In an age where likes are currency

[anhnha]

We live in a strange world. In an age where likes are currency, connecting with others and sharing our lives seems to be our number one priority. Yet we’re more distrustful than ever.

Source: The Business Romantic

What is the meaning of "likes" here? Thanks.

 

[SoothingDave]

Facebook or other social media likes. Like the "Like" button on this very web site.

 

[Tdol]

And likes can be seen as currency because they make a webpage more valuable as it is more likely to be shown to people searching- a popular page gets more attention than a less popular one.

 

[emsr2d2]

One of our regular posters here frequently (and amusingly) says "I am paid in Likes". He/she usually writes it when someone has failed to click "Like" on one of his/her posts that it appears the person has found helpful.