Money
Bits
Twitch's virtual currency. Viewers buy Bits and 'cheer' them in chat to support a streamer, who earns about 1 cent per Bit.
Related terms
- Sub / Subscription
A paid monthly follow (usually $4.99+) that supports the streamer and gives the viewer perks like emotes and an ad-free experience.
- Donation / Tip
Money sent directly to a streamer, usually through a service like StreamElements or Streamlabs, often triggering an on-screen alert.
- Affiliate / Partner
Twitch's monetization tiers. Affiliate is the first milestone (lets you earn subs/bits); Partner is the advanced tier with more perks.