Guide
How to Make Money on StarMaker: Gifts, Diamonds & Agencies
Yes — you can make money on StarMaker. Singers earn through virtual gifts from fans, convert them to diamonds, and cash out through verified agency programs. Here's how the whole pipeline works in 2026.
1. Receiving Gifts
When you go live or post a public cover, fans can send virtual gifts purchased with in-app gold. Each gift has a gold value that becomes part of your earnings ledger. Consistent live streams, duets, and family collaborations are the fastest way to grow a gifting audience.
2. Converting Gifts to Diamonds
Gold received from gifts is converted to diamonds — StarMaker's payout currency. The conversion rate and minimum withdrawal threshold are set by StarMaker and updated periodically inside the Wallet section of the app. Diamonds accumulate until you hit the minimum payout, which can then be cashed out to PayPal or routed through an agency.
3. Joining a Verified Agency
Verified agencies (sometimes called "talent agencies" inside StarMaker) sign creators to structured programs with monthly diamond targets, bonuses, event slots, and promotional boosts. Joining a reputable agency typically increases your earnings per stream, unlocks higher payout tiers, and gives you access to community-driven competitions like Who Sings It Best and SMTV Celebrity Deathmatch.
Before signing, confirm the agency is officially verified by StarMaker — unofficial "agencies" cannot process payouts and should be avoided.
4. Maximizing Earnings
- Stream on a consistent schedule so fans know when to tune in.
- Collaborate through duets and family rooms to share audiences.
- Enter community competitions for visibility and prize pools.
- Engage with your top gifters — relationships drive recurring support.
- Track your diamond balance weekly and time withdrawals around bonuses.