X Considers Monetization Strategy: Limiting Livestreaming Features for Non-Premium Users
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is exploring new monetization avenues, with reports suggesting potential limitations on livestreaming capabilities for non-premium subscribers. While specific details remain unconfirmed, sources suggest that X may restrict access to certain livestreaming features, such as extended broadcast durations or high-definition resolutions, exclusively for users subscribed to their premium service, X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue). This move aligns with the platform's ongoing efforts to incentivize subscription uptake and diversify revenue streams beyond traditional advertising. The potential impact of such a decision remains to be seen. Restricting core features like livestreaming could alienate a segment of the user base accustomed to accessing these tools freely. Conversely, it could drive increased adoption of X Premium, particularly among content creators and businesses who rely heavily on live broadcasts for audience engagement and ...