Roblox; a leading foundation of metaverse

Developed by Roblox corporation, Roblox is an online game platform and game creation system. Created by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel in 2004, and released to public in 2006. Roblox is a leading foundation for the metaverse, that encourages user-generated 3D, 4D platforms, and social ecosystem with over 77 million daily active users. Also described as a massively multiplayer online game (MMO). It is the ultimate virtual universe hosting millions of user-created games, and not just a game but a platform for social connection, experiences and a creator economy.

Roblox is free to play, but its features in-game purchases are done through its virtual currency known as “Robux”. This Robux can be purchased with real-world money through the official website, mobile apps or via gift cards. This virtual currency allows users to buy, sell and create virtual items. The price of some item on Roblox is based on supply and demand rather than fixed price, as those items have limited status. This allows users to resell the items for a higher price, when the stock runs out.

Roblox Studio – The platform’s game engine and game development software. The games on the Roblox are created using a dialect of the programming language Lua. The programming language is open sourced under the MIT License. From complex games to avatar clothing on Roblox platform is created by the community using Roblox studio development tool.

Roblox Premium – A monthly subscription service for Roblox, where the subscribers gain access to more features on the platform and a monthly stipend of Robux. Price of 1,000 Robux is approx. 12.49 USD.

Roblox’s “Developer Exchange” (DevEX) program – The creators on the platform are able to exchange their earned Robux for real-world currency as long as they have at least 30,000 Robux. The developers on the platform can create purchasable content through one-time purchase. In March 2026, Roblox has also launched the Incubator and Jumpstart programs to help developers scale new types of games. 

Reports:

As of 2020, Roblox reported that more than 2 million developers used Roblox Studio to create more than 20 million games per year, among which the majority of developers were minors.

As of Feb 2025, as per the company, the monthly player base of Roblox includes half of all American children under the age of 16.

Starting with certain countries in December 2025 and globally in January 2026, Roblox made age verification mandatory to communicate on the platform in any capacity.

As of early 2026, Roblox is reported to have 144 million daily active users.

How to earn money on Roblox?

Earning money on Roblox is legitimate career for many, and it has a professional process with strict rules. There are several specific requirements, one must fulfill in order to cash out using the Developer Exchange (DevEX) program. One can’t just buy Robux and sell them back, they have to earn it.

As of 2026, the eligibility criteria are;

• To apply for DevEx program one must be at least 13 years old.
• One must have minimum of 30,000 “earned” Robux in your account.
• One must have a verified email address and a valid Roblox premium subscription.
• One must maintain a good standing meaning their account must follow all community standards.
• One must provide tax documentation info (W-9 for US, W-8 for others) via their payment portal, Tipalti.  

The Current Payout Rate (2026)

?Roblox has recently updated their payout rates. The amount one gets depends on when they earned the Robux:

?New Rate (Earned after Sept 5, 2025): $0.0038 per Robux ($114 USD per 30,000 Robux).

?Old Rate (Earned before Sept 5, 2025): $0.0035 per Robux ($105 USD per 30,000 Robux).

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