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Subathon
A marathon stream where every sub adds time to a countdown clock. Famous ones run for weeks. Plan sleep before attempting.
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.
- Charity stream
A stream where donations go to a charity, often with goals and incentives ('$500 = I dye my hair'). Great for community and for good.
- Hype Train
A Twitch event that starts when lots of subs/bits arrive at once — a progress bar chat can 'fuel' to higher levels with more support.