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Discord Unveils Orbs: Earnable In-App Currency for Nitro and Cosmetics

Discord is using a small-scale rollout to calibrate reward levels before expanding access

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Overview

  • Orbs can be earned in beta by watching commercials and completing Quests as Discord tests its new advertising rewards system
  • Users may redeem Orbs for digital cosmetics such as animated avatar borders and profile backgrounds
  • Subscribers can apply Orbs to purchase or extend Discord Nitro, delaying their next billing cycle
  • Discord is actively tuning Orb availability to manage the in-app economy and protect Nitro revenue
  • The company anticipates expanding Orbs beyond cosmetics to broader utility features on the platform