# 2.8 Similarities: Movement and Attention

**Movement and attention share three key qualities:**

1. **They are valuable to you**—Both movement and attention hold intrinsic value to you personally, contributing to your well-being and daily life.
2. **They are valuable to third parties and can be monetized**—Sports brands, employers, and insurers benefit from and can monetize your movement, while Big Tech and advertisers profit from your attention.
3. **They are scarce**—There is a limited amount of both movement and attention you can give each day, making them valuable and finite resources.

The difference lies in **who benefits** from that monetization.

| **Characteristic** | **Attention Economy**   | **Movement Economy**        |
| ------------------ | ----------------------- | --------------------------- |
| Core Resource      | Your focus and time     | Your physical activity      |
| Who Owns the Value | Big Tech platforms      | You, the user               |
| Monetization       | Sold to advertisers     | Tokenized as $SWEAT         |
| Beneficiaries      | Corporations            | Individuals and communities |
| Infrastructure     | Centralized, extractive | Decentralized, user-owned   |
| Transparency       | Closed algorithms       | Blockchain verification     |


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