Monetization has been part of Lemoon's vision since day one. As more webtoon creators joined Lemoon and published new episodes, the need for a simple, transparent way to earn money from their series became clear. Lemoon Coins is that solution.
This article explains how Lemoon's monetization works, why it's designed this way, and how it supports a healthier ecosystem for original webcomics and creator-owned stories.
How creators earn money on Lemoon
On Lemoon, creators can start monetizing their webtoon once their series reaches five episodes.
From that moment on, new episodes can be released as paid episodes, and readers can unlock them with Lemoon Coins.
Creators keep 70% of the revenue earned by their series.
There are no contracts, no exclusivity, and no hidden restrictions.
Why Lemoon uses this monetization model
We didn't want to reproduce the old rules. Many platforms rely on opaque bonus systems, licenses that overshadow original creators, or revenue formulas that creators can't decode.
Lemoon moves in a different direction:
- no exclusivity - creators stay free
- no AI-generated series - revenue goes to real artists
- no opaque bonuses
- No dependency on licensed catalogs
Just original stories owned by their authors.
Monetization had to stay aligned with that philosophy: clear, accessible, and built for creators.
Why monetization unlocks at 5 episodes
We chose the five-episode requirement intentionally, for both creators and readers.
At five episodes:
- the story has enough depth
- readers understand the world and characters
- the transition to paid episodes feels natural
- creators have built initial momentum
This small rule improves the overall reading experience and keeps the platform healthy as it grows.
What's next for Lemoon monetization
Lemoon Coins is the foundation. We're already working on features that will help creators understand and grow their audience:
- detailed creator analytics
- flexible pricing options
- early-access episodes
- new publishing and community tools
A step forward for creator-owned webtoons
Creators can enable monetization from their dashboard, and readers can unlock paid episodes with Lemoon Coins to support the artists they love. It's a simple and direct way to help creators continue their stories.
Introducing Lemoon Coins is an important step for LEMOON and for everyone who publishes here. A fair and transparent monetization approach gives creators real opportunities to grow, and gives readers a meaningful way to contribute.
It moves us closer to a platform built around original works, creative freedom, and long-term possibilities for webtoon creators.
The Lemoon Team