Snapchat adds loyalty badges to Snap Map

Snapchat is introducing a new 'Place Loyalty' feature for Snap Map, rewarding users who frequently visit specific locations. Users in the top 25% of visitors will receive badges, with gold for the top 1%, silver for the top 10%, and bronze for the top 25%. This feature aims to increase user engagement and encourage sharing of loyalty achievements. The update also highlights Snap Map's evolution from a simple location-sharing tool to a discovery platform, competing with features like Instagram's map.