In the Web2 era, to "stream" was to consume media on-demand from a centralized server. Services like Spotify and Netflix perfected this model, where streaming meant renting access to a vast, curated library. The user paid a flat subscription fee to a platform, which then acted as a gatekeeper, controlling the content, distribution, and revenue. The stream itself was a one-way flow of data, and the relationship was between the consumer and the platform, with the original creators receiving a small, often complex, share of the profits. In the Web3 and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) paradigm, to "stream" evolves into a direct, two-way exchange of value and content between creator and consumer. Streaming is no longer just about data; it’s about money. Using smart contracts, a user can stream micropayments in real-time directly to a creator's wallet for the exact amount of content consumed, bypassing intermediaries. Access to a stream can be token-gated, requiring ownership of a specific NFT. This transforms streaming from a passive act of consumption into an active economic participation, enabling new models where both data and value flow simultaneously and transparently on a decentralized network.