X will quickly restrict the flexibility to livestream to Premium subscribers

There’s been rather a lot happening at X just lately relating to makes an attempt to make more cash from the platform. After Elon Musk confirmed his plans to introduce a small payment for brand new customers, X has now confirmed that it’s going to quickly restrict the flexibility to livestream to Premium subscribers solely.

Livestreaming on X

The information was confirmed by the official @Stay profile in a submit on X. Though no date has been specified, the submit says that free customers will now not have the choice to livestream on the platform. This additionally consists of livestreaming by way of an encoder platform with X integration.

Customers who wish to maintain livestreaming on X must pay for the X Premium subscription, which prices $8 per thirty days or $84 per 12 months. X Premium additionally provides entry to the blue checkmark and different unique options akin to creator subscriptions, bigger posts, and fewer adverts within the timeline.

“Beginning quickly, solely Premium subscribers will be capable of livestream (create dwell video streams) on X. This consists of going dwell from an encoder with X integration. Improve to Premium to proceed going dwell,” says the corporate.

The transfer doesn’t come as a shock as Elon Musk has been looking for extra methods to extend the platform’s income. Earlier this 12 months, Musk instructed charging a “small payment” to let new accounts submit on X as a method of avoiding spam and bots. Customers who selected to not pay would solely be capable of observe different accounts and browse posts at no cost.

Extra particulars on the X Premium subscription will be discovered right here.

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