Instagram vs. Twitter: Which Network is Set for Long-Term Monetization?

This week, Instagram announced its latest user numbers, which means the visual social network has surpassed Twitter. But which of the two is more likely to continue growing and generating revenue in the years to come?

In his post announcing Instagram’s achievement of more than 300 million users, CEO Kevin Systrom, also announced that verified accounts are on the way, as part of an effort to eliminate fake accounts and increase trust in Instagram. He writes:

We’re committed to doing everything possible to keep Instagram free from the fake and spammy accounts that plague much of the web, and that’s why we’re finishing up some important work that began earlier this year.