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[–] 25714743? ago 

Personally, I don't like to see this monetized. There is a risk that people will create the news stories, or become part of them, to collect the "bounty".

If used properly, with correct search terms, you can access live citizen journalists reporting on Twitter and TikTok.

[–] 25714787? [S] ago 

The necessity for bounties stems from the need to incentivize people who are nearby to where you want to investigate, to go investigate for you. The only footage you can see on TikTok, Twitter, YT, Fb, periscope, etc is that which someone already felt like streaming for you. This is a collaboration tool. Purists in our alpha group think the tokens are a nice touch, but emphasize that they would mostly be interested in streaming if it is for a compelling investigation, like the dam in China, or to capture a riot on film. Just earn tokens on the app by collecting bounties or providing insightful research and there's no need to ever purchase anything.

[–] 25714898? ago 

That makes sense. There are a few applications that use that same kind of incentive. For example: Billion Graves. People will want a pic of their relative's gravesite - so they will post the request - and someone in the area can accept the task. The Billion Graves app will push notifications to members in the requested area, or you can search your own area for nearby requests.

Please get legal advice and liability insurance. Years ago, I paid about $1500 a year for $1million errors and omissions coverage.