ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Indiegogo

Indiegogo is like going to the store to buy something, but instead of just buying it, you give the person who is making it some money FIRST to help them make it.

For example, let's say your friend wants to make a new toy that helps you learn about colors. They have an idea, but they need money to make it. So, they go to Indiegogo and make a page where they explain their toy idea and ask people to give them money to make it a reality.

When you go to their page, you can decide if you want to give them some of your money to help them make their toy. In return, your friend might give you an early version of their toy, or a special thank you gift.

So, Indiegogo is a place where people can ask for money to make their cool ideas a reality, and you can contribute to help them make it happen.
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