Money
Revenue split
How sub money divides between platform and streamer. Twitch is typically 50/50 (70/30 for some), Kick advertises 95/5, YouTube 70/30.
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.
- Payout threshold
The minimum balance (e.g. $50 on Twitch) before a platform sends your earnings. New affiliates often wait months for the first one.
- Affiliate / Partner
Twitch's monetization tiers. Affiliate is the first milestone (lets you earn subs/bits); Partner is the advanced tier with more perks.