Twitter Now Allow Users Add Ethereum Addresses As A Mobile Tipping Option

Twitter mobile users can now add Ethereum addresses to the list of options for would-be tippers.

Infoexpert24 reports that Twitter made the announcement on Wednesday. The move comes months after Twitter officially rolled out bitcoin tips via the Lightning network on mobile.

Twitter started its tipping feature in September of 2021, only supporting Bitcoin via the lightning network, as a way for users to send money through cryptocurrency and other means on its social media platform. Although criticized, the feature is used by a significant number of people in the country the feature is supported.

The social media giant seems to be taking a step further with the newest update on its tipping feature. Now, Ethereum wallet addresses can now be added as a means of tipping on Twitter. This means those with Ethereum wallet addresses can receive crypto on Twitter as tips.

Have you set up Tips on your profile yet so it’s easy for people to show their support?

Yes: Cool, we’ve added Paga, Barter by Flutterwave, Paytm, and the option to add your Ethereum address.

No: What are you waiting for? Here’s how: https://t.co/Id5TwTpnCF

— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) February 16, 2022

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The newest feature represents the deepening connection between the popular social media platform and cryptocurrency. Last month, Twitter granted users of its subscription service, Blue, the ability to verify non-fungible token (NFT)profile pictures. Yet as The Block further reported, that development notably raised questions about Twitter’s ultimate goals with respect to crypto.