X Ends Creator Ad Revenue Program, Forcing Shift in Monetization
Tegadesigns · x · 2026-08-08
X (formerly Twitter) has announced it will end its current creator ad revenue sharing program starting September 7. The move sparked discussions about platform dependency risks, reminding creators that business models built on platforms they don't control are inherently vulnerable, with many now facing a difficult financial reality.
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