Twitter revealed a new feature that would empower users to tip their beloved creators.
The microblogging platform’s novel ‘Tip Jar’ monetization innovation will let users to send favored creators cash tips through PayPal, Bandcamp, Venmo, Patreon, and Cash App.
The feature will be available on both iOS and Android platforms, and users can enable the Tip Jar feature on their profiles. This will place the payment services they have united with Twitter, with the firm announcing it won’t be taking a cut of any payments formed.
“Tip Jar is an easy way to promote the incredible voices that make up the discussion on Twitter. This is a first step in our work to create unique ideas for people to receive and show support on Twitter with money,” the firm announced in a blog post.
The feature is not yet open to all users and will proceed to “applicable accounts” for those who use Twitter in English. The group currently holds creators, journalists, experts and non-profits.
The Tip Jar feature was published among many others by Twitter during its Analyst Day presentation earlier this year. The firm is also working on a “Super Follow” feature that would allow users to fasten up subscription options for their tweets.