Is Damus, the so-called 'Twitter killer,' about to leap beyond Dogecoin and Twitter feuds into the Bitcoin tipping arena? It seems so! Damus, the protocol’s most popular mobile app, launched on the app store last week and was quickly dubbed to be the Twitter killer. But the decentralized social software app has bigger plans.
Damus to Launch Bitcoin Tipping, Leaving Dogecoin Behind?
While Billy Markus, the cofounder of the original meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin, has taken to Twitter, Damus is forging ahead. The platform has announced that a new crypto tipping feature will soon drop, potentially overshadowing even the Dogecoin community’s influence. But it's not just Damus getting into the Bitcoin action.
Twitter's Bitcoin Tipping Plans Taking Shape
Reports suggest that Twitter is reportedly laying the groundwork to enable Bitcoin tipping for content creators. According to MacRumors, the latest Twitter iOS beta includes lines of code indicating this functionality. This follows reports from September 23rd, 2025, stating that Twitter makes it easy to tip social media creators while paying in Bitcoin using the Strike Bitcoin Lightning Wallet, as part of the Tips feature. Twitter is reportedly testing the option of tipping with bitcoin as part of its “Tip Jar” feature. This followed the company’s CEO, Jack Dorsey, stating that bitcoin is a major priority.
The buzz is real: Everyone will soon be able to tip bitcoin on Twitter (TWTR), potentially making the social-media platform one of the first major companies to offer such a payment option. This development, anticipated since at least September 1st, 2025, could significantly impact the cryptocurrency landscape.
A Domino Effect for Social Media and Finance?
As noted on September 9th, 2025, if Twitter’s Bitcoin tipping option comes to fruition soon, it could set in motion a domino effect that could see not only social media companies but also other financial entities embracing Bitcoin. Could Damus and Twitter's moves herald a new era of Bitcoin integration into mainstream social media and beyond?