📍Phase 3 – NFTs & Ads

🎯 Objective: Introduce monetization, premium features, and decentralized advertising.

Key Milestones:

• 🎨 NFT-Based Memberships

  • Mint tradable NFTs for premium access, creator perks, and exclusive content.

• 🧵 Profile Customization with NFTs

  • Verified badges, themes, and community status via NFT ownership.

• 📢 Decentralized Ad System

  • Smart contract-based ad bidding with revenue sharing for users.

• 🔒 User-Controlled Ad Preferences

  • Opt-in system for viewing ads and earning rewards.

🧠 Focuses on the creator economy and user monetization in a trustless way.

🧩 Steps:

1. Launch NFT Membership Tiers

   • Create mintable NFTs with access to exclusive features or communities.

2. Enable NFT Profile Customization

   • Let users display badges, profile styles, or unlock filters based on NFT ownership.

3. Build Decentralized Ad System

   • Use smart contracts for ad bidding and revenue sharing.

4. Launch Opt-In Ad Revenue Sharing

   • Allow users to earn $ECHO by opting into relevant ads.

5. Token Gating for Premium Content

   • Lock certain posts or features behind NFT/token ownership.