Twitter plans to launch in-app currency to monetize content

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Twitter is working on launching a new in-app currency called “Coins,” which will allow users to financially support content creators on the platform, according to app researchers Jane Manchun Wong and Nima Owji.

The researchers shared a screenshot of the feature on Tuesday, which showed a message that read, “Coins allow you to support creators who Tweet great content. Unused coins are kept in your balance.” Wong also noted that Twitter is working on a “Coins” purchasing screen. Owji added that the feature seems to be an in-app currency to support creators and not related to cryptocurrency. It is unclear when Twitter plans to launch the feature.