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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Rachel Dobkin

Instagram announces plans for new rewards for its top creators. But it’s not paying cash

Instagram has announced plans for new rewards for its top creators, but instead of cash, the social media platform will be offering a feature to boost users’ social status.

On Monday, Meta-owned Instagram announced its “Rings” award, which is “all about celebrating those who aren’t afraid to take creative chances and do it their way,” according to a new blog post from the company.

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