YouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money

What is the best social media platform for niche content creators? I’m thinking of starting a small project for one of my hobbies but I’d hope to make at least enough to pay for my setup (mic, camera, etc.). Is that unrealistic?

What is the best social media platform for niche content creators?

Like it or not, youtube still has the biggest audience and the best discovery algorithm (even with it’s flaws).

And, even with this latest change, still pays better than other platforms.