Patreon is changing its algorithm to help smaller creators get discovered

Patreon is developing over 30 new and updated tools, but some of them might never fully roll out to users. | Image: Patreon Patreon has announced a number of new and overhauled features that are designed to "build a better network - and a better internet," according to CEO Jack Conte.

The Patreon roadmap includes discovery algorithm updates, platform and security improvements, and new features for both creators and fans. In a lengthy blog post, Conte outlines each of the changes and says they aim to address how the last generation of tech companies "have enshittified" by positioning Patreon as a better example of online creative and community platforms: "The current version of the web is a failed promise for creators and fandoms. As creators, we can't even rea … Read the full story at The Verge.

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