The Adult Platform That Gives Creators 20% Ownership: MintStars Co-Founder Speaks Out

Klaus Fischer · 2026-10-13

What if the platform you create content for actually gave you a piece of the pie? Not just revenue, but real ownership? That's the question MintStars is answering, and their co-founder Jessica Van Meir just sat down with Adult Site Broker Talk to explain how it all works. Jessica Van Meir isn't your typical tech founder. She's finishing a PhD in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, where her research focuses on the rights of sex workers in Latin America. She also co-founded the Boston Sex Workers and Allies Collective, pushing for full decriminalization in Massachusetts. Before MintStars, she worked at a feminist law firm representing victims of sexual harassment, sex trafficking, and image-based sexual abuse. So when she talks about building a better platform for adult creators, she's not just talking business. She's talking about real people and real change. ### What Makes MintStars Different? MintStars is a fansite and payments platform built specifically for adult content creators. And it's not just another subscription site. Here's what sets it apart: - **No platform fees.** Creators keep more of what they earn. - **Chargeback protections.** Because nobody wants to lose money after delivering content. - **Immediate payouts.** No waiting weeks to get paid. - **Fewer content restrictions.** More freedom to create what your audience wants. - **Subscriptions, tipping, chat, and a content marketplace.** All the tools in one place. But the real headline? MintStars now offers creators a 20% ownership stake in the company. That's right. Under this co-ownership model, creators earn a share of profits based on their contributions to the platform. It's a radical shift from the usual extractive model where platforms get rich while creators struggle. ### A Payments Solution Built for the Industry There's also MintCash, a separate venture spun off by Van Meir's co-founder. MintCash handles pay-ins, treasury, and payouts in one system. It's designed for businesses that face higher processing costs or have trouble getting payment services—a common problem in the adult space. "Jessica and I had a great conversation," said Bruce, host of Adult Site Broker Talk and CEO of Adult Site Broker. "I was impressed how dedicated she is to the rights and well-being of sex workers." Bruce knows a thing or two about the adult industry. Adult Site Broker helps people buy and sell websites in the adult space, and they're known as "the ethical broker" for their business practices. Bruce is a two-time nominee for XBIZ Community Figure of the Year, and Adult Site Broker Talk was a 2026 AVN Award nominee for Favorite Adult Podcast. ### Why This Matters for Creators The adult industry has a long history of platforms taking advantage of creators. High fees, delayed payments, arbitrary content bans—it's a familiar story. MintStars is trying to flip that script by giving creators a seat at the table. Literally. When you own a piece of the platform, you have a say in how it's run and you benefit when it succeeds. It's a model that could inspire change across the entire creator economy. And for anyone who's ever felt like they're just a cog in someone else's machine, that's a big deal. You can follow MintStars on X @MintStarsReal. And if you want to hear the full conversation with Jessica Van Meir, check out Adult Site Broker Talk. It's available now.