> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mesi.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# What is Mesi?
> An overview of the Mesi platform and its mutual monetization model.
Mesi connects creators, influencers, artists, and performers with their fans through a novel **mutual monetization model**, allowing both sides to participate in content monetization and rewards.
The platform is accessible as both a **web app** and a **mobile app** (iOS and Android). It operates on its own blockchain, the **Creator Chain**, and utilizes the native **\$MESI token**.
## Engagement and Rewards
The more traffic (visits, comments, transactions, etc.) creators generate, the higher their **Engagement Rating** and subsequent rewards. Fans can boost their favorite creators' popularity using **Influence Points** earned by holding \$MESI tokens.
## Content Trading
Unlike traditional platforms, Mesi allows **content trading**:
* Creators can put up their content for sale.
* Owning a piece of content entitles fans to a portion of the creator’s gallery earnings.
* Rewards are calculated based on the engagement rating of that specific piece within the creator’s gallery.
## Creator Tools and Affiliate Network
Creators have access to **AI tools** for creation, **micro-loans**, and **ad controls** to manage frequency.
Mesi also enables promotion **outside the app** via an **affiliate marketing network**. Creators can bid for global traffic using fiat, USDC, or \$MESI tokens. Affiliates are vetted and must lock payments as a guarantee; breaking rules results in token penalties.
