Creator tokens, once seen as a solution for monetizing attention in the digital economy, are facing significant backlash. These tokens allow creators to capitalize on their popularity and community engagement, but they come with serious drawbacks. The article highlights how platforms like Bags.fm and Pump.fun have facilitated massive financial flows to creators, generating billions in trading volume. Yet, they also create a parasocial dynamic where creators become products, leaving them vulnerable to market fluctuations that can turn their supporters into bagholders. Three main issues plague creator tokens: their indefinite lifespan, lack of objective resolution, and the pressure they place on creators to manage their own financial futures. Tokens exist forever on the blockchain, leading to price decay as interest wanes, while manipulators can exploit ambiguities without clear accountability. The rise of scams and disillusionment among creators is evident, with developers distancing themselves from crypto entirely. Melee proposes a new approach through permissionless prediction markets. This model shifts the focus from creators to verifiable outcomes. Instead of selling belief or identity, creators can pose questions and earn fees based on trading volume. This method introduces time-bounded markets that resolve based on factual events, protecting creators from the burdens of ownership and parasocial expectations. For the first time, creators can monetize their expertise without risking their identities.