📚 CoryxKenshin’s Manga Just Sold 200K Copies

YouTube icon CoryxKenshin’s debut manga “You & The Monsters We Make” has sold over 200,000 physical copies in just one week. The horror-action title, co-created with writer Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai), is published by Saturday AM, a company pushing diverse creators in manga spaces.

This is a major signal: creators are no longer just internet famous—they’re shaping mainstream media. Coryx’s YouTube audience didn’t just passively support the project—they showed up en masse, proving that creator-led IP has real-world purchasing power.

For digital creators, this is validation. If your storytelling is strong and your community trusts you, traditional gatekeepers aren’t necessary. The blueprint is shifting: you don’t need a legacy publisher to move hundreds of thousands of units anymore. You just need a platform—and a purpose.

We pulled Cory’s Blueprint Report (part of our premium subscription) do you think his engagement is above or below average for similar creators? See for yourself here!

^{For the full article from James Hale at Tubefilter, click here.}

✅ Bluesky Launches Blue Check Verification

Bluesky has officially rolled out its blue check verification system, a big move toward legitimacy and trust on the decentralized Twitter alternative. The checks verify domain ownership, meaning your badge is tied to a website you own—not just vibes.

This adds a layer of credibility and identity protection in a space that’s rapidly attracting more users and creators looking for alternatives to X. The timing is no accident: Bluesky recently opened to the public and now needs to prove it’s more than just a clone.

What the New Bluesky Verification System Includes:

• Domain-Based Verification
  Users get a blue check by verifying ownership of a custom domain (e.g., you.com, yourbrand.org).

• No Payment Required (Yet)
  Unlike X (formerly Twitter), this verification system is free. There’s no subscription model—just a technical process to prove domain ownership.

• Open Standards, Not Corporate Control
  Bluesky’s approach relies on AT Protocol, meaning your identity and verification aren’t platform-locked. It’s a step toward more user control in social networking.

While some are already clowning the feature as “Web3 LinkedIn,” the truth is verification matters when you’re building an audience in a decentralized space. Expect more creator tools—and possibly monetization pathways—soon.

^{For the full article from Amanda Silberling at TechCrunch, click here.}

🎬 Netflix Shades YouTube—Then Signs Its Stars

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos recently threw shade at YouTube, calling it the “killing time” platform. But actions speak louder: Netflix just inked a deal with Kill Tony, a hit comedy podcast that built its entire audience on YouTube.

The deal includes three episodes and a stand-up special from host Tony Hinchcliffe. Meanwhile, Kill Tony stayed visible on YouTube with a clever ad-loop video in place of its usual Monday episode—netting views and likely some ad revenue.

Netflix also dropped Bad Influence, a documentary about controversial YouTuber Piper Rockelle and her former “Squad,” showing it’s not just buying creator content—it’s digging into creator drama too.

Why It Matters for Creators:

• YouTube is still the proving ground—Netflix is scouting, not ignoring it.

• Monetization is smarter on YouTube—Hinchcliffe used a loop video to drive ad views despite the Netflix drop.

• Platform blending is the new playbook—Use one platform’s audience to fuel success on another.

• Your story has value—Even creator controversies are now streamer-worthy content.

Creators aren’t waiting for a seat at the table—they’re building the table, and Netflix is pulling up a chair.

^{For the full article from James Hale at Tubefilter, click here.}

🎬 Netflix Shades YouTube—Then Signs Its Stars

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Content We Referenced Today

1. CoryxKenshin’s manga just sold 200,000 physical copies in a week - Tubefilter

2. Bluesky launches blue check verification - TechCrunch

3. Netflix Throws Shade at YouTube - Tubefilter