Nataliia Prokopchuk
Gaming & Creative Economy Specialist
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Nataliia Prokopchuk
Gaming & Creative Economy Specialist
Nataliia stands out in both gaming and the creative economy fields. She dives into everything from Twitch streams to YouTube gameplay, combining years of experience with in-depth research. When she’s not exploring the latest trends, she’s uncovering creative solutions and sharing her adventures — from streaming marathons to industry insights. Follow Nataliia for a fresh perspective that blends hands-on expertise with engaging stories from the world of gaming and beyond.
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21 Sep 2026
What is YouTube Shorts Monetization? Shorts Fund vs Ad Revenue Share
When YouTube Shorts just launched, it didn’t earn ad revenue at all. Back then, creators were paid from a fixed monthly bonus pool. That system, the Shorts Fund, ended in 2023 and was replaced by an ad revenue share that’s still how Shorts make money today. The two models work completely differently, and a lot of creator advice still accounts for the old one.
21 Sep 2026
What does "Made for Kids" mean on YouTube?
"Made for Kids" is a mandatory YouTube Studio setting for content aimed at children. It disables personalized ads, comments, notifications, and several other features, and it's a major reason child-directed channels post lower RPM than other niches. It exists because of COPPA, the US law that restricts collecting personal data from children under 13, and it changes a lot more than just a label; it changes what a video can do.
21 Sep 2026
YouTube Feature Eligibility by Subscriber Count
Most YouTube features are unlocked through phone or ID verification. Only a handful of milestones gate features by subscriber count: 50 for mobile live streaming, 500 for early monetization (memberships, Super Chat, Shopping), 1,000 for ad revenue, and 100,000 for the verification badge and Silver Play Button. In the article below, we feature the full detailed matrix as it is described in YouTube’s current 2026 guidelines.