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YouTube Doubles Monetization Bar for New Creators
Platform's Partner Program now demands 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views, reshaping the economics of content creation in Asia and beyond.
By Priya Nair·Aug 11, 2026·4 min read
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