Thankful

Overview

Thankful was an innovative browser extension that enabled users to automatically track and support their favorite online creators using cryptocurrency. It aimed to create healthier incentives for content creation by enabling direct support without intermediaries.

Key Features

• Automatic creator activity tracking
• Support for YouTube, GitHub, Medium creators
• Ethereum-based payments with minimal fees
• Privacy-focused design
• Open source and self-hosted

Technical Details

• Browser extension for Chrome and Firefox
• Ethereum for payments
• Local data storage for privacy
• No central servers required

Legacy

While no longer actively maintained, Thankful demonstrated an early vision for:

• Direct creator monetization
• Privacy-respecting analytics
• Decentralized payment infrastructure
• Alternative funding models for the web

Related Projects

• ActivityWatch - Inspired Thankful’s privacy-focused time tracking approach

Links

• Project Page
• GitHub Repository
• Growth Plan