What is LimeWire?

The original version of LimeWire was a free peer-to-peer file sharing client for Windows, MacOS, Linux and Solaris. 

The objective at LimeWire 2.0, under the guidance of co-CEOs Paul and Julian Zehetmayr, is to revolutionize the creator economy by introducing a pioneering content subscription platform centered around the concept of ownership. This is made possible through the utilization of blockchain technology and Web3.

LimeWire serves as a platform that enables content creators, artists, and brands to establish membership-based communities catering to their most devoted fans. Their primary goal is to assist artists in establishing a consistent stream of revenue by providing a platform and framework for direct fan membership. As a result, fans gain access to exclusive content, a private community, direct communication channels with the artists and brands they admire, and an opportunity to be part of their creative journey. 

Through the implementation of blockchain technology, they ensure that exclusive content and assets are both ownable and tradable. This allows fans not only to consume exclusive content but also to actively participate in the success of the creators they support. In essence, LimeWire stands as the pioneering Web3 subscription platform for artists, brands, and creators. 

Getting started on LimeWire is simple and straightforward. Simply sign up using an email address. 

Once you’ve signed up, you can also verify your account. Verified users are able to export their digital collectible assets to an external blockchain wallet. Getting verified is easy and only takes a few minutes to complete.

What Does LimeWire Offer Content Creators? 

As a groundbreaking content-creator centric innovation, the LimeWire platform not only grants fans access to exclusive content from their favorite creators but also empowers them to own each and every piece of content published by the creators on the platform. Their distinctive approach ensures that subscribers receive an NFT for every content item shared by an artist throughout their subscription period. These NFTs serve as access tokens that unlock the shared content, thereby placing artists in complete control of their creative works.

By harnessing the potential of blockchain and NFT technology, this ownership-centered content system introduces a multitude of opportunities for both creators and users. Users can now engage in content trading with fellow platform users, while also earning royalties from Pay-Per-View (PPV) revenue generated by non-subscribers. Furthermore, users have the chance to actively participate in the long-term success of emerging creators.

Becoming a Creator on the LimeWire platform is very easy. Simply create a profile. 

LimeWire has credible partners in the entertainment and blockchain industries. 

LMWR Token

$LMWR serves as a crucial utility token deeply integrated within the LimeWire platform and ecosystem.

The LimeWire Token, an ERC-20 utility token deeply ingrained in the LimeWire ecosystem, is designed to offer various advantages and enhance the user experience throughout the LimeWire platform. In mid-2022, a successful strategic and private pre-sale of the LimeWire Token raised $10.4 million, with notable backers such as Kraken Ventures, Crypto.com Capital, GSR, and Arrington Capital.

Before listing LMWR on major exchanges, a successful public token sale was conducted through our own technical infrastructure, as well as Republic and Bit2Me. The public sale attracted thousands of investors loyal to the LimeWire brand, resulting in a total raised amount of $17.75 million

How to Purchase LMWR Tokens

$LMWR tokens can be bought and sold on different crypto exchanges including: KuCoin, Bybit, Kraken, Gateio, BitMart, Crypto.com, or on decentralised exchanges such as Uniswap.

Alternatively, swapping another asset for $LMWR tokens using a web3 wallet such as MetaMask is also a convenient way of acquiring the tokens.

The LimeWire Token utility can be categorized into three main pillars:

• Loyalty Tiers & Benefits: LMWR holders enjoy perks and benefits, including LimeWire Token rewards, community voting rights, and exclusive access to NFT drops. Users are classified into loyalty tiers based on their LimeWire Token holdings on the platform.
• Payment & Rewards: LMWR can be used across the LimeWire platform for discounts on subscriptions, tipping creators, direct messaging, and accessing paid posts.
• Governance & Decentralization: LimeWire Token holders actively participate in the LimeWire ecosystem, with the token becoming the backbone of LimeWire’s decentralized creator economy. Holders have voting rights on product development decisions and LimeWire Foundation initiatives, such as selecting supported creators through the artist fund.

Additionally, LMWR enables earnings for creators, who can choose to receive their earnings in USD or LMWR with a lower platform revenue share applied to LMWR earnings. A rewards system incentivizes user activity and content creation, while governance features empower holders to shape the LimeWire ecosystem.

With the implementation of the Pay-per-View feature, access fees paid by non-subscribers for unique content are accumulated and redistributed in LMWR to subscribers who hold that content as an NFT. This mechanism ensures a steady flow of LMWR tokens and includes an automatic buy-back component.

The LMWR tokenomics are designed for the long-term vision of the LimeWire platform. The total supply is fixed at 1,000,000,000 (1 billion) tokens with no inflationary capabilities, guaranteeing a stable supply. A significant portion of the LMWR allocation is designated for the community, including a 1 million LMWR allocation to be evenly distributed among all LimeWire Originals holders.

Certain LMWR allocation categories have lockup and monthly release periods to regulate token flow and maintain a healthy market. The longest lockup and release periods apply to the team, advisors, and strategic/private sale investors, demonstrating their long-term commitment to the project. 

LimeWire Referral Program

The core of LimeWire’s growth and vitality stems from content creators and artists. When you introduce a content creator to the LimeWire platform, you become eligible for a 10% commission on all sales and membership revenue generated by that creator for a duration of 3 years.

Staking $LMWR

It appears that LimeWire intends to introduce $LMWR staking where users can earn rewards. Simply deposit your $LMWR tokens by connecting your web3 wallet to the LimeWire platform. 

Send your LimeWire tokens to your deposit address. 

Go to Payments section of the LimeWire dashboard to confirm your tokens have been deposited. 

From there you’ll be able to stake your $LMWR tokens. 

You can also stake some of your rewards once you start accumulating. 

LimeWire AI Studio

LimeWire has great artificial intelligence (AI) integrations which make it possible for creators to create content using AI. 

Conclusion 

LimeWire revolves around community and membership, placing them at the core of our platform. As a creator joining LimeWire, your first step is to establish your creator page, which serves as the foundation of your presence on LimeWire and the hub for new and existing fans to discover your work.

Utilizing blockchain and NFT technology, LimeWire ensures that each piece of exclusive content on the platform becomes ownable and tradable. Subscribers not only have access to the content you create but also possess a digital collectible representing every photo, video, audio, and text post you publish during their subscription period. This unique feature allows fans to trade your content among themselves, potentially increasing its value. 

Whether you choose to offer a free-access feed or require a monthly membership payment, LimeWire gives you the flexibility to publish limited-edition content or rare creations at an additional cost for fans to unlock and own.

You have the option to share your content for free, which aids in expanding your audience rapidly, or opt for paid memberships that generate recurring revenue as a creator.

Each time one of your posts is resold or traded among fans on the platform, you receive a 2.5% royalty based on the sale price. This ensures that you receive appropriate compensation for highly sought-after items, indefinitely. 

In contrast to other membership platforms, LimeWire directly hosts all the content you create, eliminating the need for third-party platforms like Vimeo. This approach allows you to stay informed about the locations where your creative works are uploaded and helps us mitigate the risk of content piracy.