Learn About OCME

Everything you need to understand how OCME works — from what creator-governed content means to how you get paid, how governance works, and how to join. Each page below is a complete guide designed to answer the questions creators, curators, and industry observers ask most.

Creator Essentials

• What is OCME? — The master explainer. What OCME is, who it's for, how it works, and what makes it different from YouTube, Patreon, and other platforms.
• What is Creator-Governed Content? — OCME's core thesis. How CGC differs from platform-governed content, what decisions creators actually make, and why it matters for your income.
• How Creators Get Paid — The money page. Revenue splits, play-time-based calculations, DID-signed audit trails, splitsheets for collaboration, and settlement periods.
• How to Join OCME — Get started. Creator membership is free and open. Curator and technology provider paths explained.

Going Deeper

• OCME vs. Other Platforms — Side-by-side comparison of OCME, YouTube, Patreon, Spotify, TikTok, Twitch, and Substack across revenue, governance, ownership, and transparency.
• Become a Curator — The only major ecosystem that pays curators. What curators do, how much they earn (17.5%), and how to apply.
• How OCME Governance Works — The full governance structure: Board, IAC, Executive Director, decision authority matrix, 9 core principles, and ToIP framework.

Explore the Ecosystem

• The Video Media Colony — OCME's flagship colony. 5.1 million views, 425x YoY growth, and the home of AI music video.

Still have questions?

Check the FAQ or visit ocmeco.org to create your account and start exploring.