Roblox Studio head Stefano Corazza says that the game doesn't exploit children, and is instead "a gift".

Roblox is one of the most popular games in the world, with more than 70 million daily active users. A portion of the game's popularity could be due to the creations of young individuals, including ...

However, after fees and Roblox's cut, the person would end up with $350. This led to some younger devs never cashing out, feeling like they lose too much, and instead spend it on Roblox items.