Twitch für alle: Monetarisierung ohne Affiliate-Hürden
Summary
Twitch launched a global, staged initiative called Monetization for All that removes previous affiliate barriers and gives almost all streamers immediate access to subscriptions, Bits, emotes, badges, and channel points. Payouts still require reaching affiliate or partner status, but creators can use earned funds internally (for example to gift subscriptions) before cashing out. Twitch also adjusts the affiliate-qualification criteria and introduces new engagement features like Creator Badge Drops, Power-ups, and updated Hype Train mechanics to deepen viewer interaction. The move aims to shorten the path to monetization and strengthen creator–audience bonds as Twitch evolves beyond a video portal into a tightly integrated experience platform.