DEMOCRATIZING
NEWS FOOTAGE
We're building the infrastructure that connects citizen journalists with media organizations, creating a more diverse and authentic news ecosystem.
OUR MISSION
In an era of misinformation, authentic footage from real people on the ground matters more than ever. VidWire empowers citizen journalists to share their perspective while ensuring media organizations can trust what they publish.
We believe the people closest to the story should be fairly compensated for their work, with the tools and protections they need to stay safe.
"The future of journalism isn't just about who tells the story—it's about ensuring authentic voices can be heard and compensated fairly."— Sarah Chen, CEO
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Trust & Verification
Every piece of footage goes through AI screening and human verification to ensure authenticity.
Journalist Safety
Anonymous mode, metadata stripping, and delayed publication protect journalists covering sensitive stories.
Instant Payments
Blockchain-based escrow ensures fast, secure payments in USDC without intermediary delays.
Fair Compensation
Journalists keep 80-85% of sales. No hidden fees, no subscription costs, transparent pricing.
HOW VIDWIRE WORKS
A simple, secure process that protects journalists and ensures media organizations get verified, authentic content.
Submit via Telegram
Journalists send footage through our secure Telegram bot with location, description, and pricing.
Verify & List
AI screening and human verification confirm authenticity. Approved footage is listed on the marketplace.
License & Get Paid
Media orgs purchase licenses. Payment is held in escrow and released automatically upon confirmation.
LEADERSHIP
Sarah Chen
CEO & Co-founder
Former Reuters correspondent. 15 years in international journalism.
Marcus Williams
CTO & Co-founder
Ex-Google engineer. Built content verification systems at scale.
Dr. Amara Okonkwo
Head of Trust & Safety