Rumble and Odysee: The Rise of Free-Speech Video Platforms in 2025
Rumble in 2025
After going public in 2022, Rumble now has 80 million monthly active users. Key advantages:
- No demonetization for political or controversial speech (within legal limits)
- 70 % ad revenue share (higher than YouTube’s 55 %)
- Licensing deals with major creators (Russell Brand, Dan Bongino, etc.)
Odysee & LBRY Blockchain
Built on the LBRY protocol, Odysee pays creators in LBC cryptocurrency and lets viewers tip directly. Zero advertising, fully decentralized library.
For creators tired of YouTube’s shifting rules, these platforms have become legitimate alternatives in 2025.