The past decade has seen political polarisation – accelerated by social media’s filter bubbles and echo chambers – deepen and mutate. An ominous era of a polycrisis has shattered any remaining societal consensus. Meanwhile, powerful anti-establishment voices have stepped into the void.

The impacts of social inequality became abundantly clear in 2020 amid the pandemic and BLM protests – but this issue doesn’t just affect the physical world. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Francesca Sobande about how social inequalities manifest online and how brands can foster inclusive digital spaces.

Following backlash from its creators, OnlyFans has U-turned on its decision to ban sexually explicit content. With the saga highlighting how reliant creators are on the platforms they use, ensuring inclusivity across a brand's financial partners can prevent back-and-forths that test creator loyalty.

While a shift towards open, sex-positive online communities has been underway for some time, the mass migration to online spaces spurred by the pandemic has led to a boom in digital sex work. Facing a recession, people are experimenting with new forms of online sex work to earn cash.

Only Fans is a social platform that normalizes sex work, fuels hustle culture, and uses a subscription model to turn social currency into cash. It empowers creators to be in charge of their brand and is part of a growing number of platforms that contribute to The Passion Economy.