X Offers $1 Million for Top Article

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has announced a new way for creators to make money.

They are offering a $1 million prize for the best article in the next payout period.

This article must be at least 1,000 words long and must be seen by many people on the platform.

X is also changing how they pay creators, now basing payments on how many people see their posts.

They are also planning to add a new dashboard to help creators track their earnings.

Only people in the US who have a premium subscription can win the prize.

X wants to encourage creators to make longer, more impactful content.

The contest runs from 16 January, 2026 to 28 January, 2026, and the content must be original and follow X's policies.