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For the past 11 years, I worked as Product Manager for open-source web apps (OpenCongress, OpenGovernment, AskThem and Councilmatic). Over this time, we continually sought new ways to engage our users & newsreaders to become supporting members, for our independent sustainability.
the @Join_Civil network is well-designed to support independent journalism projects. It's fully decentralized: @ReadSludge owns & runs our own site. It's open-source code, w/ built-in (optional) publishing to Ethereum blockchain, where our article archives can be openly accessed.
the CVL token opens up new possibilities for engaging readers to become Sludge Members, supporting our investigative journalism on corruption. Some early ideas, lots of possibilities: developing special rewards programs for token-holders; smart contracts for reporting; micro-tips
