“The era of ‘mouth-based content creation’ is over, and the era of X creators has officially begun.”

Brother Qiang’s in-depth analysis of the latest policies on the X platform in 2026

X has increased creators’ income, with many crypto KOLs earning over $3,000 in “creation revenue” in just two weeks 💲

The phase of “farming” through “view boosting,” “mutual aid,” or posting nonsense is gone.

As Elon Musk announced 2026 as the “Creator Year,” X’s algorithm underwent a devastating “reshuffle,” but it also opened the door to high earnings for genuine creators.

How can we earn the high salaries of “Daddy Ma” in this wave of dividends?

1. X’s Underlying Intent: From “Interaction” to “Value Display”

In the past, your earnings depended on how many people argued in your reply section; now, X has completely changed.

1. Home Timeline is the Only Battlefield

Now, earnings are no longer based on how many people argue in your reply area, but on the actual view count of your posts seen by verified high-level users on the homepage.
• Implication: The platform wants you to appear in users’ “For You” recommendations, rather than lurking in the comments of others’ big posts to gain visibility.

2. Content “Class Differentiation”

X officials have explicitly stated that long-form content like **Articles** will be weighted more heavily than short-form content.
• Intent: X is transforming from a “fragmented news site” into a “deep content community.” Musk aims to compete with Substack and YouTube.

3. “Gold Content” Determines Earnings

Premium members (Premium / Premium+) generate much more valuable views than ordinary users.
• Interpretation: You don’t need to attract everyone; you only need to attract those who have paid. The more hardcore and high-net-worth your content is, the higher your unit price.

2. How Can Creators Improve Their “Posture” to Earn Explosive Profits?

Since the rules have changed, players’ strategies must evolve. Want to earn $3,000? You need to do these three things:

1. From “Blogger” to “Author”

Stop posting those two-line emotional comments. Use X’s Articles feature.
• Practical tip: If you’re in the crypto (Web3) space, don’t just post “Why FOMO,” but provide in-depth logic on “Why FOMO.” Deep long-form articles not only earn higher weightings but also help convince high-level members through logic, increasing your “high-value display” opportunities.

2. Embrace the “Homepage Algorithm,” not the “Reply Algorithm”

In the past, it was popular to “ride the traffic” under trending posts; now, this behavior almost yields no earnings.
• Practical tip: Your posts must be self-sufficient. Start with a hook, paired with high-quality images or videos. If your content can keep users on the homepage for more than 5 seconds, the system will consider it “high-value content” and push it to more Premium users.

3. Build “Authentic Personal Traits”

X is actively using AI to crack down on fraud and inauthentic interactions. Any mechanized boosting or AI-generated nonsense will be penalized or even result in account bans.
• Practical tip: Speak human, have a stance, and show warmth. Even if you’re venting, do it with soul. In 2026, the core competitiveness of creators is “trust.” Only if users are willing to follow you will your every update appear on their homepage and convert into USD.

3. Advice for Creators: Don’t Get Caught in the “Red Ocean”

Many small partners earn thousands of dollars not by luck, but through monopolizing **niche fields**.
• Not just in crypto: AI efficiency boosts, overseas side jobs, in-depth hardcore science popularization, or even personalized lifestyles.
• Underlying logic: Dominate the top 10% in a niche track. Since X’s revenue pool has doubled, as long as you’re in the top 10%, the rest is left to time, and compound interest will be astonishing.

A simple summary:

In 2026, X is no longer a “venting trash can,” but a digital asset bank for creators.

Let go of the “quick and easy” mindset, start producing content with logic, and your Stripe bill will tell you the answer.