Web3 platforms are often hailed as a means to empower artists by decentralizing control and removing traditional gatekeepers.

Yet, many artists find themselves facing a new set of challenges.

Instead of dealing with more conventional intermediaries, they navigate the intricacies of blockchain tech, cryptocurrencies, and smart contracts, which can be equally opaque.

Artists feed these platforms with their work but are often subject to fluctuating token values, evolving platform rules, and governance systems that lack transparency.

While Web3 platforms hold the promise of greater autonomy, many artists are still wrestling with the complexities of understanding and controlling how their work is distributed, priced, or monetized.

Despite the promise of freedom, many artists find themselves with limited influence over how their work is discovered or how royalties are structured on Web3 platforms.

These platforms can feel like an invisible cage, where artists contribute to the system's success but have little control over the forces shaping their careers.