GigaStar Market
GigaStar Market is an SEC-registered funding portal and FINRA member where Investors can purchase Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) in primary offerings from YouTube Creators.
Understanding GigaStar Market
GigaStar Market is the SEC-registered funding portal operated by GigaStar, and it serves as the primary marketplace where Channel Revenue Token (CRT) offerings are conducted. As a FINRA member, GigaStar Market operates under the regulatory framework of SEC Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF), which governs how companies can raise capital from both accredited and non-accredited Investors.
On GigaStar Market, YouTube Creators who have partnered with GigaStar list their CRT offerings for Investors to review and purchase. Each offering includes a Form C filing with the SEC, which discloses important information about the Creator, the terms of the revenue share, risk factors, and other material details that Investors should review before making an investment decision.
GigaStar Market is distinct from the GigaStar Secondary Market. While GigaStar Market handles primary offerings where new CRTs are sold directly to Investors for the first time, the Secondary Market (operated by GigaStar Securities, a registered broker-dealer) is where Investors can buy and sell previously issued CRTs after the mandatory 12-month holding period.
Investors can create an account on GigaStar Market to browse available Creator offerings, review offering documents, and invest in CRTs. The platform is designed to make the Creator Economy accessible as an alternative investment asset class, connecting YouTube Creators seeking capital with Investors interested in participating in Creator revenue. All investments made through GigaStar Market are subject to SEC-mandated investment limits based on the Investor's income and net worth.
Key Points to Remember
- GigaStar Market is regulated by the SEC under Regulation Crowdfunding
- All investments carry risk — past performance doesn't guarantee future results
- Review all offering documents carefully before investing
Related Terms
Channel Revenue Token (CRT)
A security representing contractual rights to receive a share of a YouTube Creator's potential future revenue, offered through GigaStar's SEC-registered platform.
FINRA
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The self-regulatory organization overseeing broker-dealers and funding portals in the United States.
Form C
An SEC filing required for all Regulation Crowdfunding offerings. Contains offering details, financial statements, and risk factors for Investor review.
Funding Portal
An SEC-registered, FINRA-member entity that facilitates securities offerings under Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF). GigaStar Market is a registered funding portal.
GigaStar Secondary Market
GigaStar's upcoming SEC-registered Alternative Trading System (ATS) where CRT holders may buy and sell their positions, launching March 2026.
Offering
A CRT offering is when a YouTube Creator raises capital through GigaStar Market by selling Channel Revenue Tokens to Investors, with each offering backed by a Form C filed with the SEC.
Primary Market
The primary market is where new Channel Revenue Token (CRT) offerings are sold directly to Investors for the first time through GigaStar Market, the SEC-registered funding portal.
SEC Regulation CF
SEC Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF) is the federal securities framework that allows companies like GigaStar to offer CRTs to both accredited and non-accredited Investors, up to $5M annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a funding portal?
A funding portal is an SEC-registered, FINRA-member intermediary that facilitates securities offerings under Regulation Crowdfunding. GigaStar Market is a registered funding portal that hosts CRT offerings, ensuring regulatory compliance, required disclosures, and Investor protections as mandated by the SEC.
Are CRTs cryptocurrency?
No. CRTs are traditional securities registered with the SEC under Regulation Crowdfunding. They represent contractual rights to a share of a Creator's YouTube revenue, not a digital currency or blockchain token. Unlike cryptocurrency, CRTs have regulatory oversight from the SEC and FINRA, required disclosure documents (Form C), and Investor protections built into the offering structure.
What happens if a Creator stops making videos?
If a Creator significantly reduces or stops content production, their YouTube revenue would likely decline, which directly reduces or eliminates your distributions. This is one of the key risk factors of CRT investing—your distributions depend on ongoing Creator activity and YouTube revenue generation. While existing videos may continue to earn some revenue, new content is typically the primary driver of channel performance.