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Where does Kickstarter's model of offering rewards for pledges trace its roots to?

  • The stock market

  • The subscription model of arts patronage

  • The concept of charity

  • The idea of crowdfunding

Answer

Kickstarter's model of offering tangible rewards or experiences in exchange for pledges traces its roots to the subscription model of arts patronage. This is a historical practice where artists would go directly to their audiences to fund their work.
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