Monetization Guide
Turn your creativity into a sustainable career with OikosTV's diverse revenue streams.
Revenue Streams
OikosTV offers multiple ways to earn, from direct viewer support to premium content access. Most advanced features require joining the Open Platform Program (OPP).
Direct Support
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Tips | One-time digital gifts from your viewers |
| Memberships | Recurring monthly support with exclusive perks |
Premium Content
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Paid Videos | Charge for access to specific high-value videos |
| Bundles | Sell collections of videos as a single package |
| Digital Products | Sell files like PDFs, presets, or toolkits |
Deep Dive
Tips & Memberships
Setting up Tips
Enable the "Tip Jar" in your Studio settings. You can define custom amounts (e.g., $2, $5, $10) that viewers can send during live streams or on video pages.
To enable tips:
- Navigate to Studio → Monetization → Tips
- Toggle "Enable Tip Jar"
- Set your suggested tip amounts
- Connect your Stripe account for payouts
Creating Membership Tiers
Build a community of loyal supporters by creating tiers. Each tier can have its own price point and unique perks (e.g., custom badges, exclusive videos, or early access).
Recommended tier structure:
| Tier | Price range | Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Supporter | $2-5/mo | Custom badge, supporter-only chat |
| Insider | $5-15/mo | Exclusive videos, early access |
| VIP | $15+/mo | All perks + direct messaging, behind-the-scenes |
Premium Content & Digital Goods
Paid Videos
Select any video in your library and set a price. Viewers can purchase access to watch the full content.
Bundles (Collections)
Group multiple videos into a single "Collection." This is perfect for series, tutorials, or special event coverage. Viewers pay once to unlock the entire set.
Digital Products
Go beyond video! Sell non-video assets like PDF guides, presets, toolkits, or high-resolution wallpapers directly through your channel page.
Growth & Partnerships
Funding Goals
Set milestones for your community to help you reach. For example, "New Studio Setup" or "Travel Fund." Show progress bars to encourage viewer participation.
Sponsorships
Manage brand partnerships directly from your dashboard. Set up profiles for sponsors and manage active advertising campaigns on your channel.
The Open Platform Program (OPP)
Ready to take your channel to the next level? The OPP unlocks our most powerful monetization tools.
What you get with OPP:
- Full access to Memberships and Digital Products
- Advanced Sponsorship management tools
- Access to the Creator Fund
- Enhanced analytics for revenue tracking
How to apply
Navigate to Studio → Monetization and click "Apply for OPP". Our team will review your channel's eligibility based on community guidelines and engagement metrics.
Revenue sharing
OikosTV takes a competitive cut of transactions. OPP members receive a higher revenue share percentage. Check your exact rate in Studio → Monetization → Overview.