Facebook is upgrading its streaming services with a new monetization system to better compete with the likes of Twitch and YouTube Gaming. The tried-and-true tipping model will be adopted at its onset, but the company is looking into other ways to pay streamers.



Detailed in a blog post, the gaming creator pilot program plans to leverage Facebook’s existing technology with a lot of what its competitors already do. Of special note is that Facebook wants to use the Oculus as one of its streaming platforms, suggesting using VR for gaming streams.

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