TechCrunch profiled a new micropayment start up which could have fascinating implications for blogging or, really, any kind of information sharing.

Flattr is a new Swedish service that is basically a lot like the Facebook “like” button that can be found on this very blog. But every time you like or “flattr” something, you give money to the owner of the post your are “flattring.” In order to be part of the service you start off with a small amount in an account (they’re starting with 2 euros per month). And then every time you Flattr something, that money is dived up amongst everyone you flattred that month. Each flattree wouldn’t get a lot, but if they have a post that is flattred often enough, they could get some real coin.

A fascinating concept that could really revolutionize the way information is processed, created, and shared.

I’ll be watching.