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News18•19-10-2026, 12:26
X Offers Rs 2.85 Lakh Bonus For Posting 15 Videos
  • •X is testing a Video Kickstart Bonus programme offering a fixed bonus of $3,000 (about Rs 2.85 lakh) to creators for posting original videos.
  • •The pilot programme is currently available by invitation only and requires creators to enrol by October 30.
  • •To qualify, creators must publish at least 15 vertical videos across 15 different days within a 30-day campaign, with each video running for less than three minutes.
  • •Unlike standard monetisation models, the payout is a flat rate and is not dependent on views, likes, or audience engagement.
  • •Participating creators can also use videos from other platforms provided they are free of watermarks and meet the platform's originality guidelines.
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Key Questions Answered

X is testing an invite-only Video Kickstart Bonus program that offers a fixed payment of $3,000 (approximately Rs 2.85 lakh) to creators who publish original vertical videos.

Invited creators must publish at least 15 eligible vertical videos, each under three minutes long, across 15 different days within a 30-day campaign period.

The pilot is currently available through invitations only, which selected creators must enrol in by October 30.

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