Buterin Unveils DAO Plan to Boost Creator Token Fairness

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Vitalik Buterin Unveils DAO Plan to Boost Creator Token Fairness

Written by Aaron S.,

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Last Updated: February 02, 2026

Key Takeaways

Vitalik Buterin suggests linking DAOs with prediction markets to make creator tokens reward quality over quantity;
Fans could earn access or revenue shares from creator tokens tied to digital works like music or writing;
DAOs would focus on niche content by burning creator tokens to boost value and highlight deserving creators.

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Vitalik Buterin Unveils DAO Plan to Boost Creator Token Fairness

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Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum ETH $2,297.05 , has proposed a new approach to creator tokens that links decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) with prediction markets.

Creator tokens, also called content coins, are digital assets tied to a creator’s work, such as articles, music, videos, or images.

Fans can hold these tokens to gain certain rights or benefits, such as access to exclusive content or a share of future revenue.

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Buterin noted on X that most existing platforms encourage creators to produce as much content as possible.

His proposal involves creator DAOs where groups of members choose which creators or content deserve recognition. People can buy or trade tokens by predicting which projects will be accepted by these DAOs.

When the DAO approves a creator, it would burn some of that creator’s tokens. This would reduce the total number in circulation and potentially raise their value.

Buterin pointed out that current creator token platforms like BitClout and Zora often favor celebrities or influencers with large followings.

He also suggested that DAOs should focus on specific niches rather than trying to dominate the entire market. For instance, a DAO could specialize in short videos, long-form writing, or serve a particular community or region.

Buterin recently proposed embedding distributed validator technology (DVT) directly into the Ethereum protocol. How? Read the full story.