Question 1

What is OCME?

Accepted Answer

OCME (the Open Commercial Media Ecosystem) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit creator ecosystem where content creators control the rules, own their content, and earn 60% of all revenue. OCME is governed by its members through an elected Industry Advisory Council. The ecosystem has 800+ members and over 6,000 content pieces in its media registry.

Question 2

Do I need to know blockchain or AI to join?

Accepted Answer

No. OCME handles the technical infrastructure behind the scenes. You don't need blockchain or AI knowledge to join, upload content, or earn revenue. The ecosystem uses Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) for payment transparency, but this works automatically — you just create, upload, and earn.

Question 3

How do I make money as a creator?

Accepted Answer

Creators earn 60% of all revenue generated by their content, calculated based on play time (not play count). Revenue is tracked through signed DID documents for full transparency. The full split is: Creators 60%, Curators 17.5%, Technology Providers 17.5%, OCME Operations 5%.

Question 4

Is OCME free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Creator membership is free and open to everyone. There are no fees to join, no fees to upload content, and no deductions from your revenue share beyond the transparent 60/17.5/17.5/5 split.

Question 5

What content types does OCME support?

Accepted Answer

OCME currently supports video content through Colonies including AIMVS (AI Music Video Show), with news (Trust Source Media) and gaming (Project Spark) colonies in development. The ecosystem is expanding to support audio, images, and other media types.

Question 6

Why are you using USDC cryptocurrency?

Accepted Answer

OCME uses USDC (a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar) for payments because it enables transparent, verifiable transactions tracked through Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs). USDC maintains a 1:1 value with USD, so there is no cryptocurrency price volatility. This gives creators a fully auditable payment trail.

Question 7

What happens if I don't set up a wallet?

Accepted Answer

Your revenue continues to accrue in the ecosystem. You can set up a wallet at any time to receive your accumulated payments. No earnings are lost — they are tracked through the DID document system until you are ready to receive them.

Question 8

Who can curate?

Accepted Answer

Curation is an application-based role reviewed by the Industry Advisory Council (IAC). Curators need full-time equivalent commitment, community building skills, and a compelling content vision. Curators earn 17.5% of revenue — OCME is the only major ecosystem that compensates curation.

Question 9

How do I upload my content?

Accepted Answer

After creating your account at ocmeco.org, you can upload content directly to the OCME media registry. Your content is assigned a Decentralized Identifier (DID) that tracks ownership, play data, and revenue. You retain full ownership of everything you upload.

Question 10

What information do I need for my creator profile?

Accepted Answer

You need basic profile information to get started. A complete profile helps curators discover your work and helps the ecosystem track your content and revenue accurately. Payment information is needed when you are ready to receive settlements.

Question 11

What are DID documents and why do I need them?

Accepted Answer

DID (Decentralized Identifier) documents are open-standard digital records that verify your identity, track your content ownership, and create an auditable trail for every payment. They give you portable, verifiable proof of your work and earnings — not locked inside any single platform.

Question 12

How does email verification work?

Accepted Answer

When you create your OCME account, you receive a verification email to confirm your identity. This is a standard one-time process that links your email to your creator profile and DID.

Question 13

How does revenue sharing work?

Accepted Answer

Revenue is split transparently: Creators 60%, Curators 17.5%, Technology Providers 17.5%, OCME Operations 5%. Revenue is calculated based on play time, tracked through signed DID documents, and settled monthly in USDC (a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to USD) to avoid costly transaction fees. For collaborative works, splitsheets define how the creator share is divided.

Question 14

Where can I get more help?

Accepted Answer

Visit the OCME Learn hub at ocmeco.org/learn for detailed guides on how the ecosystem works, how creators get paid, how governance operates, and how to become a curator. You can also reach out through the OCME community channels.

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