On: What will enter the public domain in 2026?

[badmonster]

True, but wouldn't a sliding scale based on commercial success make more sense? How would you measure "worth it" for smaller creators?

[account42 → badmonster]

Why? If something is wildly popular then there are even more fans who deserve to own their childhood.

[phkahler → badmonster]

"Worth it" would mean someone is willing to pay huge fees for the extension. An exponential scale ensures that nobody can afford it for long.