Investor
An Investor is an individual who purchases Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) through GigaStar's platform, receiving Monthly distributions from a YouTube Creator's revenue.
Understanding Investor
An Investor on GigaStar's platform is an individual who purchases Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) to participate in the revenue generated by YouTube Creators. Under SEC Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF), both accredited and non-accredited Investors can participate in CRT offerings listed on GigaStar Market, subject to annual investment limits established by the SEC based on income and net worth.
To become an Investor, an individual creates an account on GigaStar Market, completes the required identity verification (KYC) process, and reviews available Creator offerings. Each offering includes a Form C filing with the SEC that provides detailed information about the Creator, the revenue share terms, risk factors, and other material disclosures. Investors should carefully review these documents before committing capital.
Once an Investor purchases CRTs in a primary offering, they begin receiving Monthly distributions based on the Creator's YouTube revenue and the agreed-upon revenue share percentage. The amount of each distribution varies depending on the Creator's revenue performance during that period.
Investors should understand that CRTs are speculative securities. There is no assurance of any distributions, and Investors could experience a total loss of their investment. CRTs are also illiquid during the mandatory 12-month holding period following purchase. After this period, Investors may be able to sell their CRTs on the GigaStar Secondary Market, operated by GigaStar Securities, though liquidity is not assured.
GigaStar encourages Investors to practice diversification and to only invest capital they can afford to lose. Investing in CRTs carries unique risks related to Creator performance, platform changes, and the broader Creator Economy. For questions, Investors can reach GigaStar at info@gigastar.io.
Key Points to Remember
- Investor 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.
Creator
A Creator is a YouTube content producer who partners with GigaStar to offer Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs), sharing a percentage of their YouTube revenue with Investors through Monthly distributions.
Distribution
A distribution is a Monthly payment made to Channel Revenue Token (CRT) holders, representing their share of a YouTube Creator's revenue earned during that period.
Diversification
Spreading investments across multiple CRT offerings to reduce risk. No single Creator position should represent an outsized portion of an Investor's portfolio.
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.
Investment Limits
SEC-mandated annual caps on how much non-accredited Investors can invest under Regulation Crowdfunding, based on income and net worth.
KYC (Know Your Customer)
Identity verification required by securities regulations. All GigaStar Investors must complete KYC verification before investing in CRT offerings or trading on the Secondary Market.
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.
Risk Factors
Risk factors are the specific risks associated with investing in CRTs, including Creator performance risk, platform risk, illiquidity, and the potential for total loss of investment.
Total Loss
Total loss means an Investor could lose their entire CRT investment. Channel Revenue Tokens are speculative securities with no assurance of distributions or capital preservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What makes CRTs an alternative investment?
CRTs do not correlate directly with stock or bond markets. They represent a new asset class tied to Creator YouTube revenue in the Creator Economy. Like all alternative investments, CRTs are speculative, less liquid than traditional securities, and should represent only a portion of a diversified investment approach. Their performance is driven by individual Creator channel activity rather than broader market conditions.