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With the rise of these engagement-centric algorithms, corporations quickly seized the opportunity to dominate the digital sphere, creating monopolistic platforms that extract resources from creators for profit. As a result, many talented individuals face burnout and disillusionment because they must compromise their artistic integrity just to remain relevant.
Though crowdfunding platforms have emerged as alternatives for supporting independent creators, they too often fall into patterns that benefit corporations more than creators themselves, as these platforms take substantial cuts of earnings. The result is a growing disconnect between creators and the support systems designed to sustain them.