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Cineflicks launches watch-to-earn model
Mumbai: Cineflicks, an upcoming OTT platform, has introduced a ‘watch-to-earn’ model that rewards users with cryptocurrency tokens for every minute of content viewed. This model goes beyond traditional subscriptions, offering users both engaging content and the opportunity to earn CNF tokens, blending entertainment with digital finance.
By accumulating CNF tokens through viewing, users unlock real-world value, differentiating Cineflicks in the crowded OTT market. These tokens can be kept as digital assets or converted into fiat currency, providing financial returns for screen time. “With Cineflicks, users are empowered to turn their viewing time into a genuine earning opportunity,” said Cineflicks CEO Thomas Caddick. “We’re transforming the streaming experience into a dynamic, rewarding ecosystem that brings together entertainment and the fast-growing world of digital assets.”
Before launch, Cineflicks will hold a CNF Token presale, giving early investors access to tokens at a pre-market rate. This presale aims to build an engaged community and generate excitement for the full launch. Cineflicks plans to create a vibrant user base with a community-based approach that blends entertainment and finance.
Upon launch, Cineflicks will offer a catalogue of movies, TV shows, and exclusive content, all accessible across multiple devices with a user-friendly interface. Regular content updates will keep the platform fresh and engaging.
The ‘watch-to-earn’ model rewards users based on viewing time instead of subscriptions. Cineflicks’ blockchain system ensures secure, transparent transactions, appealing to both casual and tech-savvy viewers interested in cryptocurrency. By merging streaming with digital assets, Cineflicks offers a new perspective on the OTT space, providing entertainment along with a stake in the growing digital ecosystem.
Cineflicks’ launch has already gained attention from both the entertainment and digital finance sectors, with its model potentially shifting OTT viewer dynamics. As the platform prepares for its app launch and token presale, industry observers are eager to see how this approach will affect the streaming market. Cineflicks aims to redefine how audiences interact with content in the digital age by turning screen time into an investment.
e-commerce
Samsung Galaxy S26 series now available for instant delivery on Instamart
AI powered flagship phones start at Rs 87,999 with launch offers up to Rs 9,000.
MUMBAI: In the age of quick commerce, even flagship smartphones are learning to arrive at your doorstep at lightning speed. Instamart has partnered with Samsung to make the newly launched Galaxy S26 series available for instant purchase on the quick commerce platform, expanding the category beyond groceries and daily essentials into premium consumer electronics.
The Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes the S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26, is now available across several major Indian cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Pune, among others.
The flagship series introduces several new features, led by what Samsung describes as the world’s first built in Privacy Display on a smartphone, available exclusively on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display is designed to enhance privacy while unlocking a new class of screen experiences.
The devices also integrate agentic artificial intelligence designed to quietly manage routine tasks in the background, allowing users to focus on more meaningful interactions with their device.
Positioned as a major step forward in AI powered smartphones, the Galaxy S26 Ultra also introduces enhancements in areas such as nightography photography and Photo Assist tools, aimed at improving low light imaging and AI driven creative editing.
Through the partnership, Instamart is extending its quick commerce proposition to high value electronics, allowing customers to order the Galaxy S26 series and receive it almost instantly once sales go live.
The Galaxy S26 series will be available starting at Rs 87,999. As part of the launch offers on Instamart, customers can avail an instant discount of up to Rs 9,000 using an HDFC Bank credit card. Buyers can also opt for No Cost EMI options for up to 9 months.
The move reflects the growing overlap between quick commerce and consumer electronics, as platforms race to deliver not just groceries but also premium technology products with the same promise of speed and convenience.
