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Discord introduces Orbs, a virtual currency for user engagement and ad rewards

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Source: Engadget
Discord introduces Orbs, a virtual currency for user engagement and ad rewards
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TL;DR

Discord has introduced a new virtual currency called Orbs in beta, which users can earn by participating in interactive advertising Quests and redeem for Discord Nitro credits, profile cosmetics, or shop items, but not for real money. The system is currently limited to desktop and is part of Discord's broader advertising and engagement strategy.

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  1. Discord launches a virtual currency  Engadget
  2. Discord lures users to click on ads by offering them new Orbs currency  Ars Technica
  3. Discord’s new currency pays users to interact with ads  The Verge
  4. Discord explores virtual rewards for its ad product as it prepares for a potential IPO  TechCrunch
  5. Discord asks users to ponder its Orbs, an earnable currency you can use to buy Nitro  PC Gamer

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