Many top Twitch streamers don’t make minimum wage, and 3 new takeaways from the Twitch hack – The Washington Post

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There are some caveats to consider. For one, a growing number of streamers do not live in the United States, which means cost of living varies widely. In addition, some streamers have disputed the leaked payout data, and even setting that aside, it only extends to Twitch-specific means of monetization like subscriptions. Increasingly, streamers make money by striking deals with brands and playing select games on behalf of sponsors. These sorts of partnerships are not reflected in Twitch’s numbers, which means things aren’t quite as dire as they look for some streamers. Still, not just anybody gains access to brand deals. On Twitch, success begets success, but the road to that point is long, arduous and, for many, insurmountable.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/10/08/twitch-hack-leak-minimum-wage-pay-hasan/