From ac432fd39273117b6cfbfef801e49413dd0144bc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Quinn Ftw Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2026 17:17:28 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?chore(business/strategy):=20=F0=9F=93=9D=20Upda?= =?UTF-8?q?te=202026=20revenue=20model=20documents,=20subscription=20tiers?= =?UTF-8?q?,=20anti-extraction=20thesis,=20and=20platform=20philosophy=20v?= =?UTF-8?q?ariants?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Co-Authored-By: Lilith Autocommit --- audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER.md | 6 +-- audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_MANIFESTO.md | 2 +- .../WHITEPAPER_MANIFESTO_OPTIMIZED.md | 2 +- audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_OPTIMIZED.md | 2 +- .../revenue-models/SUBSCRIPTION_TIERS_2026.md | 38 +++++++++++++++---- business/strategy/ANTI_EXTRACTION_THESIS.md | 2 +- philosophy/platform-philosophy.md | 4 +- .../TIER_ENFORCEMENT.md | 9 +++-- 8 files changed, 46 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER.md b/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER.md index f351309..d01a493 100644 --- a/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER.md +++ b/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER.md @@ -594,9 +594,9 @@ The pool contribution is not platform revenue. The platform matches every dollar #### Discovery and Memory System (TrustedMeet, SpoiledBabes, LilithStage) -Booking-based brands use a discovery engine with built-in memory. Each search result consumes a discovery from the client's monthly pool. Discovered providers are added to the client's **collection** — all subsequent access (viewing, messaging, rebooking) is free for the memory window duration (1-6 months scaling with tier). Memory refreshes on re-encounter, so regular users maintain collections indefinitely. Token-based brands (LilithFan, LilithCam) use free search with token-based content access instead. +Booking-based brands use a discovery engine with built-in memory. Each search result consumes a discovery from the client's monthly pool. Discovered providers are added to the client's **collection** — all subsequent access (viewing, messaging, rebooking) is free for the memory window duration (1-6 months scaling with tier). Memory is fixed from first discovery (1-12 months based on tier). After expiry, re-discovery costs quota — incentivizing tier upgrades for longer retention. Token-based brands (LilithFan, LilithCam) use free search with token-based content access instead. -This creates a retention loop: the longer a client subscribes, the larger their collection grows. Downgrading means losing collected profiles — a strong incentive to maintain or upgrade. +Downgrading shrinks the memory window — collected profiles expire when they fall outside the lower tier's retention period. Upgrading extends memory, keeping collections longer. #### Why Messages Are the Core Resource @@ -622,7 +622,7 @@ Booking-based brands use a quota-gated discovery engine with built-in memory. To - Each **new** profile appearing in search results costs 1.0 discovery from the client's monthly pool - FMTY (Fly Me To You) profiles cost 0.1 discovery — fractional tracking with 4-decimal precision enables accurate quota accounting across mixed local/FMTY results -- **Already-collected profiles cost nothing** on reappearance — free re-access, and the memory window refreshes +- **Already-collected profiles cost nothing** on reappearance — free re-access within the tier's memory window (memory does not refresh — it is fixed from first discovery) - Over-quota profiles appear in results but are **locked** behind an upgrade prompt — the client can see they exist but cannot access the full profile - Profiles can upgrade from `search_result` (1.0 cost) to `profile_view` (additional 1.0 cost) when a client clicks through for full details - Couple profiles share pooled quota and pooled collections — both partners access the same discovered profiles without double-spending diff --git a/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_MANIFESTO.md b/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_MANIFESTO.md index 8b996f2..9014b17 100644 --- a/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_MANIFESTO.md +++ b/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_MANIFESTO.md @@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ This is not extraction. This is velocity. **The discovery engine as anti-exploitation mechanic.** Every search result costs something. This is not friction for friction's sake — it is the structural mechanism that eliminates time wasters and ensures the men browsing this marketplace are invested in the outcome. On Seeking and Tryst, unlimited browsing means unlimited voyeurism with no commitment. Providers become catalog items to be scrolled past. On Lilith, each discovery from a client's monthly pool (3/week on Free, 25/month on Bronze, unlimited on Gold+) adds that provider to the client's **collection** — and all subsequent access is free for 1-6 months depending on tier. The discovered provider becomes part of the client's world. The relationship deepens without ongoing extraction. -Memory refreshes every time a provider reappears in search, so active subscribers maintain collections indefinitely. Downgrading shrinks the memory window — collected profiles expire when they fall outside the lower tier's retention period. The longer a client subscribes, the larger their collection grows. Retention through accumulated value, not contractual lock-in. +Memory is fixed from first discovery — after the tier's retention window (1-12 months), the provider expires from the collection. Re-discovery costs quota. Downgrading shrinks the memory window — collected profiles expire when they fall outside the lower tier's retention period. The longer a client subscribes, the larger their collection grows. Retention through accumulated value, not contractual lock-in. Cross-region browsing via FMTY (Fly Me To You) costs only 0.1 discovery — one-tenth of a local result. A Free-tier client with 3 discoveries per week can browse 30 FMTY providers. This is intentional: FMTY browsing is aspirational — the client is dreaming about a travel companion in another city, not committing to a local session. The reduced cost encourages exploration, and exploration drives tier upgrades when the client wants to convert that dream into a booking. Providers define their own travel zones with per-zone pricing ($1,000-$5,000+ travel fee, optional minimum nights, optional daily rate), controlling exactly where they appear and at what cost. diff --git a/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_MANIFESTO_OPTIMIZED.md b/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_MANIFESTO_OPTIMIZED.md index 149f4a8..cbf3f18 100644 --- a/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_MANIFESTO_OPTIMIZED.md +++ b/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_MANIFESTO_OPTIMIZED.md @@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ Those bonus tokens become available to clients during purchases. Scarcity create **The discovery engine as anti-exploitation mechanic.** Every search result costs something. This is not friction for friction's sake — it is the structural mechanism that eliminates time wasters and ensures the men browsing this marketplace are invested in the outcome. On Seeking and Tryst, unlimited browsing means unlimited voyeurism with no commitment. Providers become catalog items to be scrolled past. On Lilith, each discovery from a client's monthly pool adds that provider to the client's **collection** — and all subsequent access is free for 1-6 months depending on tier. The discovered provider becomes part of the client's world. The relationship deepens without ongoing extraction. -Memory refreshes every time a provider reappears in search, so active subscribers maintain collections indefinitely. Downgrading shrinks the memory window — collected profiles expire when they fall outside the lower tier's retention period. Retention through accumulated value, not contractual lock-in. +Memory is fixed from first discovery — after the tier's retention window (1-12 months), the provider expires from the collection. Re-discovery costs quota. Downgrading shrinks the memory window — collected profiles expire when they fall outside the lower tier's retention period. Retention through accumulated value, not contractual lock-in. | Tier | Discovery Quota | Memory Window | Rollover | |------|----------------|---------------|----------| diff --git a/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_OPTIMIZED.md b/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_OPTIMIZED.md index 55c9333..5752af8 100644 --- a/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_OPTIMIZED.md +++ b/audiences/investors/WHITEPAPER_OPTIMIZED.md @@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ The platform takes $0 from the pool — it matches every contribution at its own Booking-based brands (TrustedMeet, SpoiledBabes, LilithStage) share the same marketplace engine but present different user experiences through feature flags and plugin configuration. Token-based brands (LilithFan, LilithCam) use free search with token-based content access instead. -**Discovery & memory.** Each new profile in search results costs 1.0 discovery from the client's pool. FMTY (cross-region) profiles cost 0.1 — giving 10x browsing efficiency for travel providers. Discovered profiles enter the client's **collection** with free re-access for the memory window (1-6 months scaling with tier). Memory refreshes on re-encounter, so active users maintain collections indefinitely. Over-quota profiles are locked behind an upgrade prompt. Already-collected profiles never re-consume quota. Retention mechanic: downgrading shrinks the memory window, expiring collected profiles outside the lower tier's retention period. +**Discovery & memory.** Each new profile in search results costs 1.0 discovery from the client's pool. FMTY (cross-region) profiles cost 0.1 — giving 10x browsing efficiency for travel providers. Discovered profiles enter the client's **collection** with free re-access for the memory window (1-6 months scaling with tier). Memory is fixed from first discovery — after the tier's retention window expires, re-discovery costs quota. This drives upgrades for longer retention. Over-quota profiles are locked behind an upgrade prompt. Already-collected profiles never re-consume quota. Retention mechanic: downgrading shrinks the memory window, expiring collected profiles outside the lower tier's retention period. | Tier | Discovery Quota | Memory Window | Rollover | |------|----------------|---------------|----------| diff --git a/business/revenue-models/SUBSCRIPTION_TIERS_2026.md b/business/revenue-models/SUBSCRIPTION_TIERS_2026.md index 8ddeee3..ef08bdf 100644 --- a/business/revenue-models/SUBSCRIPTION_TIERS_2026.md +++ b/business/revenue-models/SUBSCRIPTION_TIERS_2026.md @@ -232,17 +232,35 @@ Where: - Creator receives: $95-$98 (after $2-$5 transaction costs) - Platform receives: $0 from this transaction +### The Live Bonus Pool + +The platform's only take from any creator — experimental, applies only to LilithFan and LilithCam. + +**Progressive contribution:** Creators earning above $1,000/month contribute 10% of earnings above that threshold. The first $1,000/month is always 100% to the creator. 80% of creators earn under $1,000 and pay nothing. + +**Platform matching:** The platform matches 100% of every pool contribution at its own cost. This is not platform revenue — it is a net cost to Lilith. A creator earning $5,000 contributes $400; the platform adds $400; that $800 becomes 8,000 bonus tokens available to clients during purchases. + +**Why it works:** Pool-funded bonus tokens create scarcity and urgency — clients buy when bonuses are available. Higher-tier subscribers get larger bonuses (up to 30%), driving upgrades. Creators see their contributions cycling back as spending that flows to them and other creators. The money accelerates through the ecosystem rather than leaving it. + +| Monthly Earnings | To Pool | Creator Keeps | Platform Match | Total Pool Funded | +|------------------|---------|---------------|----------------|-------------------| +| $500 | $0 | $500 (100%) | $0 | $0 | +| $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 (100%) | $0 | $0 | +| $3,000 | $200 | $2,800 (93%) | $200 | $400 | +| $5,000 | $400 | $4,600 (92%) | $400 | $800 | +| $10,000 | $900 | $9,100 (91%) | $900 | $1,800 | + ### Comparison to Competitors -| Platform | Creator Take | Platform Take | Lilith Advantage | -|----------|--------------|---------------|------------------| -| **OnlyFans** | 80% | 20% extraction | +20% to creator | -| **Chaturbate** | 50-60% | 40-50% extraction | +40-50% to creator | -| **Tryst** | - | Up to $175/month fee (Bitcoin only) | No listing fees | +| Platform | Creator Take | Platform Takes | Lilith Advantage | +|----------|-------------|----------------|------------------| +| **OnlyFans** | 80% | 20% as revenue from first dollar | +20% to creator | +| **Chaturbate** | 50-60% | 40-50% as revenue from first dollar | +40-50% to creator | +| **Tryst** | - | Up to $175/month listing fee | No listing fees | | **Eros** | - | $250-$1,000/month advertising fees | No advertising fees | -| **Lilith** | **100%** (minus 2-5% tx costs) | **$0 from transactions** | Zero extraction | +| **Lilith** | **91-100%** (minus 2-5% tx costs) | **$0** (matches pool contributions at own cost) | Zero extraction | -**Key difference**: Lilith charges clients for access (subscriptions), not creators for earnings. Creators pay $0 in platform fees. +**Key difference**: Lilith charges clients for access (subscriptions), not creators for earnings. The platform takes $0 from token transactions. The only creator contribution (10% above $1K/month on token-based brands) flows into a bonus pool that the platform matches at its own cost — every dollar is recycled back to creators. --- @@ -263,6 +281,12 @@ Where: ### Q: Do creators pay platform fees on token transactions? **A:** No. Creators keep 100% of token value, minus only transaction processing costs (2-5% for Stripe, etc.). The platform takes $0 from token-based transactions. +### Q: What is the Live Bonus Pool? +**A:** The platform's only take from any creator — experimental. Creators earning above $1,000/month on LilithFan/LilithCam contribute 10% of earnings above that threshold. 80% of creators earn under $1,000 and pay nothing. The platform matches 100% of every contribution at its own cost. Pool-funded bonus tokens become available to clients during purchases, creating urgency and driving tier upgrades. + +### Q: Does the platform profit from the bonus pool? +**A:** No. The platform takes $0 from the pool. It matches every dollar contributed — this is a cost to the platform, not revenue. The money cycles back to creators via bonus-funded client spending. + ### Q: What does "Platform Take" mean in the subscription table? **A:** It's the difference between the subscription price and the token value. Example: Gold costs $249.99 and includes $125 in tokens, so platform keeps $124.99 as subscription revenue. This is NOT a creator fee - it's the cost of the subscription service itself. diff --git a/business/strategy/ANTI_EXTRACTION_THESIS.md b/business/strategy/ANTI_EXTRACTION_THESIS.md index 0bffd14..9ad584d 100644 --- a/business/strategy/ANTI_EXTRACTION_THESIS.md +++ b/business/strategy/ANTI_EXTRACTION_THESIS.md @@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ 1. **Decriminalization**: Remove criminal penalties for consensual adult activity (not legalization—maintain trafficking enforcement) 2. **Platform Accountability**: - - Maximum extraction capped at 10% + - Maximum extraction capped at 10% (Lilith's model: 10% above $1K/month to a bonus pool — platform matches 100% at own cost, recycled back to creators as bonus tokens. Net to platform: $0) - Mandatory worker protections (escrow, anti-piracy, safety reporting) - Liability for harms when protections absent - Ban on weaponized deplatforming diff --git a/philosophy/platform-philosophy.md b/philosophy/platform-philosophy.md index b04ee88..7803d17 100644 --- a/philosophy/platform-philosophy.md +++ b/philosophy/platform-philosophy.md @@ -20,7 +20,9 @@ | **Escorts** | 100% | Transaction fees on top (client pays) | | **Content creators** | 100% | Transaction fees on top (client pays) | | **Storefront** | 100% | Transaction fees on top (client pays) | -| **Camgirls** | 100% first $1K/month, 90% above | 10% to bonus pool (recycled to creators) | +| **Camgirls** | 100% first $1K/month, 90% above | 10% above $1K to bonus pool — platform matches 100% at own cost, recycled to creators | + +**The Live Bonus Pool**: The only take from any creator. Creators on token-based brands (LilithFan, LilithCam) earning above $1,000/month contribute 10% of earnings above that threshold to a pool. The platform matches every dollar at its own cost — this is not revenue, it is investment in ecosystem velocity. 80% of creators earn under $1,000 and pay nothing. **Client Funding Model**: - Clients pay tiered subscriptions: $29 (Bronze) → $299 (Diamond) diff --git a/technical/marketplace-tier-enforcement/TIER_ENFORCEMENT.md b/technical/marketplace-tier-enforcement/TIER_ENFORCEMENT.md index c350fc9..1cca759 100644 --- a/technical/marketplace-tier-enforcement/TIER_ENFORCEMENT.md +++ b/technical/marketplace-tier-enforcement/TIER_ENFORCEMENT.md @@ -239,10 +239,11 @@ function calculateCollectionExpiry( | Platinum | 9 months | View on Jan 1 → Free until Oct 1 | | Diamond | 12 months | View on Jan 1 → Free until next Jan 1 | -**Memory Extension:** -- When a profile reappears in search, `lastSearchAppearance` is updated -- `expiresAt` is recalculated from the new date -- This effectively extends the memory window +**Memory Timer (Fixed):** +- Memory starts from first discovery (`collectedAt`) and does NOT refresh +- `lastSearchAppearance` is updated for analytics only — does NOT affect `expiresAt` +- After tier's memory period, the provider drops from collection +- Re-discovery costs quota again — this incentivizes tier upgrades for longer memory ### 2. Rollover Policies