The End Of The Road For Access On Solana — Swapped All My $ACS | by PVMihalache | The Capital | Mar, 2025

This story goes back to February 2023, when I received $ACS tokens after I spent Coingecko candies to register for the airdrop. The initial distribution was locked for a year, but I also received some extra tokens that weren’t locked. I could have sold back then but I didn’t, and then watched the price dive and never recover for another year.

My HODL mentality saw some potential in Access Protocol, and was hard to say “bye-bye” to the tokens. Access had an appealing crypto vision, offering a new model monetization layer for all digital content creators. By integrating Access Protocol on their site, the creators can paywall and enable premium content to their supporters. This enables all digital media companies to prioritize user experience and realign creator incentives.

The Access Protocol Web3 monetization platform was designed to simplify and enhance the relationship between content creators and audiences. It uses $ACS to create a unique subscription model, where users can stake tokens in a creator’s pool to access premium content without needing traditional payments like credit cards.

The protocol emphasizes building community-driven incentives and engagement. It offers creators tools to identify and reward their most loyal fans, enabling tailored interactions. I stayed for the buzz…