X Launches Original Article $1 Million Reward Program

On January 18, X’s official creator account @XCreators announced the platform’s earnings distribution hit a record high at the end of 2025—its best showing since launching its creator monetization plan. 2026 is “the year of the creator,” X officials said, doubling down on writing—the area where creators excel most. The goal: recognize high-value, impactful content that shapes conversations, breaks news, and drives cultural progress. X’s Creator Studio will soon roll out a more detailed revenue overview dashboard. The platform will prioritize articles over short-form clips, aiming to make X the top place for creators to monetize their work—and this is just the beginning. Additionally, X will award an extra $1 million to the next period’s highest-earning article. Eligibility rules: - Original content (minimum 1,000 words) - Primary metric: homepage timeline exposure (U.S. users only) - No policy violations (hate speech, fraud, manipulative content) - Published between Jan. 16–28