How to Join OCME | Become a Creator, Curator, or Technology Provider
Joining OCME as a creator is free and open to everyone. Sign up, upload your content, and start earning 60% of revenue from day one — no gatekeepers, no approval process, no fees.
How do I join OCME?
Visit ocmeco.org and create your account. Creator membership is free and open — there is no application, no waitlist, and no fee. Over 800 members have already joined, with roughly 100 new members signing up every month.
OCME offers three membership paths depending on how you want to participate. Most people start as creators, and you can always expand your role later.
What types of membership does OCME offer?
OCME has three membership tiers, each with a distinct role in the ecosystem:
| Membership | Role | How to Join | Revenue Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creator | Upload and monetize content | Free and open | 60% of revenue |
| Curator | Build streaming experiences, generate revenue, grow audiences | Application-based (IAC approval) | 17.5% of revenue |
| Technology Provider | Provide distribution tooling, registry, and payment infrastructure | Partnership agreement | 17.5% of revenue |
All membership types can participate in OCME governance. The ecosystem is designed so that every role adds value — creators make the content, curators bring it to audiences and generate revenue, and technology providers build the infrastructure that makes it all work.
How do I join as a creator?
Creator membership is the main path into OCME, and it's designed to be as simple as possible:
- Create your account at ocmeco.org. No fees, no application.
- Upload your content to the OCME media registry. The registry already holds over 6,000 content pieces from the creator community.
- Start earning. Revenue is based on play time, not play count — so quality content that holds attention earns more than clickbait.
You retain full ownership of everything you upload. Your content is tracked through signed DID (Decentralized Identifier) documents, which means your identity and work are portable. You're never locked in. To understand what makes this different from traditional platforms, see What is Creator Governed Content?.
How do I apply to become a curator?
Curators are the people who build streaming experiences around creator content — think playlist curators, live stream hosts, and channel programmers. Unlike traditional platforms, OCME actually compensates curators with a 17.5% revenue share.
Curator membership is application-based because the role requires a serious commitment:
- Full-time equivalent dedication to building compelling streaming content
- Community building skills — curators are audience builders, not just aggregators
- Application review and approval by the Industry Advisory Council (IAC)
If you're interested in this path, learn more at How to Become an OCME Curator. If you're not sure whether the creator or curator path is right for you, start as a creator. You can always apply for curator status later.
What happens after I join?
Once you're in, you're part of a working ecosystem — not just a platform. Here's what your first week looks like:
- Upload content to the media registry and start earning revenue immediately
- Collaborate with other creators. When you collaborate, splitsheets define exactly how revenue is divided — tracked through signed DID documents with a full audit trail.
- Participate in governance. OCME is a creator-governed ecosystem where members shape the rules. Your voice counts from the moment you join.
The OCME ecosystem reached 5.1 million views in October 2025 — a 425x increase year-over-year. The audience is growing, and new creators benefit from an ecosystem that's actively scaling.
Can I participate in OCME governance?
Yes. OCME is a 501(c)(6) non-profit governed by its members, not by a corporate board answering to shareholders. Every member can participate in the governance process.
The ecosystem is governed by three bodies: the Board of Directors (legal/fiduciary oversight), the Industry Advisory Council (governance framework and policy), and the Executive Director (day-to-day operations). The IAC is made up of active ecosystem participants — creators and curators who do the actual work.
OCME's 9 core principles guarantee that creator empowerment, transparency, and fair compensation aren't just marketing language — they're structural commitments built into the governance framework. To see the full breakdown of how decisions are made, read How OCME Governance Works.