BlockBeats News, August 8, X (formerly Twitter) announced the launch of the "Original Content Rewards Program," aimed at rewarding creators who can provide original insights, professional analysis, news reporting, creative content, and commentary.

X stated that it will no longer accept new applications for the Revenue Sharing program effective immediately. Existing revenue sharing users can continue to receive benefits until September 7, 2026, and will receive the final three payments around August 14, August 28, and September 11.

Starting from September 8, eligible existing creators can apply to join the new Original Content Rewards Program. The new program will distribute earnings based on the "valid exposure" of original content (from X Premium user home feed, with posts at least 50% visible), with the first payment of the new program expected to be made on August 28.

Eligibility criteria include: being at least 18 years old, having a good account standing, subscribing to X Premium or Premium+, having at least 500 authenticated followers, and having received at least 500,000 authenticated user home feed exposures in the past 90 days while consistently posting original content.

X emphasizes that the new program focuses on rewarding original writing, threads, reporting, analysis, videos, images, design works, and uniquely valuable commentary content. Simple reposts, content imported from other platforms, rehashing without substantive analysis, and content relying on automated tools for engagement will not be eligible for rewards.

X stated that it will focus on supporting creators who can bring unique perspectives, expertise, and creativity to the platform in the future.