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Zug, July 2026 – The creator economy in the online adult entertainment industry is evolving rapidly. Many platforms continue to focus heavily on reach, likes and a constant stream of new content. The Swiss platform 4based is taking a different approach, combining traditional content monetisation with smart, long-term participation models that enable genuine passive income – not only for active creators, but also for affiliates.

70 per cent of direct revenue goes to creators

For traditional creators, the basic model remains attractive: they receive 70 per cent of their own revenue from subscriptions, exclusive content and private interactions with fans. This high share ensures fair earnings from their own work and provides a solid financial foundation in a challenging market.

Lifelong network connections as game-changers

However, the key advantage of 4based lies in the additional models that go beyond its own content:

• Fan Referral: Anyone who brings new users to the platform receives 10 per cent of the total revenue generated by these referred fans – for life. It doesn’t matter which creator these fans go on to spend money on. Every new fan thus becomes a long-term source of income.
• Creator referral: In addition, you’ll receive 5 per cent of the revenue generated by creators you’ve referred yourself, also on a permanent basis.

This structure makes it possible to build a growing digital network that generates long-term returns, much like a diversified share portfolio. Two of the three sources of revenue operate largely independently of ongoing content production. This allows creators to gradually build up a passive income alongside their active work, thereby reducing their dependence on algorithms and the pressure to post daily.

Attractive opportunities for pure affiliates too

4based is also particularly interesting for affiliates who do not wish to present themselves as traditional creators. They can use the platform purely for marketing and referrals, without producing their own adult content or maintaining a profile as a model.

Through targeted advertising – for example via social media channels, blogs, forums or their own affiliate websites – affiliates bring new fans and creators to 4based and benefit in the long term from the revenue shares mentioned above. An affiliate who successfully refers users receives 10 per cent of their platform revenue for life, without ever having to offer their own subscriptions or private shows. Anyone who also refers talented creators secures an additional 5 per cent share of their revenue.

This model makes 4based one of the few platforms on which affiliates can build a scalable, largely passive income without being in the spotlight themselves. The effort involved is limited to one-off or ongoing marketing activities, whilst the income continues to flow in the long term.

Sustainable wealth creation in the adult industry

In an industry where revenue often depends on short-term trends and intense production pressures, 4based is committed to sustainability. Success is no longer measured solely by the volume of content published, but increasingly by the development of a stable community and a value-generating network.

Both creators and affiliates can thus create a digital asset that grows over time and generates a steady income. Those who get involved early on stand to benefit particularly greatly from this forward-looking approach.

You can find more information and find out how to get started as a creator or affiliate here: www.4based.com