What makes users trust new social commerce platforms?

One of the ideas behind V-YRE is that creator opportunity should not depend entirely on follower counts or algorithm reach.

On many platforms, creators often need large audiences before they can monetize their content meaningfully. With V-YRE, I’m experimenting with a model where users can earn through direct community support such as subscriptions, gifts, tips, and engagement — regardless of whether they are already “large creators.”

I’d love to hear thoughts from the Product Hunt community:

• Do you think creator monetization should depend less on follower size?

• What motivates users to directly support creators?

• What would make you trust and regularly use a newer creator ecosystem platform?

Would love honest feedback and discussion around this idea.