How Better Payouts Compound Into Better Influencer MarketingBusinessHow Better Payouts Compound Into Better Influencer Marketing26 May 20268 minute readFaster, easier creator payments don't just save your finance team time — they unlock lower rates, new markets, and long-term partnerships. Here's the flywheel.LLukas SteinerCEO
How to Pay Creators in 60+ CurrenciesBusinessHow to Pay Creators in 60+ Currencies18 May 20266 minute readOne balance. 60+ currencies. Stablecoin option for instant cross-border. Self-billing invoices generated automatically in any currency. Creator picks their preferred method. Finance gets a clean export. Live in 72 hours.JJohannes KaresCTO
Stablecoin Payouts for Businesses: A Practical Guide to USDC and EURCBusinessStablecoin Payouts for Businesses: A Practical Guide to USDC and EURC11 May 20269 minute readThis article explains what stablecoins are in finance-team language, what problem they actually solve for business payouts, the genuine concerns worth taking seriously, and when they make sense.JJohannes KaresCTO
The Real Cost of Paying Influencers Through Your Finance TeamBusinessThe Real Cost of Paying Influencers Through Your Finance Team5 May 20266 minute readYour influencer marketing program isn't held back by your creators, your briefs, or your budget. It's held back by an AP process designed for paying corporate vendors that was never updated for creator-economy timescales.LLukas SteinerCEO
The Best Payout Software for Agencies & Platforms in 2026BusinessThe Best Payout Software for Agencies & Platforms in 202628 Apr 20262 minute readChoosing the right payout software in 2026 isn't just about moving money; it’s about turning your financial operations into a competitive advantage.LLukas SteinerCEO
Self-Billing Invoices ExplainedBusinessSelf-Billing Invoices Explained14 Apr 202610 minute readThis article explains what a self-billing invoice is, when you can use it, how it works under EU rules, and how much time it can realistically save — with a soft landing into how modern payout software handles it automatically.JJohannes KaresCTO
Build vs Buy: The True Cost of Creator Payout InfrastructureBusinessBuild vs Buy: The True Cost of Creator Payout Infrastructure7 Apr 20266 minute readThis article breaks down what it actually costs to build creator payout infrastructure in-house, what the hidden subsystems are, and where the math tips toward buying.JJohannes KaresCTO
Introducing: Talentir WalletYouTubeIntroducing: Talentir Wallet31 Mar 20263 minute readWe upgraded your wallet to be more secure, faster, and fully yours. Here's what changed, and how to migrate in under a minute.JJohannes KaresCTO
Here's How Labels Can Pay Artists in Days, Not Quarters.BusinessHere's How Labels Can Pay Artists in Days, Not Quarters.10 Mar 20266 minute readIf royalty processing is consuming the majority of your finance and royalty team's quarter, that capacity isn't coming back through hiring. It's coming back through infrastructure.LLukas SteinerCEO
What to Do When Your PayPal Business Account Gets LimitedBusinessWhat to Do When Your PayPal Business Account Gets Limited10 Mar 20268 minute readPayPal Business account limited? Here's how to resolve the immediate issue, why it keeps happening, and when it's time to consider a dedicated payout layer.JJohannes KaresCTO
How to Manage Hundreds of Small-Scale Creator Payments Every DayBusinessHow to Manage Hundreds of Small-Scale Creator Payments Every Day26 Feb 20263 minute readTalentir is the perfect infrastructure for the high-volume, small-amount reality of the UGC industry.SSara LombardoMarketing & Communications
How Businesses use Talentir to pay creators and scaleBusinessHow Businesses use Talentir to pay creators and scale22 Feb 20265 minute readIf your company is already using Talentir or you are considering using us to pay the creators you work with, taking advantage of this amazing technology we have built, here is a step-by-step guide.JJohannes KaresCTO
The new Talentir Podcast is here!YouTubeThe new Talentir Podcast is here!19 Jan 20264 minute readThere have never been more ways to make money online, and never more people trying. Our Podcast "Monetized" is finally out!LLukas SteinerCEO
Talentir is even more transparent now!BusinessTalentir is even more transparent now!21 Dec 20251 minute readTransparency has always been a major focus at Talentir. We want creators and businesses to feel like they can trust us and any doubts can be solved easily. Our priority is to keep everything clear and straight forward.JJohannes KaresCTO
The New Talentir Brand is live!BusinessThe New Talentir Brand is live!14 Nov 20253 minute readTalentir's brand new website is now officially live! The new design features a bold and energetic orange and two new sections: for businesses and for youtubersLLukas SteinerCEO
PayPal and Venmo Payouts Are Now Live on TalentirYouTubePayPal and Venmo Payouts Are Now Live on Talentir26 Aug 20253 minute readTalentir now supports PayPal and Venmo Payouts, alongside bank and USDC, and EURC, giving creators faster, flexible, global access to earnings with real-time withdrawals and simple setup.JJohannes KaresCTO
The End of the Invoice: Why the Creator Economy is Still BehindBusinessThe End of the Invoice: Why the Creator Economy is Still Behind18 Aug 20254 minute readThis article explores why outdated, manual invoicing slows down agencies, MCNs, and platforms—and how a new financial architecture is making it obsolete. By adopting a Merchant of Record model, yield-generating payout flows, and real-time payment rails, companies can eliminate compliance risk, cut admin workload by up to 80%, and even turn payouts into a profit center. Talentir I/O positions itself as the financial operating system for the creator economy, delivering instant global payments, zero payout liability, and new revenue streams for businesses working with creators.LLukas SteinerCEO
How to Optimize the YouTube Withholding TaxYouTubeHow to Optimize the YouTube Withholding Tax1 Jul 202511 minute readThis comprehensive guide helps YouTube creators understand how taxes apply to their income—from AdSense and sponsorships to merchandise and affiliate sales. It covers self-employment tax basics, deductible business expenses, and how to reduce or avoid U.S. withholding taxes through tax treaties like the one between the U.S. and Austria. With step-by-step guidance on submitting the W-8BEN form and smart tax strategies, creators can optimize their earnings while staying compliant.LLukas SteinerCEO
What is YouTube Content ID and How do I Enable itYouTubeWhat is YouTube Content ID and How do I Enable it24 Jun 202512 minute readYouTube Content ID is YouTube’s system for identifying and managing copyrighted content using digital fingerprinting. It enables rights holders to detect, monetize, or block unauthorized use of their content. This guide explains how Content ID works, how to access it, and how creators can use it to protect and profit from their work.LLukas SteinerCEO
World's First Yield-Generation Program for YouTubeYouTubeWorld's First Yield-Generation Program for YouTube24 Mar 20252 minute readTalentir connects AdSense earnings to DeFi protocols like AAVE—automating the process to earn 6–12% yield on ad revenue.LLukas SteinerCEO
Talentir's 7-Figure Round: Revolutionizing Creator PaymentsBusinessTalentir's 7-Figure Round: Revolutionizing Creator Payments4 Mar 20254 minute readTalentir secures a seven-figure seed round to scale its blockchain payment system, offering YouTube creators real-time payouts, interest on revenue, and eliminating intermediaries.LLukas SteinerCEO
Why Stablecoins are the Future of YouTube PayoutsYouTubeWhy Stablecoins are the Future of YouTube Payouts25 Oct 20242 minute readWith the rise of digital payment innovations, YouTube creators now have more options for receiving their earnings, including stablecoins like USDC.LLukas TurnovskyCSO
Talentir, Coinbase & The Migration to BaseBusinessTalentir, Coinbase & The Migration to Base21 Oct 20243 minute readWe've always been committed to providing you with the most efficient, secure, and user-friendly experience possible. That's why we've made the decision to migrate to Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution developed by Coinbase.JJohannes KaresCTO
What Are YouTube Royalties and How Do They Work?YouTubeWhat Are YouTube Royalties and How Do They Work?8 Jul 20248 minute readA main source of many content creators' income is YouTube royalties, but what are they, how do they work, and how do you collect them? Find out today.LLukas SteinerCEO
Partnership with dig dis!BusinessPartnership with dig dis!13 Mar 20243 minute readdig dis! has joined forces with Talentir to introduce Blockchain Royalties, enabling dig dis! artists to share their earnings with an unprecedented level of precision and reach.JJohannes KaresCEO
Neighboring Rights, Royalties and Their CollectionYouTubeNeighboring Rights, Royalties and Their Collection30 Oct 20236 minute readThe field of neighboring rights and their collection can be complex and confusing. This article will discuss them and teach you everything you need to know.LLukas SteinerCEO
Andhim Gives All Future Earnings of Latest YouTube Video to FansYouTubeAndhim Gives All Future Earnings of Latest YouTube Video to Fans11 Oct 20232 minute readThe electronic dance music duo, Andhim, is breaking new ground by giving all future earnings of their latest YouTube video to their fans.LLukas SteinerCEO
Compensation for Mechanical Royalties: Paying and CollectingYouTubeCompensation for Mechanical Royalties: Paying and Collecting26 Sep 20239 minute readAn exposition into mechanical royalties. Learn who pays and collects them, their significance for artists, and how they impact the music industry.LLukas SteinerCEO
Synchronisation Royalties Explained: Harmonizing Music and Visual MediaYouTubeSynchronisation Royalties Explained: Harmonizing Music and Visual Media28 Aug 20239 minute readDive into synchronization royalties and the background work enabling artists to earn from their music in movies, TV, games, ads, etc.LLukas SteinerCEO
Performance Royalties Explained: Who Pays and Collects Them?YouTubePerformance Royalties Explained: Who Pays and Collects Them?14 Aug 20239 minute readLearn about performance royalties, who pays them, and who collects them. Understand how songwriters and publishers get paid for the public performance of their music.LLukas SteinerCEO
Rusanda Panfili Launches First Fan-Owned YouTube VideoYouTubeRusanda Panfili Launches First Fan-Owned YouTube Video2 Aug 20233 minute readDiscover how the co-ownership of a music video is reshaping fandom, creating a new and unprecedented way to support your favorite artist.LLukas SteinerCEO
Our Codebase Has Been Put to the TestBusinessOur Codebase Has Been Put to the Test31 Jul 20232 minute readWe want to thank Quantstamp for conducting a thorough audit on our codebase. No matter how much brain power and heart blood you put into your codebase, it is always better to double-check.JJohannes KaresCTO
The Million Dollar Pre-Seed RoundBusinessThe Million Dollar Pre-Seed Round27 Apr 20232 minute readTalentir secures a multimillion-dollar pre-seed investment led by Bitpanda's CEO to transform YouTube videos into manageable assets.LLukas SteinerCEO