Can someone explain awards?

https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/1iga5la/can_someone_explain_awards/

created by Alphafluffy101 on 02/02/2025 at 22:52 UTC

2 upvotes, 3 top-level comments (showing 3)

I’ve been on Reddit a while now but I never really understood it… does it add value or is it just a random thing to say hey really cool post or comment?

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Comment by AutoModerator at 02/02/2025 at 22:52 UTC

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Comment by MadDocOttoCtrl at 02/02/2025 at 23:06 UTC

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• *Gold & Awards**

Gold is Reddit currency[1] that you buy with real money. It allows you to be able to give awards to other people.

1: https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/17331548463764-What-is-gold-and-how-do

Awards are a fun thumbs up[2], some recognition that you can give to other people's posts or comments. Awards provide the receiver with a chance to earn money if they are already in the Contributor Program.

2: https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/26465598697876-What-are-awards-and-how-do-I-use-them

You can only be paid real money if you qualify for **and** go through all the procedures necessary to join the Contributor Program[3], and you can only earn when you have also gained enough karma along with the gold.

3: https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/17331620007572-What-is-the-Contributor-Program-and-how-can-I-participate

I am unaware of anyone successful in earning enough buy more than a cup of Starbucks coffee each month, but it might be possible. You can read about what the experience is like here.

Comment by Pleased_Bees at 02/02/2025 at 23:14 UTC

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It's primarily a way to reward someone for an especially good post or comment.

It's also a way for Reddit to get money from users, since we have to pay to give an award.