Stop chasing algorithms. Start building short-series IP, ownership, and long-term leverage.
Social media is for disposable trends. You rent your audience, and the algorithm changes the rent daily. You are a tenant.
Vertikal is for assets. We are the home of the 2–10 minute cinematic window. Here, you are a landlord. You own the IP, the franchise, and the upside.
The V Badge signals contribution, priority, and access. It is earned, not bought.
Strictly capped at the first 50 creators. The visionaries who defined the platform. Signals highest algorithmic priority and founding equity status.
VibeCode is Vertikal's real-time comment overlay system. Comments flow across the screen as you watch, creating a shared viewing experience without interrupting the content.
Comments appear in real-time as viewers react to moments. No scrolling, no pausing. Pure immersion.
VibeCode preserves the cultural conversation. It's not just comments—it's community context layered over the art.
VibeCode creates real-time engagement without interruption. Comments flow over content, preserving cultural context. This isn't social media—it's cinematic conversation.
You own the IP, not rent it. Build franchises, not followers. Long-tail revenue through licensing, merchandising, and expansion. Assets, not algorithms.
Built for the 2–10 minute cinematic window. Curated, brand-safe, algorithm-free. We're not competing with TikTok—we're building the infrastructure for premium vertical storytelling.
Black creators drive the trends that power billion-dollar platforms, yet historically receive the smallest slice of the capitalization. We are fixing the glitch.
This is a market opportunity, not charity. By aggregating Black creative power and enforcing ownership rights, we convert cultural influence into durable enterprise value.
We value retention over virality. A loyal audience of 10k is worth more than a passive audience of 1M.
| Stage | Audience | Revenue Sources | Est. Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging | 10k Loyal | Ad Share + Tipping | $2k – $5k |
| Verified | 50k Loyal | Ads + Brand Deals | $10k – $25k |
| Franchise | 100k+ | Licensing + Merch | $100k+ / yr |
Chart: Monthly revenue by badge tier
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Submit a 2-minute cinematic proof of concept. Prove the world exists.
Greenlit creators get distribution support to drop a full 6-10 episode season.
Successful IP moves to merchandising, events, and external licensing (Netflix/Hulu).
You retain the rights. You built the asset. You reap the long-tail reward.