Village's
creative hubs

Unite, Collaborate, and Engage

Village is Steelo's dynamic communication hub, where fans, creators, and investors come together to foster deep, meaningful connections. By integrating private chats, token-gated community spaces and curated articles, Village offers a collaborative environment that allows creators and fans to interact beyond the surface, unlocking the full potential of community-driven creativity.

Village explained

From how you'll use it to how you'll leverage it along your creative journey

Step 1

Join the
CONversation

Community is at the heart of Village. It offers a safe, encrypted space for one-on-one interactions through Chat, fostering direct communication between creators and their supporters. Whether you're receiving insights directly from your favourite creators or joining a lively group discussion, Village makes engagement personal, secure, and impactful.

Token-Gated Community Spaces: Fans holding $STZ tokens gain access to exclusive group chats, where they can interact with creators and other supporters in a collaborative and engaging environment.

Private Messaging: Creators and fans can build deeper relationships through secure, private chats, making every interaction more meaningful and personalized.

Step 2

COllaborative
COmmunities

In Village, creativity isn't just consumed – it's shared and shaped together. Communities thrive on engagement, and every $STZ token unlocks a unique level of participation in creator-led group chats. These community spaces are more than just fan groups; they are creative ecosystems where ideas are exchanged, feedback is shared, and supporters become an active part of the creator’s journey.

$STZ-Gated Group Chats: By holding $STZ tokens, fans can join exclusive community chats where creators share behind-the-scenes insights, early previews of their work, and even engage in collaborative projects.

Exclusive Discussions: From creative brainstorms to fan-led Q&As, these community spaces offer a platform for deeper connections and meaningful dialogue between creators and their most dedicated supporters.

Step 3

engaging
articles

Village also serves as a platform for long-form content and community engagement through Articles. Creators can publish exclusive, token-gated articles for their community, sharing insights, updates, or announcements. Fans can contribute by reviewing, commenting, and engaging with these articles, earning rewards for their participation through a unique peer-review system.

Peer-Reviewed Articles: Each article published in Village can be reviewed and commented on by the community, with fans rewarded for valuable feedback through a portion of the author’s promotional spend.

Monetized Engagement: Fans who engage with articles in meaningful ways – through thoughtful comments or valuable insights – can earn rewards, ensuring that the conversation benefits both the creator and the community.

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FEATURES

direct messages to engage one-on-one

Private, secure, and personal – Direct Messaging in Village allows fans to connect directly with their peers, favourite creators and other members of our ecosystem. This isn’t just a fleeting interaction; it's a chance to build a more meaningful relationship with your favourite creatives and fans of the arts. Whether it’s sharing feedback, asking questions, receiving exclusive updates or even collaborating on new bodies of work, direct messages foster a closer bond between creator and fan, making every exchange count.

Secure and Private: Enjoy end-to-end encrypted conversations that prioritize privacy and security, ensuring that your interactions remain personal.

Creator-to-Fan Conversations: Get direct insights, behind-the-scenes glimpses, or personal thank-yous from creators, deepening the fan-creator connection.

communities as token-gated hubs

For fans who want to be more than just spectators, Village offers Token-Gated Group Chats. By holding $STZ tokens, fans gain access to private community spaces where they can join exclusive conversations led by the creators themselves. These spaces are designed for deeper engagement, offering everything from project discussions to special announcements and collaborative opportunities. Fans can be active participants in the creative process, contributing ideas, giving feedback, or simply connecting with others who share their passion.

Exclusive Community Spaces: Only fans holding $STZ tokens can access these unique, creator-led group chats, offering a closer look into the creative journey.

Collaborative Conversations: Be part of community brainstorms, exclusive announcements, and creator-led discussions that you won’t find anywhere else.

articles with
peer-reviewed
rewards

In Village, creators can share exclusive Articles, offering fans deeper insights into their creative process, updates, or personal reflections. Fans can comment, engage, and even earn rewards for providing valuable feedback. Each article is token-gated, ensuring that only dedicated fans can access and engage with the content. Through a peer-review system, meaningful contributions are rewarded, making the engagement a two-way street that benefits both creators and their supporters.

Peer-Reviewed Articles: Fans can rate and comment on articles, contributing to a dynamic community of feedback and insights, with the best contributions rewarded.

Monetized Engagement: Fans are rewarded for the most upvoted comments, encouraging thoughtful and impactful contributions in the community.

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Village FAQ

How Do I Access Token-Gated Communities in Village?

To join exclusive group chats and community spaces, you need to hold $STZ tokens. These tokens unlock different levels of access, allowing you to engage more deeply with creators and their projects. Access is granted upon purchasing of the relevant creator's $STZ and revoked when they are sold, ensuring only existing investors can read, write and participate to these community spaces.

Can I Access Direct Messages with Any Creator?

Direct messages in Village are available based on the creator’s settings. Some creators may offer direct messaging to certain fans, especially those who hold a certain number of $STZ tokens, allowing for more personalized interactions. By default, messaging will be restricted to only users who are either an investor, collaborator or someone the creator follows or invests in.

What Are Peer-Reviewed Articles in Village?

These are exclusive long-form posts where fans can comment and review, earning rewards for valuable interactions and feedback. These rewards are funded by the promotional costs incurred by the author, incentivising reader engagement.

Can I Earn Rewards by Participating in Village?

Yes, fans can earn rewards by engaging with creators’ content, especially through the peer-review system for articles. Thoughtful comments and meaningful feedback are rewarded through a share of the creator's promotional spend.

How Are Rewards Distributed for Peer Reviews?

When you comment on a peer-reviewed article, your feedback is assessed by the community and the creator. The most valuable contributions receive a portion of the creator's promotional spend, incentivizing fans to contribute meaningful insights and discussions.

How Do Peer-Reviewed Articles Work in Village?

Peer-reviewed articles allow creators to share exclusive insights with their community. Fans can comment on these articles, providing feedback and engaging with the content. Similarly to other social medias, authors will have the ability to fine-tune the targeting and ad-spend of their articles, helping align writing with their desired audience.

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