Instagram testing NFTs, Facebook paying creators, New Twitter features, and more

[image](=) Hi {NAME}, Things are changing quickly in the social media world. Facebook is paying creators for content (wow!), Instagram's introducing NFTs, Twitter's tweaking its algorithm, and Snapchat's launched augmented reality shopping! Are you up to date with the latest trends? Catch up below. Cheers, Jeff What you need to know this week... Social Media Meta's paying creators for original content in Facebook Reels Meta announced it will now provide additional bonuses to Reels creators publishing original content on Facebook. However, the company warned that this payout change could see some creators losing money. In contrast, others may also gain money. The company also introduced a new incentive called "Challenges" that enables Facebook Reels creators to earn up to $4,000 per month when meeting certain goals. [Source]() Facebook's podcast service is shutting down on June 3, barely a year after its launch Facebook told TechCrunch that it would discontinue its Soundbites feature and Audio hub in the coming weeks. This integration permitted users a more streamlined experience, allowing them to go live with audio and video, video-only, or audio-only options. [Source]() Instagram testing NFTs with select creators No fees will be associated with posting or sharing a digital collectible on Instagram. The supported blockchains for showcasing NFTs are Ethereum and Polygon, with support for Flow and Solana coming soon. The third-party wallets compatible for use at launch will include Rainbow, MetaMask, and Trust Wallet, with Coinbase, Dapper, and Phantom coming soon. The company plans to roll out more functionality related to NFTs in the future once it gets feedback from its initial testing. [image] [Source](=) What's NEW at Side Hustle Strategies? 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