Creators built the modern internet. Now it’s time the internet pays them back—with ownership, access, and real utility. Chartledge is rolling out a creator toolkit that lets YouTubers package videos, scripts, extras, and community perks as NFT-gated experiences—no smart-contract wizardry required.
Whether you publish deep-dives, music videos, tutorials, vlogs, or documentaries, Chartledge turns your channel’s best moments into persistent, ownable digital products your community can actually use.
Why this matters (in plain English)
Own your distribution: Gate premium videos, early releases, or “director’s cut” edits behind verifiable ownership—no copy-paste code, no Discord role chaos.
Bundle real value: Attach behind-the-scenes videos, transcripts/eBooks, audio commentaries, downloads, or codes to a single NFT project page.
Reward true fans: Recognize holders with exclusive drops, updates, or on-chain badges—proof they were there before your next million views.
Keep your stack: Keep uploading to YouTube as usual. Chartledge simply links to your YouTube (and Vimeo, if you use it) and wraps utility around it.
What You Can Offer (Examples)
Early Access Vault: Upload your final YouTube link privately; holders watch it here before public release.
Creator’s Commentary: Add a voiceover track, annotated script, or “how I made this” breakdown as an eBook.
Members-Only Cuts: Post alternate edits, blooper reels, or longform versions.
Course Modules: Turn playlists into a structured, token-gated learning experience with notes, assignments, and resources.
Drop-linked Perks: Gate download codes, discount links, or allow-list spots for upcoming collabs.
How it works on Chartledge
Create a Project
Add a title, description, and your full content (eBook text, script, show notes).
Paste your cover image (OpenSea-hosted NFT image) and your NFT asset URL (OpenSea link).
Attach Your Videos
Drop in YouTube links (https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID)
Optionally add Vimeo links (https://vimeo.com/...).
Chartledge converts these to secure, iframe-ready embeds.
Gate With Ownership
Fans connect their wallet (MetaMask and other EVM wallets).
Chartledge verifies either:
Creator: You are the NFT’s on-chain creator, or
Owner: The visitor’s wallet holds the NFT.
If true, content unlocks instantly—no passwords or manual checks.
Publish & Share
Share your Chartledge page across YouTube descriptions, pinned comments, X/Instagram bios, and your community hubs.
Fans who buy or already hold your NFT get instant access.
What your fans see
A polished project page with your cover art, description, and content blocks.
Connect Wallet button; after a quick approval, the page confirms creator/owner status.
Unlocked embeds: Video iframes (YouTube/Vimeo), eBook/script, audio, and links.
Optional reading tools: pagination by word-count, reading progress, and built-in text-to-speech with multiple voice styles.
For creators: quality-of-life details
YouTube-native: Use your existing uploads—no re-encoding, no storage headaches.
Mixed media: Videos, long-form text, audio notes, and resource links live together.
Clean previews: Live embed previews while you’re composing your page.
Wallet essentials: One-click MetaMask connect; safe display of truncated addresses.
Slugging & deduping: SEO-friendly slugs derived from your OpenSea link with collision protection.
Admin controls: Simple edit and delete actions guarded by creator verification.
Common YouTuber workflows
1) Early Access Premiere
Upload to YouTube unlisted → paste link into Chartledge → gate for holders → share the Chartledge link with members first.
2) Premium Course
Each module is a video (YouTube) + lesson notes (eBook text) + downloadable resources → gate the entire bundle to owners.
3) Collector Editions
Standard video public on YouTube → deluxe edition (long cut + commentary + script PDF) on Chartledge for NFT owners.
What about piracy?
No tool can guarantee zero screen-capture. But Chartledge reduces low-effort sharing by:
Wallet-based gating (no shareable passwords),
Embed container protections (context-menu disable on supported embeds; sensible referrer policies),
Value in the bundle (utility, updates, codes, community)—things that lose value when copied out of context.
Use Chartledge alongside your channel memberships/Patreon for layered access and perks.
Quick start (two minutes)
Mint or pick an NFT that represents your project or membership.
In Chartledge: Create Project → paste OpenSea NFT URL and cover image URL.
Add YouTube links, optional Vimeo links, and your script/notes.
Hit Save. Share your page with holders and in your video descriptions.
FAQ
Do I have to leave YouTube?
No. Keep using YouTube as your primary upload destination. Chartledge wraps utility and gating around your existing videos.
What chains/wallets are supported?
EVM wallets (e.g., MetaMask). Ownership checks align with your OpenSea asset links.
Can I gate by creator or owner?
Yes. Chartledge verifies if the connected wallet is the NFT’s creator or a current owner—either qualifies for access (you decide how you want to use it).
Does this replace channel memberships?
Not necessarily. Many creators run both: YouTube Memberships for broad perks and NFT utility on Chartledge for collectors and power users.
The bottom line
You put weeks into a single upload. With Chartledge, that work can live beyond the view count—as a premium, ownable utility that rewards your most committed fans. It’s still your channel. Now it’s also your on-chain product.
Ready to invite your audience into Web3 utility?
Bundle your next video drop on Chartledge—and let your real fans unlock more than just a watch.
