Scout is a pre-seed and unannounced startup allowing fans to buy virtual trading cards of their favorite creators. An up-and-coming creator can issue a limited number of trading cards—say 100 cards for $100 each. Fans purchase those cards and unlock new levels of access: a weekly livestream with the creator, exclusive merchandise, backstage passes ... See more

And in exchange for the work that these users are doing, they’re earning an actual ownership stake in the platform itself.

A half-baked idea re: signatures and trust for Web3