Economist Podcasts Hard-core business: valuing OnlyFans
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Jul 3, 2025 
Avantika Chilkoti, Global business correspondent at The Economist, dives into the financial intricacies of OnlyFans, discussing its disruptive impact on the adult entertainment industry. She explores its business model and the challenges it faces in regulation and exploitation. Meanwhile, Jeremy Page, Asia diplomatic editor, sheds light on the Dalai Lama's reincarnation plans at 90, and the potential ramifications for China-Tibet relations. Together, they navigate fascinating intersections of culture, politics, and the modern economy.
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OnlyFans' Profitable Subscription Model
- OnlyFans uses a subscription model instead of ad revenue, which is rare in adult content platforms.
- This model allows the business to be highly profitable and maintain steady revenue streams.
Bonnie Blue's OnlyFans Business
- Bonnie Blue earns $250,000 a month on OnlyFans through viral stunts and managing a creative team.
- Her job involves extensive admin work, showing the business side of content creation.
OnlyFans' Content Security Measures
- OnlyFans performs age verification and background checks, unlike many adult platforms.
- These measures, while basic, improve security for creators and viewers in a sensitive industry.