> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.getalby.com/creators/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.getalby.com/creators/value-for-value-podcaster-guide/why-do-we-need-a-new-form-of-compensation.md). # Why do we need a new form of compensation ### How much are content distribution platforms charging? These platforms help you to distribute your content but charge hefty fees: * YouTube Super Chats: Youtube takes [30%](https://getonstream.com/how-much-money-does-youtube-take-from-super-chats/) from every super chat donation on the platform. * Facebook stars: [28.6%](https://getonstream.com/how-much-are-facebook-stars-worth-for-streamers/) of the payment by your audience goes to Facebook * Twitch Bits: [28.6%](https://www.twitch.tv/bits) fee goes to Twitch paid by your followers * Twitch Subs: [50%](https://getonstream.com/do-twitch-take-money-from-bits-answered/) of the payment by a subscriber goes to Twitch ### How much are subscription platforms charging These platforms help you to create followers that send you payments regularly. * Patreon: [5%-12%](https://www.patreon.com/pricing) of the monthly income goes to Patreon payed by the creator ### How much are traditional services charging for donations? These services do not help you in distributing your content. On top many users globally cannot even access these options: * PayPal (international): [4.39% + 0.49 USD](https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/merchant-fees) per transaction goes to PayPal paid by the receiver * Stripe (international): [3.9% + 0.30 USD](https://stripe.com/pricing#pricing-details) per transaction goes to Stripe paid by the receiver {% hint style="info" %} **Value for Value** and **Podcasting 2.0** can create a new form of compensation, that is direct, independent, inexpensive and accessible for any creator AND their audience. {% endhint %} Keep on reading to learn about the benefits and how easy it is to get started. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://guides.getalby.com/creators/value-for-value-podcaster-guide/why-do-we-need-a-new-form-of-compensation.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.