Patreon is changing its algorithm to help smaller creators get discovered

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Patreon is developing over 30 new and updated tools, but some of them might never fully roll out to users. | Image: Patreon Patreon has announced a number of new and overhauled features that are designed to "build a better network - and a better internet," according to CEO Jack Conte. The Patreon roadmap includes discovery algorithm updates, platform and security improvements, and new features for both creators and fans. In a lengthy blog post, Conte outlines each of the changes and says they aim to address how the last generation of tech companies "have enshittified" by positioning Patreon as a better example of online creative and community platforms: "The current version of the web is a failed promise for creators and fandoms. As creators, we can't even rea … Read the full story at The Verge.