The Rise of Bitcoin and Ether in Social Media Tipping
Back in September 2021, Twitter took the leap into the world of cryptocurrencies by introducing Bitcoin as its first payment option through the tipping jar feature. Fast forward to February 2022, Twitter decided to up the ante, rolling out some shiny new payment services that now include Ethereum (ETH). Who’s ready for some crypto love?
Setting Up Your Tips: A Simple Process
If you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t set up Tips on your profile yet, let’s get you started! It’s super simple for your fans to send you sweet cryptocurrency rewards. Just enable the tipping feature, and then add your Ethereum address in the specified spot on your profile. Easy-peasy!
Oh, the Frustrations of ENS
If you thought you could just swap your Ethereum address for an ENS domain name, think again! Twitter’s got a strict policy in place, and an attempt to add an ENS would throw an error message at you quicker than you can say, “cryptocurrency.” Apparently, punctuation characters are a no-no in the Twitter world.
Bitcoin Tips via the Lightning Network
While we’re on the topic of Bitcoin, users can send tips using the Lightning Network through the Strike app. It’s like a super-fast express lane for your tips, ensuring that your supporters’ kind gestures don’t get stuck in traffic.
Other Ways to Show Support
Twitter has become a veritable buffet of support options! From Cash App to GoFundMe, Patreon, and even Venmo, it has users covered. So the next time you feel the urge to tip an amazing creator or a journalist sharing their insights, you’re just a few clicks away from doing so!
What’s Next for Twitter’s Payment Options?
As if that weren’t enough, Twitter has also introduced a feature that allows Twitter Blue users to flaunt their non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as profile pictures. Currently, this is exclusive to iOS users, but here’s hoping Android users are next in line for the Feature Fun Express!
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