot. The reason for that is because if people would work on preventing their sicknesses or injuries before they happen, they wouldn't need medical treatment to begin with.

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a way to prevent negative emotions from ever arising during a market downturn? Wouldn't it be great to create a bulletproof vest between your investments and negative emotions? Well, there is... and it's called vision.

Living with vision

Of course, being able to see through your eyes is important, something we often take for granted. Living with vision means living with the future in the forefront of your mind. Having vision means not putting as much emphasis on the now as much as the later.

Let's apply this to the volatile crypto space. We, as retail investors, oftentimes focus too much on price. I see this all the time on Twitter where people are up in arms because the bulls or the bears took over the market.

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Living with vision in the crypto space means that current price volatility doesn't phase you. You, instead, are focused on the fundamentals as XRP community member Kevin Cage mentions in many of his YouTube videos.

To live with vision means that you are keeping your eye on the prize. It means that you are going to finish the race no matter what happens from day to day. The difference between the winners and the losers is long-term vision.

Winners have their mind set on the end goal. If an athlete sprains their ankle or breaks their leg, it doesn't stop them from healing and then stepping back into the game. They know what they want. Do you?

Investing with the end in mind

When you input your destination into your GPS, it will then calculate a route and show you the proper roads to drive on. If you don't tell it where you are going, you might be late or even miss yours stop completely.

Investing is like a GPS. You have to input where you want to arrive in 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, 10 years down the road. From there, you need to choose the vehicle that will give you the best likelihood of reaching that destination.

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Everything starts with knowing what you want, otherwise you will become prey to the inevitable frustration, anger, and migraines that can and do occur when markets are down in the dumps.

The vehicle is the mechanism, the tool that assists you in reaching that destination. You, on the other hand, are the driver in the driver's seat. You control the wheel of that vehicle and tell it which road to travel down.

With investments, success will come with proper positioning, timing, and a bit of luck. The cryptocurrency space is still nascent, and it is important to research what you are putting money towards before making an investment.

Keeping your head up

Let's face it... looking down at the ground as you walk or as you drive is not going to help your situation. In fact, walking or driving with your head down is dangerous and can cause damage to yourself and your vehicle.

On the flip side, keeping your head up will allow you to see the road ahead more clearly, helping you to see new opportunities and avoid the ones that don't line up with your end-goal vision.

We're all human and we are not going to have this attitude on a daily basis. But, the more that you practice keeping your head up, the more habitual it will become. Before you know it, you will have constructed a bulletproof vest that stops mood swings right in their tracks.

It has been a joy of mine over the past number of weeks to write a book on the digital asset, XRP, called Exploring XRP. The book is still in the early stages, but I wanted to release portions of the text exclusively to Coil subscribers.

Subscribing to Coil means that you are supporting your favorite creators while participating in helping web monetization become the new standard across the globe. If you haven't already, please subscribe to Coil in the settings area of your account, then come back and enjoy the read.

Chapter 1:

A NEW WORLD

Full of Uncharted Waters

By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may

unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.
—Christopher Columbus

THE DIGITAL ASSET SPACE is nascent. It’s like a baby that is still in the process of maturing. Perhaps he is getting his first few teeth and learning to crawl, but that is the stage we are in at this moment. Right now, the year is 2019, and the very first digital asset, Bitcoin, was launched 10 years ago when only a few core people knew of its inception.

A large majority of the population has not even heard of cryptocurrency before, and if they have, Bitcoin is the only word they’ve heard because it has the brand recognition and is the originator of this historic revolution.

The point in time which we live in right now, with cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, is comparable to the early days of the internet. Back in the 90’s and early 2000’s, the internet was beginning to gain traction with email, as well as with popular sites such as Yahoo, Google, and eBay.

Social media was in place (Friendster and Myspace) but not to the degree that it is today. Facebook and Twitter were not invented yet, and mobile phones were in the beginning stages of becoming the standard devices of choice.

In fact, as I am writing this text, my word processor app underlined the word blockchain in red because it wasn’t recognized. I had to add it to the dictionary. What does this mean for you reading this book? It means that you are in the right place at the right time. You are an early adopter, a pioneer in the digital asset space.

Hello and welcome back to the blog. Before you throw a brick towards me, understand this is not an exhaustive list by any means. If you happen to lack any of these qualities, it does not mean you are a bad content creator. Listen, none of us are perfect, and blogging allows us to improve ours skills the more often we invoke the creative process.

A cake has certain ingredients that when added together, create a moist, creamy, and taste-filled dessert for the whole family to enjoy. Creators, when made up of these 5 different qualities, supply content for their entire audience to enjoy.

**Disclaimer: Many creators will not possess ALL 5 of these qualities, or at least will not be proficient in each area. Don't sweat the small stuff because progress equals happiness. We as individuals find happiness in becoming better than we were yesterday. Lets dive into the 5 qualities of a quality content creator :)

Another term for this is being genuine, and with that the following questions arise: Is this creator someone who is the same in person as they are on their blog? Is this creator being themselves and not trying to copy somebody else? Does the article/video feel real, or does it feel fake?

Your audience longs for you as a creator to be yourself, otherwise there's no real reason to follow you. People want to hear you, not an imitation of someone else. If you speak from the heart and share work derived from your soul, then your audience will grow to love you over time.

Oftentimes, viewers will visit articles because they are looking for specific information that will either answer their question or resolve their issue. A great way to expand your follower-base is to provide solutions to those searching for them.

A great example of this is the blog I created a couple days ago regarding the Coil header image size. I noticed that creators were asking what the header image size should be and decided to supply the answer in blog format that was practical and informative.

Do you consider yourself vulnerable when you are creating content? Are you sharing and creating based on how you think and feel? Or, are you sharing and creating based on what others will think of you? Being vulnerable means that you are open to the fact that others may not agree with you or even criticize your works.

Considering your intentions are pure, putting yourself out there and voicing your opinions will ultimately help others, not hinder them. Come from a position of giving and be willing to make yourself vulnerable. A good way to win at life is to wear your heart on your sleeve.

Quality content creators are creative. They seek to come up with ideas and concepts that are unique and imaginative. Environment tends to play a huge roll in the creative process. If zero creative ideas are flowing through your mind, you need to change your surroundings.

A great way to spark your creative genius is to go to your favorite coffee shop or outdoor venue. Taking a walk out in nature is my personal favorite. Generally, when one has their spirits uplifted and are in a good mood, that sets the tone for the quality, creative juices to begin flowing.

How often do you create content? Are you on a schedule? One of the ways that I like to stay consistent is by participating in challenges. One such challenge is called the 30-Day Coil Blogging Challenge which is taking place at the time of this article.

Publishing consistently (daily, weekly, etc) is important so that your audience knows when they can expect to hear from you. The more valuable you consistently provide, the more people will know, like, and trust you.

A powerful tip to staying consistent is to join a community such as the Coil Blogging Club. If you feel like you struggle to stay consistent, it's probably because you are going at it alone. Get involved with others who are moving the same direction as you.

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Quality content creators are special because they often think about how their content will uplift or enhance the lives of their audience. It is an other-centered approach to life, one that is rewarding to the full extent of the word.

Thank you for reading. Feel free to subscribe to Coil to view an additional quality that quality content creators tend to cultivate throughout their individual journeys.

The Coil Blogging Club officially launched on Saturday September 14th, 2019, roughly 1 week ago. As mentioned on the tweet released this weekend, I am really proud of the progress the club has experienced since the kick-off date.

Members within the club on Telegram are not only sharing their work on Coil, but they are sharing their lives with one another. This is extremely powerful and I can only expect incredible developments to unfold in the near future.

CBC Member Highlights

In each edition of the CBC member highlights, I pick a handful of members (could be 2, 3, 4, etc.) whom I feel have done a great job at not only posting on their Coil blogs, but also in contributing to the overall health of the CBC ecosystem.

If you don't see your name yet on a current highlight, be sure to stay active in the community and maintain a positive, uplifting attitude. I am so grateful for each and every person who puts time and effort into the club, and I will be choosing more people as the weeks progress.

Without further ado, I am honored to unveil the first edition of CBC member highlights:

Sandra Scala @theminduntangled

I did not know Sandra before starting the Coil Blogging Club. I had no idea she was a blogger and that she has her own website theminduntangled.com. But, I do now :)

Sandra has been a great source of inspiration within the CBC community. She is real, she's raw, and she speaks from her heart about life in a way that is true to who she is at her core. I can't say enough about her and am so thankful she is in our club.

Sandra has a personal story, and I want you to discover it the same way I did... by reading her very first Coil post called Staying strong, even through the darkness. This article is going to give you a glimpse into Sandra's perspective on life, and afterwards you may find yourself lost in her other incredible works that she's published.

On behalf of the CBC, we appreciate you Sandra and look forward to seeing you grow alongside us as we continue to explore the Coil ecosystem together. Keep doing what you are doing.

XRP Moonshine @XRPMoonshine

I've gotten to know XRP Moonshine much better over the past week, and I must say, this man is GOLD. He does the XRP community such a huge service as he compiles XRP News into a daily report on Coil. He also recently began a YouTube channel for those who like to consume content in video format.

XRP Moonshine is a machine. He pumps out content even when he doesn't have the energy because he knows the value it brings and how important it is to stay consistent. Right now he is ill so please say a prayer for a speedy recovery. He'll be back at the wheel before you know it.

To view his latest XRP update, go here to check it out. Also, feel free to give him a follow to always stay in-the-know on the latest and greatest in the XRP space. To view XRP Moonshine's video updates on Youtube, visit his channel here.

We are here for you, Moonshine. Keep fighting the good fight. You can always lean on us in the CBC for encouragement and support for both blogging and for life matters in general. You are much appreciated.

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Thank you for joining in on edition 1 of the CBC member highlights. If you happen to know one of the members, feel free to give them a virtual high-five either via Twitter or within the CBC on Telegram.

If you are a Coil blogger and are interested in joining the CBC for encouragement and support, shoot a message on Twitter to @kendmelendez to receive an invitation.

Many Coil users, including myself, have spent time scratching their heads wondering what the proper header image size should be for their blog posts.

We all want our header image and text to look presentable both on the blog itself and also on the thumbnail. The nice thing about blogging on Coil is that you can go back and edit your published posts, even if they were posted months ago.

Let's dive into the specific guidelines to follow if you want to create a beautiful header image on each post you publish to the web. These guidelines are relevant at the time of this writing, September 2019, and may change as the platform evolves.

Coil Header Image Size Guidelines

Recommended ratio: 16:9

Recommended max resolution: 3200 × 1800 px

Recommended file size: below 500KB

Format support: jpg, png, gif, svg

Pay close attention to the cropping areas in the below example. The important areas of your image, what you want shown the most, should lie in the center of the blue and red boxes.

The thumbnail crop is the pic that shows on the Explore page of Coil, and the post header crop is the larger view from within the blog itself:

IMPORTANT: Your Coil profile page will display the full, non-cropped header image, so please pay attention to the areas outside of the center as well when creating your image.

When you are designing your image, say in Canva for instance, choose a resolution of either 3200 × 1800, or 1600x900 which is half the size and still works well.

The main component is to make sure the 16:9 ratio is maintained. If you have the upgraded Canva Pro, you can choose the option to compress the file which will shrink the file size (causes minimal image quality differences).

A header image size that is equal to or less than 500KB is ideal and can be a jpg, png, gif, or svg file. A jpg or a png file type are the most common for images. I normally will choose png's for my headers.

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You now have the necessary details you need to go out and make a great looking header image for your next Coil blog. Subscribe to Coil.com to learn how to properly size images for the body of your blog below.

9/20/2025

Dear Stefan,

You may or may not know who I am, but I am one of your biggest fans.

Today is Saturday September 20th, 2025. The dawn of AI and IoT is upon us as I drive across town in my all-electric, Tesla SUV set to auto-pilot mode. In fact, I am writing this letter with my family in the car, while it navigates itself to our destination... might as well kill two birds with one stone, right?

The main reason I am writing this letter is to thank you, as you have completely changed mine and my family's lives forever. You see, you released a revolutionary web monetization standard called Coil back in 2019. I was relatively new to the blockchain space at the time, but I always found it intriguing to say the least.

Back home, we have a robot named Uncle Sam who cooks breakfast for us in the mornings. He is collecting streaming payments from our tip bot account while he is frying bacon and flipping pancakes. It was an adjustment having him around, but we got used to it fairly quickly.

You see, I made an investment in a digital asset called XRP back in 2019. My wife didn't really understand what it was but I had a gut feeling it would help set us up to live a life of freedom. I saw the potential in web monetization and knew that the technology was going to take over the internet in a good way.

XRP has since then sky-rocketed in value, even though many people thought it never would. In fact, many people spit in its face, but are now regretting that decision. Ripple has now partnered with over 500 financial institutions across the globe, and XRP has been chosen as the primary bridge asset for all cross-border trade.

The private jet that my family and I rent to visit our vacation destinations is set up to receive recurring micropayments utilizing XRP via the interledger protocol you helped design. We don't use cash anymore because it is inconvenient and doesn't fit well with our modern lifestyle.

One of our 4 boys, Jonah, has a very creative mind. I taught him everything I know about the Internet of Value. He grew up hearing the vision of moving value just like information moves today... a seamless, friction-less experience that would level the playing field for payments of all shapes and sizes.

Jonah caught onto the vision of web monetization and is now creating content on a regular basis, getting paid as subscribers view his work. He looked at me one day and said, “Dad, why are people driving to work everyday to earn a living? Can't they do what we do? Can't they also earn a living for doing what they love instead of what they hate?”

I looked at my son who was quite perplexed by this concept and said, “Yes son, they can do what we do. Unfortunately, many people are still lost in an industrial age mindset of working a 9-5 they don't like their entire lives and then retiring. People do have the option to live their dream, we just need to continue to show them that it's possible.”

He agreed with me and gave me a big hug for saving him from living a life of misery and discontent. For showing him a path that gave him a quality of life that surpasses the status quo. A path that gave him the opportunity to satisfy his mission here on earth.

I share this with you, Stefan, because you are changing lives with the work you do. You are giving people an opportunity to grow into the people they were designed to be. You are showing the world the endless possibilities that come with web monetization.

In fact, I booked my flight to fly out and visit you, along with the Grant for the Web team, for an exclusive conference in Bali. The year is 2025, 6 years after I began this journey.

The fund that you created with Mozilla and CreativeCommons allowed me to live the life I've always wanted, impacting millions of people around the globe with words of hope and inspiration. I now get to help share that vision with others who need to hear it.

I now get to do what I was put here to do which is to spread hope in a darkened world. This letter was not only written to thank you, but also to give everyone reading the chance to see what lies ahead. To believe in a world of possibilities.

Every day that you have been down in the trenches, putting in hours upon hours of blood, sweat, and tears, has all paid off. You have played a key role in making the IoV a success, while fending off trolls and haters both online and in person.

You are strong, you are courageous, and you deserve a spot among the elite world changers. I can't wait to shake your hand, take you out for dinner, and buy you a drink, all paid for by the XRP micropayments I received while participating in your vision for the modern web.

You may or may not know who I am, but I am one of your biggest fans.

Let me start by saying that I'm a bit biased when it comes to blogging on Coil because I enjoy using it so much. Even though I am fairly new to Coil, I have been a blogger for a number of years on other websites.

Over those years, I have used different platforms including WordPress and Steemit.com. Coil is a new and exciting blogging platform for many reasons which are outlined below.

Will you join me in discovering the 10 reasons to start blogging on Coil.com? ... Let's jump in.

The look and feel of a website or an app is important, especially if users are going to be spending a decent amount of time creating content on a regular basis.

Coil's interface is clean, it's sleek, and man oh man, I enjoy the custom font they chose. As a writer, I geek out on fonts sometimes, and Coil has one that is unique and looks exceptional on the beautiful, white background.

If you are a content creator, you do not have to worry about any sort of fees or invoices. You can simply sign up and start blogging straight away.

The fact that it's free gets rid of all barriers to entry for creators which is especially attractive. It is both a privilege and an honor to publish original works on this platform.

Content creators get rewarded for using Coil in the form of micropayments when a subscriber visits a blog post. Currently, you can choose to get paid in USD, or in XRP which is a digital asset specifically created for payment transactions.

Also, Coil rewards faithful creators with boost payments. In order to receive boost payments, you need to either be contacted by Coil or apply directly for the Boost program.

At the time of this writing, Coil is still brand new. In fact, it is currently in Beta which means it is not ready for the full production model yet.

With that said, right now is the best time to get on-board so that you can start building your audience and begin gaining traction towards whichever goal you'd like achieve in your blogging journey.

Coil was fortunate to receive a large grant from Ripple's Xpring initiative to help propel the company forward. Therefore, Coil has the necessary funds to move the product forward with development, media advertising, and other avenues they choose to use the funds on.

Vested interest has been placed into the company to help spread the message of web monetization to the world, changing the standard for how payments are dispersed throughout the web.

Reaching out to the Coil support team is easy. Just send an email to info@coil.com and they will respond withing 24 hours on average. I personally have contacted them and have had a pleasant experience.

Not only was the response time reasonable, but the actual response itself was very helpful and to the point. Coil's support is top-notch, especially when compared to other services out there.

Coil.com does not have a plethora of bells and whistles to pay attention to. In fact, the menu and the layout is so simple that even your grandma can use it. Coil is by far the simplest and coolest blogging platform I have ever been involved with.

It is this type of simplicity that will allow Coil to gain popularity within the blogging community at large. Content creators from across the globe will appreciate how simple the site is to navigate, post, and share content.

Fun is a crucial aspect of anything I choose to do in life. If blogging on Coil wasn't fun, I just plain wouldn't do it. The fun of Coil involves not only publishing your own blogs, but also exploring other creator's pages, viewing their free and subscriber-only content.

The fun is in growing alongside a community that is going the same direction that you are. Coil is growing it's user base day by day which makes for a rich, vibrant experience.

Coil utilizes interledger protocol to disperse payments to it's creators. Creators receive micropayments in real-time as subscribers are viewing each piece of content.

If this aspect of Coil does not blow your mind, I don't know what will. Web monetization is changing the way payments work online, especially for creators. The sky is the limit when it comes to web monetization.

We all have physical homes that we live in, we spend most of our lives in that space. What about our time spent online? Where do we live while surfing or working on the web?

Coil can be your new online home so to speak. Spending your time here publishing and viewing blogs can be a daily practice that rewards you as you go.

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Thank you for stopping by the blog. If you gained value, feel free to share with your friends on social. I hope that this article sparked your interest in Coil and you decide to make it your new home.

Coil subscribers can view 2 more reasons to start blogging on Coil.com!

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past couple years, you've heard about the cryptocurrency exchange, Binance.com.

As of today, the US version of the exchange is now accepting registrations at Binance.US.

I have been using Binance for over a year now, and I must say that my experience has been quite positive as they offer a large array of crypto assets to buy, sell, and trade.

What is really cool about this announcement is that they are offering 0% trading fees until November 1st. This will come in handy especially if you trade at high-volumes.

Phase 1 Coins

Credit: Binance.US on Twitter

The above pictured digital assets are included in the Phase 1 roll-out. Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Binance Coin, Ethereum, Litecoin, USDT, and XRP.

I'm excited to see XRP on the list because it is one of my favorite digital assets to date. It's extremely fast and super cheap to send.

Binance.US is offering a referral program as well to help spread the news of this exchange. The benefit to this is that you will receive $15 from Binance after completing $100 in trading volume on their platform.

Go here to sign up for free and begin trading. I hope that this Binance news helps to enhance your digital asset journey as it does mine. Without exchanges like this, it would be a lot tougher to navigate through the crypto landscape.

Utilizing services like this exchange allows the adoption of the crypto space to move forward by leaps and bounds. Each new service, app, or initiative that promotes the use of digital assets is a win for the entire ecosystem.

Since releasing news of the Coil Blogging Club this past weekend, over 15 dedicated bloggers have raised their hands and joined the Telegram group via invite.

I'm really happy to see the community growing, a strong blogging hub of connection, encouragement, and support. We are a close-knit group which is what I envisioned the club to be from the get-go.

Meeting other bloggers and reading their stories and articles has been one of the most unique aspects of this club. One such story was from @minduntangled on Twitter, and here on Coil. I was blown away by the sheer strength and inspiration she wears on her sleeve.

What is the end goal of this club? To be honest, I'm simply enjoying watching the progression unfold. It is still a brand new club but members are already having a blast.

The idea for the club was placed in my mind for a reason, and a lot of amazing things are going to happen because of it. I saw the need for bloggers to connect on a deeper level, as well as have a safe place to share their works and get support from others who are going down their same path.

Are you somebody who enjoys writing letters, journaling, or holding deep conversation with others? Then you are probably a good blogger and we would love to see you in the CBC.

Moreover, are you a positive, uplifting person who enjoys adding value to other human beings? You are definitely a good fit because you truly care about other's well being which is what we foster inside the club.

What Does This Group Do Exactly?

At the CBC, we are all about support and encouragement while being able to freely express ourselves without the fear of harassment or destructive criticism.

Sharing our finished blog pieces within the group allows for others to read and supply feedback to each member. Each week we are growing as bloggers, as individuals, and as a collective group.

How Many Members Are Allowed In The Club?

At this point in time, members are free to join without restriction. But, having said that, there will come a point in the near future when this group will reach maximum capacity and will need to close to new members.

Who Can Join?

Do you see yourself continuing to blog for months down the line? I hope so. Blogging is a commitment as well as a skill that gets improved the more time you put into it.

If you are a blogger on Coil and would like to give support as well as receive it, then the CBC is the place for you.

Wrap Up

Coil is a new blogging platform and the CBC is a new club. Right now is the perfect time to get involved and to grow alongside other “Coilers”.

If you are interested in joining, please send me a message on Twitter @kendmelendez and I will send you the invite link. Again, this club is on Telegram which will need installed before joining the club.

Imagine a world...

Where browsing the web no longer requires pesky, in-your-face advertisements.

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Where creators got paid as their viewers consumed each piece of content.

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Where you can say goodbye to the dozens of subscription models that cause headache and confusion.

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*Sound like a positive experience? It could very well become a reality in the near future.*

I'd like to introduce you to 3 tech superheroes that are joining forces to standardize web monetization, making it a seamless experience for creators and consumers alike.

Coil

Coil is a company that is changing the way content gets monetized on the web. Their website is Coil.com and you can sign up for free to either begin publishing blogs or viewing others' content.

Coil was founded by developer Stefan Thomas who serves as the CEO. Stefan, former CEO at Ripple, saw an opportunity to revolutionize the way creators could get paid for their content without the use of ads.

Mozilla Foundation

The Mozilla Foundation is an organization that desires the internet to remain open and freely accessible to all who wish to use it. A healthy internet is one of their core values which seeps into every action and decision they make.

The Mozilla Foundation, founded in 2003, is also the sole shareholder of the Mozilla Corporation, creator of the Firefox browser among other open source tools.

Creative Commons

Creative Commons has a very large global presence and is known for providing free copyright licenses, making it easy to grant public permission to share creative works.

As a non-profit organization, they utilize legal tools to help facilitate sharing and discovering of these works that were designed to work specifically within the web.

The Powerhouse Effect

What could happen if all 3 of the above organizations joined hands in collaboration to create something BIG? It would create a powerhouse effect that would look something like Grant for the Web!

Grant for the Web

Grant for the Web was launched yesterday out of a desperate need for change in the realm of online payments. Payments are a confusing matter these days, and Grant for the Web aims at standardizing the way creators get paid when users consume content.

Grant for the Web is a new $100 million fund to benefit creators and promote the open web monetization standard. The grant is funded and led by Coil, in collaboration with the other 2 powerhouses mentioned above, Creative Commons and Mozilla.

Web monetization enables a seamless, non-invasive payment method that does not involve advertisements or relying on any single company. The users will now be able to pay creators directly without subscribing to 20 different services at once.

Who is the Fund for?

The fund is not limited to anyone. The only requirement is that you are at least 18 years old. Concepts that utilize the web monetization standard will be a priority over other ones that do not incorporate the standard..

Grant for the Web will begin accepting proposals around the beginning of 2020 which is not that far off. Whether you are an individual or an organization, you will be able to apply once they open their doors.

What does this all mean?

It means this... remember the world that we were imagining earlier? 3 superheroes are kicking butt and taking names to rid the internet of old payment models that intrude on the user experience. Coil, Mozilla, and CreativeCommons are holding hands to make that dream world a reality.

The existence of Grant for the Web means that there is hope for the future of the web, reducing all the noise and introducing a solution that improves the experience for creators and users alike.

Stay up to Date

For those interested in staying in the loop about this incredible initiative, definitely follow @grantfortheweb on Twitter, and also sign up for the newsletter on their website at grantfortheweb.org.

Lastly, join in on the conversation by visiting the official forum here. Create an account on the forum and introduce yourself to the community. The 3 tech superheroes have officially joined hands to standardize web monetization!