Premium Bot Subsctiptions

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As a note, this seems to be in a closed testing phase (I don't know if alpha, beta, etc.). It is not currently supported by discord.py, and I assume (as an outsider) that it will not be supported until it is more widely-available for bots.

I'm opening this discussion just because I don't see any discussions/issues open for this yet. I'm sure the discord.py devs are already working on implementing this behind-the-scenes (assuming they've been given access), but I wanted to make this as a quick information hub for other bot devs using the library who are looking into using this in their bots.

I don't know too much about this feature myself (and it is likely subject to change), but as of right now, here is what I've found:

• It is in a closed testing phase and is not rolled out to most bots yet
• You can sign up here to join Discord's waitlist; however, even if you are selected, it is not supported by Discord.py yet
• It will allow further interactions: Gradient Buttons #9062

As a note for other devs who can't wait for this feature, my current method for implementing this feature is to have a server with a premium subscription. Then, I have a "premium checker" bot in that server which only works for users with the premium role I've set up. It has a /register_guild command with a cooldown that lets a premium user select one of their guilds to receive premium features. The bot also checks in every so often to confirm that the user still has the premium role.

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For those looking for this feature, work is being done here: #9453. Also see this thread on Discord.