The 2026 creator economy is a $200B powerhouse. To get paid, you need a "stack."

The Income Stack

#OpenClawFounderJoinsOpenAI $BTC $USDC YouTube remains king for passive splits.

Commerce: TikTok Shop and live-selling are massive.

Substack/Patreon: Your "Superfans" provide steady monthly income.

2026 Trends

Ownership: Move followers to email lists you own.

AI Scaling: Use AI to script, edit, and dub content globally.

Micro-tips: Small, high-volume digital gifts are now a primary pillar.

Niche over reach. 5k loyal fans beat 500k casual views.