TikTok 70%+ Split, Twitch View Counts, Instagram Awards + Ironmouse x CDawgVA Cafe

Hello all, and welcome to the weekly recap of the streaming and creator space! We're just a few short days away from Twitchcon San Diego 2025. If you haven't already checked out my Annual Event List, I've been updating it daily with new opportunities and events! You can also pre-familiarize yourself with the show floor with my unofficial map, along with Artist Alley. Also, many people have reported they were able to save hundreds of dollars (or get free room upgrades) by contacting their hotel! I hope all who are attending have a fun and safe experience!

And with that said, let's jump into the recap!

🟪 TWITCH

• Twitch shared an update on view counts, addressing some of the theories. Check out my video discussing what's new in this update!
• Due to growing fears about attending Twitchcon, Twitch has shared a blog post about what they are doing to keep you safe at the event.
• Twitch is exploring a new "Lead Mod" role.
• Polish Prime subs are increasing payouts from $1.45 to $1.67.
• I made a long video (47 minutes) exploring viewership trends by language and added context about the more interesting regions where creators are pushing Twitch to offer more value.
• In a recent stream, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy opted to give a $100 direct donation so that Twitch wouldn't take a cut of his support.
• Twitch hosted a party at its Irvine office to celebrate Twitchcon.
• New Badges: LoL Worlds 2025 ($), Battlefield 6 ($), Man Without Fear ($), Low (Watch Time), Alone ($)

🟥 YOUTUBE

• YouTube is officially launching the "Second Chances" program, which will give previously terminated channels a chance to return to the platform after a rule rollback.

⬛ TIKTOK

• TikTok Creators in Canada and the USA can potentially receive 70% of sub revenue, plus a 20% bonus.
• TikTok LIVE is adding something called Tiles, which are collectibles that you can redeem for rewards.
• Barron Trump might be appointed to TikTok America's board.

🟦 DISCORD & TWITTER X

• 70,000 users on Discord may have had their government IDs leaked.
• Discord launched a Halloween promotion for Nitro.
• Discord shared their October Patch Notes recap.

🔲 OTHERS

• Facebook is shutting down the Gaming Creator Program in 2026.