Platform Overview
Skola is a decentralized marketplace where educators sell courses directly to learners, without middlemen taking the majority of revenue.
The Problem
Traditional platforms exploit creators:
| Platform | Creator Revenue | Monthly Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Udemy | 37% | None |
| Teachable | 90% | $39-119/mo |
| Kajabi | 100% | $149-399/mo |
| Skola | 92% | $0-20 once |
How It Works
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ CREATOR LEARNER │
│ ┌──────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │ First │ │ Browse │ │
│ │ FREE │ │ Courses │ │
│ └────┬─────┘ └────┬────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌──────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │ Publish │ │ Buy │ │
│ │ Course │◄────────── Purchase ───────────►│ (ETH/ │ │
│ └────┬─────┘ │ USDC) │ │
│ │ └────┬────┘ │
│ ▼ │ │
│ ┌──────────┐ ┌────▼────┐ │
│ │ Receive │ │ Learn │ │
│ │ 92% │ │ + Chat │ │
│ │ INSTANT │ └─────────┘ │
│ └──────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Pricing
For Creators
| Plan | Cost | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 course |
| Unlimited | $20 one-time | Unlimited |
Your first course is completely free. Pay $20 once (in ETH or USDC) to unlock unlimited courses forever.
Revenue Split
| Recipient | Share |
|---|---|
| Creator | 92% |
| Platform | 5% |
| Referrer | 3% (if applicable) |
If no referrer, creator gets 95%.
Core Features
For Creators
- Video hosting — Protected streaming, no downloads
- Course builder — Markdown lessons with video support
- Community chat — Built-in chat room for each course
- Direct messages — Connect with learners directly
- Real-time notifications — Know when you make a sale
- Referral system — Earn 3% when you refer purchases
- Free courses — Option to make courses free for learners
For Learners
- Course preview — Try content before buying
- Protected videos — Stream securely, can't be shared
- Community access — Chat with other learners
- Creator DMs — Message course creators directly
- On-chain proof — Your purchase is recorded permanently
Tech Stack
- Blockchain: Base (Ethereum L2)
- Payments: ETH and USDC
- Video: Protected streaming with signed URLs
- Chat: Real-time messaging
- Smart Contracts: Upgradeable, auditable
Current Status
✅ Live on Base mainnet
✅ Free courses available to learn from
✅ First course free for all creators
✅ Instant payments working
✅ Video hosting, chat, notifications all included