Creator fees have become a heated discussion point across launchpads lately. The community's split on this—some backing it, others pushing back. When designing creator rewards several months back, we zeroed in on one key area: compensating those actually building (CTOs). Our thinking was straightforward. Creator fees could serve as the mechanism to reward the people doing the heavy lifting, making sure builders got properly incentivized. But here's where it gets interesting. The conversation isn't just about whether fees should exist. It's about how they're structured, who benefits, and whether the community sees them as fair compensation or an extra tax on participation. Different launchpads are experimenting with different models—some offering tiered rewards, others making it voluntary. The underlying principle though remains consistent: recognizing that creators drive ecosystem growth and deserve direct incentives for their contributions.