YouTube has become one of the biggest platforms where creators earn a good income every month. Millions of people across the country watch both short and long videos on the platform.
Now, YouTube has introduced a new feature in India that will help creators earn even more money through YouTube Live.
The company has launched a new feature called Gifts, which has been introduced especially for Vertical Live Streams.
What Is the YouTube Gifts Feature?
According to media reports, the new Gifts feature allows viewers to support their favorite creators by sending animated virtual gifts during live streams. This gives audiences a new way to interact with creators while also helping creators increase their earnings.
To make the feature more appealing, YouTube has also introduced several India-themed virtual gifts. The company has further announced that it will launch special seasonal gifts for festivals and other special occasions in the future.
How Creators Can Enable the Feature
Creators who want to use the Gifts feature need to open YouTube Studio and go to the Earn section. They must then accept the Virtual Items Module to activate the feature.
Once enabled, Gifts will automatically be available on all eligible Vertical Live Streams. However, the Super Stickers option will not be available on live streams where the Gifts feature is activated.
What Are Jewels and Rubies?
Along with Gifts, YouTube has also introduced a new digital currency called Jewels.
Viewers will first need to buy Jewels and then use them to send virtual gifts during live streams. Whenever a viewer sends a gift, the creator receives Rubies.
These Rubies are used to generate revenue for the creator, making audience support a new source of income.
How Will This Feature Benefit Users?
The new Gifts feature is expected to benefit both viewers and creators. Audiences will get a new way to express their support
and reactions during live streams, while creators will have another opportunity to earn money from their content.
