Twitch Bits
Twitch's own microcurrency for "cheering" a streamer. Users buy Bits ($1.40 for 100 bits), spend 1+ in chat to post an animated "cheer message". Streamer receives 1 cent per Bit.
Competitor to plain donation (PayPal, Streamlabs) + subscription (auto-monthly). Bits give Twitch ~30% cut (vs 0% on external PayPal donation). Streamer perspective: rather direct donation but Bits are more visible to other viewers (chat flair) → drives social pressure. Top streamers earn thousands of dollars/month just on Bits. Cheermote tiers: 1, 100, 1000, 5000, 10000 Bits show with different animations.