Discord is set to launch new monetization strategies aimed at milking its user base for more cash. The platform will be expanding server subscriptions, adding tiered subscriptions and longer-term plans to effectively turn servers into storefronts. Discord is incorporating paywalled media channels as a way to offer subscribers exclusive content, a feature that is already popular on Patreon. The nickel-and-dime-ification of Discord servers begins this week, with longer-term plans including one-time purchasable digital products, server shops, and tier templates, while the company will take a 10% cut of server subscriptions. However, this expansion could turn Discord into a less welcoming space.
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