Locals

Locals is a creator-founded platform that emphasizes ownership and control for its users, operating as an alternative to algorithm-driven social media. Creators can build subscription communities where members access exclusive posts, discussion threads, and live streams. The platform is built on blockchain technology and gives creators full ownership of their audience data and content.

Locals appeals to creators and thought leaders who want to build engaged communities around paid memberships while maintaining direct relationships with members. Compared to Discord for communities or Patreon for memberships, Locals combines both functions in a single interface designed specifically for paid community building, though it remains smaller than established alternatives.