Discord’s new currency pays users to interact with ads

theverge.comPublished: 5/28/2025

Summary

Discord has launched a new in-app currency called "Orbs" to promote its services, allowing users to earn them by completing promotional quests. These Orbs can be used to purchase regular items or exclusive content like special badges and 3-day passes for Discord’s Nitro subscription service. The feature is currently available to a small group of beta testers globally, with plans for wider rollout in the future.