Twitter has introduced a feature that allows longer tweets, allowing Blue members in the US to post up to 4,000 characters. Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, tried to get permission from government bodies and the courts to further Twitter’s goal of a payment system that also supports cryptocurrency.
4,000-character tweets now available on Twitter Blue
Twitter Blue users are the only ones who can post long tweets that everyone can see. Users will only see the first 280 words on their timelines, but must click the “Show More” button to read the rest of the texts.
Since the format is available, people who have subscribed could be encouraged to post longer tweets instead of threads. If non-Blue users keep posting topics, it can get chaotic and confusing.
Additionally, Twitter announced on its Blue support website that it would soon be limiting the amount of advertising Blue subscribers would see in half. Elon Musk has also discussed a more expensive, ad-free subscription option.
Previously, Twitter Blue provided the ability to post 60-minute movies. There will be a fee for sharing content on the website, as Musk wants to attract bloggers and video creators.
Brazil, Indonesia and India are now included in the 15 markets where Twitter Blue is accessible.
Twitter Blue is much more expensive in India than comparable services like YouTube Premium, Spotify or Apple Music, coming in at $7.87 each month. These last three cost less than $4 a month. In contrast, the most expensive Netflix subscription that entitles users to four 4K streaming screens costs $7.87 per month.
Twitter has made attempts in the past to obtain licenses
Formerly Financial Times reported that Elon Musk was trying to get permission from government agencies and the courts to further Twitter’s vision of a cutting-edge payment system. Elon’s decision to transform Twitter into a messaging, payment and social platform would use a system that accepts both fiat and virtual currency.
Musk said the network would first enable fiat payments and peer-to-peer exchanges. The system would eventually be built to support crypto payments. According to the Financial Times, Twitter CEO Esther Crawford was tasked with detailing the company’s payment system strategy. People familiar with the circumstances say she is working with a small team of specialists to achieve the goal. Musk’s strategic strategy to expand Twitter’s revenue streams beyond advertising includes choosing a payment system.
