This is a reasonable take on the Hype Train Mechanics and can be seen working in another successful Business.
Crowdfunding.
When you reach a level in crowdfunding you unlock more product being manufactured. Due to how crowdfunding like Kickstarter and Patron work over a much longer time frame than a hype train usually this makes larger donations more valuable than on twitch but the point that you get ALL the rewards below the highest one still stands as a very functional business model with a clear track record and familiarity to any community that has interfaced with these other platforms.
This is a reasonable take on the Hype Train Mechanics and can be seen working in another successful Business.
Crowdfunding.
When you reach a level in crowdfunding you unlock more product being manufactured. Due to how crowdfunding like Kickstarter and Patron work over a much longer time frame than a hype train usually this makes larger donations more valuable than on twitch but the point that you get ALL the rewards below the highest one still stands as a very functional business model with a clear track record and familiarity to any community that has interfaced with these other platforms.