Elon Musk Sets Twitter Blue Price at $8 Monthly for Verification

Elon Musk announces that Twitter Blue will cost $8 per month and serve as the exclusive path to getting a verified blue checkmark on the platform.

15 Jun 2022 • 1 min read

Elon Musk officially announces that Twitter Blue will cost $8 per month and serve as the only way for users to receive a verified blue checkmark on the platform. Musk criticizes the current verification system, calling it a "lords & peasants" model that unfairly divides users based on status.

The new owner declares "power to the people" as he rolls out this updated subscription plan just days after taking over the social media company. By tying verification directly to a paid subscription, Musk fundamentally changes how users display authenticity and prominence on the network.

Musk briefly mentions that this new revenue stream will help Twitter reward content creators for their contributions. The shift to a paid verification model represents a major step in the billionaire's plan to overhaul the platform's business strategy and reduce its reliance on advertising.

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