LYKSTAGE is an ad-supported video hosting platform where creators begin earning revenue from their first upload and viewers receive LYK Coins for actively watching ads for at least 30 seconds without skipping.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Creators on traditional ad-supported video platforms often earn little or nothing until they reach large audience thresholds, while viewers receive no incentive for watching ads, leading to low engagement and high ad-skipping rates.
Solution
Lykstage offers a video hosting ecosystem where creators begin earning revenue from their first upload, with earnings tied to fully viewed ad impressions from engaged viewers. Viewers earn LYK Coins only after watching an ad-supported video for at least 30 uninterrupted seconds, ensuring genuine ad consumption. The platform distributes ad revenue based on the number of engaged views each video generates, and creators can augment earnings through premium rentals, subscriptions, or live TV partnerships. Viewers can redeem accumulated coins to access premium content for free, creating a reciprocal value loop between creators and audiences.
Target Audience
Primary users are independent video creators and media companies seeking immediate monetization, and viewers who are willing to watch ads in exchange for redeemable rewards.
Features
- Revenue model that credits creators only when ads are fully watched by engaged viewers
- Viewer rewards (LYK Coins) earned after 30 seconds of uninterrupted ad-supported watch time
- Premium content options (rentals, subscriptions) for select creators, redeemable with earned coins
- Support for live streaming and linear TV channel partnerships for eligible creators and media companies
- Business channels with optional click-to‑buy shopping integration, allowing purchases via wallet earnings or standard payment methods
- Cross‑device availability, including mobile apps and TV platforms, to reach audiences on various screens