2026-01-08 21:30:11

A major social platform with a $2 billion valuation just opened its creator payment system to 50 million content creators, now allowing them to receive earnings directly in Bitcoin. The move signals a significant shift in how mainstream platforms view cryptocurrency adoption.

The platform's leadership believes Bitcoin will become increasingly central to global financial systems. This development reflects growing mainstream acceptance of digital currencies as practical payment solutions, not just speculative assets. For creators, it offers an alternative to traditional banking rails and reduces conversion friction.

The decision is particularly noteworthy because it represents institutional-level confidence in Bitcoin's long-term viability. As more platforms integrate crypto payments natively, the infrastructure for peer-to-peer transactions continues to strengthen.

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ser_we_are_ngmi

· 01-11 21:22

Nah, it's really coming now, mainstream platforms are getting competitive.

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AllInAlice

· 01-11 02:07

NGL, big companies are really starting to all-in on Bitcoin now. It feels like traditional finance is getting worried.

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ImpermanentPhobia

· 01-10 13:50

Wow, 50 million creators directly pushing for BTC? Now the mainstream giants really can't pretend anymore.

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BtcDailyResearcher

· 01-08 22:00

Wait, 50 million creators directly mention BTC? Now the banks should be panicking.

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wrekt_but_learning

· 01-08 21:54

NGL, mainstream platforms are really starting to compete in BTC payments now... If 50 million creators rush in together, can it hold up?

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MeaninglessGwei

· 01-08 21:47

Didn't expect it to actually happen. Mainstream platforms are directly using Bitcoin to send money. Traditional banks must be panicking now, right?

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DefiSecurityGuard

· 01-08 21:42

wait hold up... they're funneling payments directly to self-custody wallets or going through some custodial intermediary? because if it's the latter, that's not actually "bitcoin adoption" lol, that's just rebranding traditional fintech with extra steps. need to see the actual audit report before buying into this narrative ngl

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NFTBlackHole

· 01-08 21:36

Finally, a major platform is really getting into it. The 50 million creators are directly paid in Bitcoin. This is what we've been waiting for.

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