Meta launches $50M Meta Horizon Creator Fund

Meta is launching a $50 million Meta Horizon Creator Fund.

This week, Meta launched a $50 million Meta Horizon Creator Fund. Under the theme of “Shape what’s next,” Meta plans to reward creators who can innovate and earn with Meta Horizon Worlds. The fund will support Meta Horizon Worlds creators with new opportunities to create, monetize and earn rewards. I couldn’t get around to doing t…Read More

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