Ludwig explains why Twitch\u2019s major data leak is a \u201cgood thing\u201d for viewers YouTube: LudwigPopular Twitch streamer Ludwig Ahgren spoke up about the platform\u2019s recent data breach, claiming that the leaked earnings of the site\u2019s biggest broadcasters can be a \u201cgood thing\u201d for fans. On October 6, Twitch was hit with a major data breach that leaked a slew of sensitive information, including various Twitch clients, Twitch properties, and even a potential Steam competitor. However, all of these details have paled in comparison to the leaked earnings of the site\u2019s stars. While the bigger moneymakers of the platform have gone without much ado, social media was set alight with criticism against names like Hasan and Sykkuno, both of whom made a projected ~$2 million since 2019 from subscriptions. While there\u2019s the matter of potentially sensitive leaked data to consider (although Twitch has since claimed that no passwords were leaked, instead opting to change broadcasters\u2019 stream keys), popular streamer Ludwig claims that this information can be a good thing for viewers. https:\/\/twitter.com\/KnowS0mething\/status\/1445651544200781830?ref_src=twsrctfwtwcamptweetembedtwterm1445651544200781830twgrtwcons1_&ref_url=httpswww.dexerto.comentertainmentsources-twitch-leak-severely-underestimates-earnings-for-biggest-streamers-1669624 Ludwig responds to Twitch earnings leak It\u2019s no secret that subscriber counts are publicly available information. When multiplied by the amount that streamers make per sub \u2014 usually around $5 for Tier 1 subscriptions \u2014 it can be a fairly simple task to hammer out an approximation of how much a broadcaster is making on subs, alone. To Ludwig, this earnings leak better clarifies how the split between Twitch and its streamers works, allowing fans to understand how much their favorite broadcasters are making per subscription. Our investigation is ongoing, and we are in the process of analyzing all of the relevant logs and data to assess actual impact. For an update see https:\/\/t.co\/mp8wndXv03 \u2014 Twitch (@Twitch) October 7, 2021 \u201cThe good thing about this leak is that, now, you can find out what the sub splits are,\u201d he explained. \u201cBecause streamers, if you don\u2019t know, don\u2019t all get the same amount of money from Twitch. You guys give streamers $5 every time you sub. So when you Twitch Prime to me, which is about, I think, two-thirds of the people who sub to me, you give me a certain amount of money.\u201d He went on to clarify that he, nor is any streamer, allowed to divulge what percentage of money they make from their split with Twitch per the site\u2019s terms of service\u2026 but with this new info in hand, viewers have a better idea of how much dough is going toward their favs. (Topic begins at 6:56) That said, it has also been revealed that the leaked Twitch earnings \u201cseverely underestimate\u201d streamers\u2019 income, as they don\u2019t account for sponsorship deals, merch sales, or other such revenue sources\u2026 so the numbers we\u2019re seeing now are likely far less than what broadcasters are actually reeling in, leaving us as much in the dark as we were before.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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