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YouTube is testing a new alternative monetization feature that is essentially clapping — but for a fee. Claps cost $2! Only some creators have access to the beta.
— Julia Alexander (@loudmouthjulia) February 12, 2020
This comes after creators expressed frustration with the continued advertising revenue problems on YouTube. https://t.co/LQmQbA02Fq
YouTube is testing an ? applause feature that lets fans donate to creators https://t.co/2zvRUGuTEL pic.twitter.com/fb3D4uUdgP
— Matt Navarra (@MattNavarra) February 12, 2020
YouTube continues to mirror Twitch, tests new clap feature that lets fans donate to creators https://t.co/bSEp1Lt1Yq pic.twitter.com/E1jRP0TXAx
— The Verge (@verge) February 12, 2020
YouTube continues to mirror Twitch, tests new clap feature that lets fans donate to creators https://t.co/F9hD61PcfV
— Sammy Andrews (@sammyandrews) February 12, 2020