Better Marketing through Mutual Value: A Bitcoin-backed Blueprint

Insightful Bits
3 min readSep 25, 2023
Stacking Sats for Engagement

As we navigate the internet, the cacophony of unsolicited ads has become a constant hum, an intrusive background noise that users have been conditioned to accept as the price of entry. We are constantly observed, our digital footprints forming detailed profiles without our explicit consent.

Amidst this Web2 landscape, brands deploy vast resources to target, yet remain in the dark, mostly speaking “at” the audience rather than “with” them. Brands and users have no direct dialogue through digital advertising, their interactions mediated by ad servers and websites, the very entities profiting most from this asymmetrical relationship. The incentives for users to engage with ads are rare, and the construction of the experiences doesn’t allow for meaningful brand interaction.

Market research is much more effective in establishing lines of communication and understanding with the audience. But the choices there are expensive studies conducted by high priced research firms, or lower cost options that collect perfunctory responses. A more cost effective way to get thoughtful audience feedback is needed.

The Bitcoin era represents a turning point where sovereign individuals can pursue a journey unburdened by outdated rules of legacy constructs. The internet isn’t merely a space to visit but an extension of our life. As such, users should be able to choose the terms of their attention and feedback.

Emerging from the ethos of the Bitcoin movement, Insightful Bits is crafting a better model where marketers and individuals are trading partners in a value-for-value exchange. We champion the sovereign individual, empowering them to decide with whom and on what terms they share their data, attention, and feedback. We propose a path where marketing isn’t forced exposure; it’s a two-way dialogue.

We envision a future where users are directly rewarded for their engagement, where every brand interaction is a mutual exchange, and Bitcoin is the currency of that exchange. We want to facilitate “lean forward” ad experiences that elevate the marketing experience and give users a voice. Why does an ad resonate or miss the mark? What could the brand offer that would be more appealing? In some cases substantive feedback might earn an additional bonus from the brand, or an invitation into a higher paying study. Those are the scenarios and relationships we want to enable.

Our first phase is to establish a centralized marketplace for brand experiences and market research. However, our ultimate ambition extends beyond the prevailing model of unsolicited ad serving. Transitioning to a decentralized model bolstered by Web3 infrastructure is key to amplifying the reach and utility of this evolution. Much like how Netflix revolutionized content consumption, transitioning from mailed DVDs to digital streaming as technology advanced, Insightful Bits aims to usher in a second phase where opt-in interactive brand experiences permeate the broader digital landscape.

Bitcoin embodies personal sovereignty over one’s assets. In the “attention economy,” both your time and engagement are precious commodities. The only two things that truly have a fixed supply are time and Bitcoin. Thus, we’re streamlining the process for you to exchange your attention and interaction for Bitcoin, the only modern sovereign currency.

We’re excited about initiating this movement. Realizing this new paradigm necessitates the collective participation of millions. What the marketplace demands can become reality. We invite you to join us on this mission, where your time and attention are truly valued. Together, let’s redefine the rules for digital marketing, transforming brand interactions into a mutual exchange, governed by choice, and anchored in value.

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Insightful Bits

Insightful Bits reshapes the dynamics between marketers and individuals, with value-for-value exchange. User engagement and feedback is rewarded with Bitcoin.