The revenge of authenticity: a Swiss entrepreneur challenges Silicon Valley models

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This article examines how the creator economy is shifting away from the original promise of direct, authentic creator-to-fan relationships. It explains how agencies, chatters, and AI tools increasingly mediate interactions on platforms like OnlyFans, turning engagement into a managed service. It then introduces RedPeach, a Swiss-founded platform that tries to restore trust by requiring identity verification and banning delegated messaging. The piece frames authenticity and verifiable human interaction as the next competitive differentiator in digital creator platforms.

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