The screen behind Zaboru suddenly showcased a long list of systems and features that had not yet been revealed to the public. There were far more points than the audience expected, and the moment people realized this announcement was much bigger than simple creator support, the atmosphere inside the hall immediately became restless.
Zaboru smiled while looking at the crowd. "I promise all of this will completely elevate how content creators work and how they are appreciated," he said. "Because with these systems, being a content creator can actually become a proper job with real income."
The audience immediately exploded into loud murmurs.
Of course they did.
This conversation was about money.
More importantly, it was about the possibility that uploading videos online could become an actual career instead of just a hobby powered by sleep deprivation and emotional instability.
Zaboru chuckled after seeing their reactions. "But before you all get too excited, let me explain things properly first."
Then he slowly walked across the stage as the first point appeared on the massive screen behind him.
"AD REVENUE."
Zaboru pointed toward the words with a grin. "First of all, most of the money used to pay content creators will come from ad revenue. Companies pay YouTube for exposure, YouTube earns money from those advertisements, and then a large part of that money will be distributed back to the creators themselves."
The audience immediately became much quieter because this was the first time they fully understood where the money would actually come from.
"This system is healthy for everyone," Zaboru continued. "ZAGE earns money, creators earn money, companies get exposure, and viewers still receive free entertainment. The platform grows together instead of only benefiting one side."
He paused for a moment before grinning again.
"Of course, how much you earn depends on several factors..." He pointed dramatically toward the next section appearing behind him. "Which brings us to the next point."
Zaboru smiled as the second point appeared on the screen.
"REVENUE BASED ON LIKES, VIEWS, AND COMMENTS."
The moment those words appeared, the hall became even louder. Some creators immediately leaned forward, while others started whispering with bright eyes because this was the part they had been waiting for.
Zaboru raised one hand to calm them down. "Simply put, if your video gets many views, positive likes, and active comments, that means your video is helping YouTube grow, right?" he said. "It means people are watching, reacting, discussing, and returning to the platform because of your content. So naturally, YouTube should pay you based on that contribution."
He pointed toward the screen as several small examples appeared behind him. "Views will show how many people are watching your video. Likes will show how much the audience appreciates it. Comments will show how active the discussion is. Of course, we will not blindly count everything like fools. Fake activity, spam comments, bot views, or people trying to abuse the system will be filtered. We already prepared tools for that."
Some creators nodded seriously after hearing that. A few of them had already experienced fake accounts, strange spam comments, or people trying to manipulate popularity, so they understood why ZAGE needed rules.
Zaboru grinned again. "As for how much you will get... well, that part is secret, hehehe."
The audience immediately complained loudly.
"EHHHH!?"
"BOSS, DON'T TEASE US LIKE THAT!"
"AT LEAST GIVE US A NUMBER!"
Zaboru laughed while shaking his head. "Nope. I refuse. If I reveal the exact formula publicly, some crazy people will start trying to game the system tomorrow morning. Maybe even tonight. Maybe some of you already started calculating suspicious things in your head right now."
Several creators immediately looked away, making the audience laugh.
"But don't worry," Zaboru continued with a calmer smile. "I promise it will not be too little. We want this to be meaningful. Later, every eligible creator will receive an email explaining how much they earned based on their videos, their audience response, and their overall contribution during the payment period."
The audience became excited again, but now their excitement was mixed with curiosity. They still did not know the exact amount, but the fact that YouTube itself would finally pay them already felt unreal.
Then Zaboru moved to point three as the giant screen behind him changed once again.
"SUBSCRIBER REWARD SYSTEM."
The audience immediately became curious.
Zaboru grinned mischievously. "Heh! Now this one is actually pretty fun," he said. "There will be three major subscriber milestone rewards creators can obtain. The first is Silver."
The screen behind him immediately showed a sleek silver badge with the YouTube logo engraved into it.
"When your channel reaches one hundred thousand subscribers, ZAGE will reward you with a Silver Z-Creator Badge." Zaboru smiled proudly. "And of course, there will also be several additional rewards included too. Pretty good rewards, actually. Hehehe."
Then, while pretending to look away from the microphone slightly, Zaboru quietly muttered:
"It's more than fifty thousand USD..."
The audience heard it.
Immediately.
The entire hall exploded.
"WHAT!?"
"FIFTY THOUSAND!?"
"THAT'S NOT A REWARD THAT'S A HOUSE!"
Several creators almost stood up from their chairs in shock.
Meanwhile, Zaboru slowly blinked innocently. "Huh?" he asked while pretending to look confused. "Why are you guys cheering? Weird."
The audience burst into even louder laughter.
RetroKuma grabbed his friend dramatically. "BRO WE NEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND SUBSCRIBERS RIGHT NOW!"
CrazyMikeTV immediately shouted from the USA creator section, "I'M BREAKING FOUR MORE CHAIRS TOMORROW!"
"PLEASE DON'T!" another creator screamed back.
Even Zaboru had to hold back his laughter after seeing the chaos.
Then he continued with a grin. "And of course, there's also Z-Gold."
The screen behind him changed again, this time showing a luxurious gold badge glowing dramatically.
"One million subscribers," Zaboru announced. "Creators who reach that level will receive the Gold Z-Creator Reward."
The audience already looked excited, but Zaboru was not done yet.
"And finally..." He paused dramatically while the lights inside the hall dimmed slightly.
"Z-PLATINUM."
The giant screen behind him displayed a beautiful platinum-colored badge with diamond-like reflections surrounding it.
"Ten million subscribers."
The hall became silent for a moment because the number itself sounded absurdly impossible in this era.
Ten million something unheard off.
Zaboru laughed after seeing their stunned expressions. "And trust me..." he said while grinning wider. "The rewards for Platinum are completely insane. Like... genuinely insane. Hehehe."
The audience immediately exploded into excited discussion again. Some creators were already dreaming about becoming famous enough to obtain those rewards, while others still looked mentally destroyed by the accidental fifty-thousand-dollar reveal.
Meanwhile, Zaboru simply chuckled while enjoying the chaos he had created.
Then the screen moved to point four.
"DIRECT CREATOR GIFTS."
The moment those words appeared, several creators tilted their heads in confusion. Zaboru chuckled because he already expected that reaction. "Yeah, this one is simple, but I think it will become very powerful. Viewers can directly give gifts or donations to their favorite creators."
The hall immediately became noisy again.
Zaboru raised his hand and continued, "For normal videos, viewers can send a gift as support. Maybe they love your tutorial, maybe your music helped them study, maybe your game review saved them from buying a bad game, or maybe they just think you are funny enough to deserve coffee money."
Some creators laughed, but their eyes were already lighting up.
"And for live streaming, this will be even more interesting," Zaboru said with a grin. "When viewers donate during a live stream, a pop-up can appear on the screen with their name and message. So if your chat wants to be noticed, they can send a gift. If they want to ask a question, they can send a gift. If they want to say something stupid in front of five thousand people..." He paused and shrugged. "Well, as long as it follows the rules, they can also do that."
The audience burst into laughter.
CrazyMikeTV immediately shouted, "So people can pay me to read insults about my broken chairs!?"
Zaboru pointed at him. "Exactly. And somehow, I feel like you will become rich from that alone."
The hall exploded again.
Zaboru continued with a more serious smile. "Of course, we will prepare moderation tools. Creators can block certain words, hide messages, ban abusive users, and control what appears on screen. We want this system to be fun, not become a weapon for harassment."
That part made many creators nod in relief. The idea of direct support sounded exciting, but no one wanted their live stream to be ruined by some random rich idiot spamming terrible messages.
"Still," Zaboru added, "this gives viewers a way to directly support you. Not through companies, not through complicated sponsors, but directly from fan to creator. If someone really enjoys your work, they can show appreciation immediately."
The content creators looked genuinely excited now. For streamers, musicians, teachers, comedians, gamers, reviewers, and even strange conspiracy channels, this system could become a complete game changer.
Zaboru smiled as the screen changed to the final point.
"Last but not least, all money related to YouTube revenue will be held inside your YouTube account first," he explained. "From there, it can be linked directly to your Steam Wallet if you want to use it for games, software, or digital purchases. But don't worry, this is not just pretend money or platform-only credit. You can cash it out too."
The audience immediately reacted again, because that detail mattered far more than they expected. Some creators had assumed the money might only be usable inside ZAGE services, but Zaboru quickly removed that fear.
"ZAGE has already worked with many banks regarding this," he continued. "So withdrawing your earnings should not become a problem. We want this to feel like real income because it is real income. If you earned it, then you should be able to use it properly."
A wave of excited murmurs spread across the hall. For many creators, this was the first time someone from a massive company had spoken about their videos as something valuable enough to become income, not just fun, attention, or hobby work.
Zaboru grinned and spread both arms dramatically. "So, how is it? This will elevate content creator rights, right? You guys will finally be appreciated properly. Rewards, money, direct gifts, subscriber milestones, ad revenue, all of it."
Some creators started clapping, and the sound slowly spread until most of the hall joined in. Zaboru walked across the stage while looking at them with genuine satisfaction.
"I want YouTube to become more than just a community," he said. "I want it to become a place where creativity can become a future. I want young people to dream, 'I want to become a successful YouTuber,' and I want that dream to be treated as something good, not something embarrassing."
His smile became warmer. "Of course, not everyone will become famous. That is true for every field. Not every musician becomes a superstar, not every athlete becomes a champion, and not every game developer makes a legendary game. But the important thing is that the path exists. The chance exists. If someone works hard, creates something people love, builds a community, and keeps improving, then they should be able to make a life from it."
The hall became quieter as those words settled into the audience. Even the creators who had been joking earlier looked more serious now.
Zaboru then chuckled lightly and returned to his usual playful expression. "And yes, before anyone asks, please don't quit your job tomorrow morning just because I said this. Build your channel properly first, okay? Don't blame me if your parents chase you with slippers."
The audience burst into laughter again.
After that, Zaboru smiled and opened the question-and-answer session.
The meeting continued with a question-and-answer session, and the creators did not waste the chance at all. Questions came from every direction, from payment schedules, ad rules, international bank transfers, creator protection, live-stream moderation, and whether smaller channels could still grow under the new system. Zaboru answered them one by one with surprising patience, sometimes seriously and sometimes with jokes that made the hall burst into laughter again.
Not long after, the meeting finally ended, but the impact of it did not end inside the ZAGE Event Building. Clips from the live broadcast immediately spread across YouTube, television news, forums, gaming magazines, and business circles. For creators, it felt like the birth of a new career path. For viewers, it made YouTube feel even bigger than before. And for the video game industry, it was another reminder that ZAGE was not only making games anymore. ZAGE was building culture.
The announcement especially shook Apple and Microsoft. Both companies were preparing to fight for attention with their new consoles, but Zaboru had suddenly dragged the public eye toward YouTube, content creators, and the future of online entertainment. Instead of only talking about Xbox or iPlay, people were now talking about whether becoming a YouTuber could actually become a real job.
And just like that, Zaboru had once again changed the conversation without even releasing a new console trailer yet.
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