What Are Reddit Avatars?
Reddit Avatars are unique digital representations of the platform’s users. They offer a way for Reddit’s nearly 1 billion users to express their identity in the platform’s many communities. Users can trade, sell, or use their Avatar as a personal icon on Reddit.
Background
About two years ago, Reddit launched a new and improved Avatar builder, enabling anyone on Reddit to generate and customize their personal Avatar. This provided users with a unique way to display their identity on Reddit. Reddit has since launched countless accessories, outfits, hairstyles, and more to allow users to showcase their style. They’ve also launched custom Avatars in collaboration with partners such as the Australian Football League, Netflix, and Riot Games.
The idea for Collectible Avatars was born from the question of what would happen if Reddit gave creators the license to make any style of Avatar they wanted and helped them showcase their art to the entire Reddit community while earning money for their work.
How They Work
Collectible Avatars are a unique digital good available for purchase to support the creators behind each collection. They are compatible with your profile and can be used across Reddit. However, there are a few critical differentiating elements:
- They are available for purchase in regular currencies like USD and EUR.
- They are on the blockchain, giving the purchaser ownership over their Avatar, whether they want to use it on or off Reddit. This also allows creators to have their work live beyond Reddit and collect royalties on future sales.
- They are limited edition, meaning a set number of each creator’s Collectible Avatars are available for purchase, ensuring that creators are paid for every Avatar sold.
Key Takeaways
- Reddit Avatars are unique digital representations of Reddit’s users, providing a way to express identity on the platform.
- Reddit has an Avatar builder tool that allows users to customize their Avatars and has launched various accessories to enhance personalization.
- Reddit is collaborating with different partners to launch custom Avatars.
- Collectible Avatars are digital goods available for purchase to support the creators behind each collection.
- These Collectible Avatars are on the blockchain, are available for purchase with regular currencies, and are limited edition.
