Experiments in platform cooperativism

Confrontations Europe [vc_btn title= »Télécharger l’article » style= »outline » color= »primary » align= »right » i_icon_fontawesome= »fa fa-file-pdf-o » add_icon= »true » link= »url:http%3A%2F%2Fconfrontations.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F05%2FInterface-107-Sharing-economy.pdf||target:%20_blank| »] Experiments in platform cooperativism 1D LAB Three major recording companies control 75% of value-creating power while the rest is split between very small companies, putting cultural diversity at risk. 1D LAB, a general interest cooperative (SCIC) created in 2010, has invented a new, fairer and more sustainable value-sharing system. It has developed an innovative business model called the Territorial Creative Contribution, through which it sells user subscriptions (mainly to institutions such as libraries, schools and works committees) then shares the proceeds between the beneficiaries: the creators (fixed share + variable share) and a solidarity-based savings fund intended to promote creativity. The remainder is allocated to various operating and investment costs (essentially research and development). Its spearhead product, the 1D Touch streaming platform, features a library of music tracks and video games that will soon be supplemented by digital