Social Bid Launches: Auction-Based Sponsorship Market for X Profiles
alexmacgregor__ · x · 2026-09-01
Social Bid is a new platform allowing anyone to bid on sponsoring X (Twitter) users.
Core Mechanics:
- Users add their X profile to the marketplace.
- Brands or individuals bid to secure a sponsorship spot on that user's profile.
- The spot is held until outbid by someone else.
- The creator keeps 80% of the sponsorship revenue.
Current Status: The site features a ranking based on successful sponsorship payments, with total volume currently low.
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