Unlock earnings on Reddit: Join the contributor programme & get paid for your Gold and Karma rewards

Reddit, the renowned social networking platform, has unveiled an exciting new contributor programme, allowing users to transform their Reddit Gold and Karma into tangible real-world earnings.

This initiative was announced in a recent blog post by Reddit, alongside the introduction of a simplified method for awarding content with Reddit gold.

In this article, we’ll delve into the details of Reddit’s innovative contributor programme and its potential impact on the platform’s dedicated community members.

Reddit gold is given to users by other Redditors for their content on the site, on the other hand, Reddit Karma reward will be given to the number next to a user's username, accumulated over time by posting and commenting.

Reddit turning Karma into cash

Reddit’s contributor programme, revealed on Monday, offers a unique opportunity for eligible Redditors to earn actual money for their valuable contributions to the platform.

Eligible participants must meet certain criteria, including being 18 years and older, residing in a supported location, and processing an active Reddit account.

Once enrolled in the programme, participants will receive monthly payments calculated based on the amount of karma accrued and gold received for their eligible contributions. This groundbreaking initiative is now being rolled out in the United States across Web, iOS, and Android Reddit apps, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

Enrolling in the programme

To participate in the contributor programme, users can easily participate or access it through their profit menu. Eligible users can then tap the ‘Get Verified to Start Earning’ button to initiate the enrollment process.

While Reddit has not disclosed specific details about the payment structure, programme promises exciting opportunities for users to monetise their engagement and contributions to the platform.

Reddit gold

In addition to the contributor programme, Reddit has introduced a user-friendly method for granting Reddit gold to fellow users. With this new gold system, users can now long-press the upvote icon on mobile devices or hover over it on desktops directly within the post or comment they wish to reward.

A pop-up menu presents users with six gold awarding options, ranging from $1.99 to $49.00. By selecting one of these options, users can replace a regular upvote with a golden one, showcasing their appreciation for quality content.

Initially available in select communities on Reddit's native mobile apps, this feature will expand to other communities in the coming weeks and will also be accessible on the web later this year.

Reddit's ongoing commitment to rewarding contributors

Reddit's introduction of the contributor programme and the enhanced gold system comes as part of the platform's ongoing efforts to reward its dedicated contributors. This initiative follows a period where thousands of popular subreddits temporarily went dark in protest of Reddit's plan to charge for access to its data.

In response, Reddit began charging third-party app developers for access to its application programming interface (API), leading to the closure of several beloved third-party apps, including Apollo. The charges posed a significant financial burden on these developers, with estimates exceeding $20 million annually.

In short, Reddit's new contributor programme is poised to transform the way users engage with the platform by offering a tangible incentive for their contributions. With real money on the table, Reddit hopes to foster a thriving community of dedicated contributors who continue to enrich the platform with their valuable insights and content.