TWITTER INTRODUCES: TIP JAR

Citizens of Twitter popularly known as Twitteratis will now soon be able to tip (or pay) other twitter users via means of a feature called Tip Jar. This feature is a recognition of the support the followers have for their favourite twitter user.

App researcher Jane Manchun Wong even shared images showing that Twitter could offer a tipping button on its user profiles.

Twitter is working on Tip Jar in @TwitterSpaces,

letting you enter your usernames on Bandcamp, Cash App, Patreon, PayPal and Venmo, allowing people to tip you directly there pic.twitter.com/xhCxCTjWnO
— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) March 10, 2021

Twitter is working on Tip Jar right on the user profile https://t.co/kqzQmiDFKc pic.twitter.com/VacGyJJ8DU
— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) April 22, 2021

Key Benefits:

Supports Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, Patreon and Bandcamp—more options on the way
Fast, easy set up
Twitter is not taking a cut of tips
Available on your profile on iOS and Android
Collect tips in Spaces on Android

In its initial phase Tip Jar will be launched in English language and will make use of limited payment platforms only. More languages and payment services will be rolled out after Tip Jar’s official release.

Earlier this year Twitter had launched Twitter Spaces (@TwitterSpaces) with the purpose of enabling the users to ‘live audio conversations.’

now, everyone with 600 or more followers can host a Space.

based on what we've learned, these accounts are likely to have a good experience hosting because of their existing audience. before bringing the ability to create a Space to everyone, we’re focused on a few things. 🧵
— Spaces (@TwitterSpaces) May 3, 2021

So far, the additions made to the platform have received equitable reviews from the public. With the addition of Twitter Spaces, Twitter looks forward to increasing traffic and making the platform more versatile for its existing users and alluring for the future consumers.