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By enabling direct payments, Bitcoin can eliminate the "middleman" companies that extract value, making it feasible for artists and creators to profit fairly from their work, and for audiences to support and engage without being exploited or turning into products themselves.
Challenges and Opportunities for Decentralized Innovation
While platforms like OpenBazaar demonstrate the potential, the ecosystem is still in early stages. Innovative layers—such as escrow services, reputation systems, smart contracts, proof-of-work/stake mechanisms—are emerging to address challenges like trust, reputation, and civil attacks.