Twitch, the popular streaming platform for gamers, has stepped into the cryptocurrency game by offering a platform for users to accept digital currency payments. Twitch streamers can now accept "tips" using Streamlabs, with a range of cryptocurrencies available including bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin and bitcoin cash. The new service is called Stream Coins, which will allow gamers to earn in-game credits that they can use in exchange for items like skins, skins packs, weapon upgrades or other items. The company says more coins will be added in the future.
Twitch, the popular streaming platform for gamers, has stepped into the cryptocurrency game by offering a platform for users to accept digital currency payments. Twitch streamers can now accept "tips" using Streamlabs, with a range of cryptocurrencies available including bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin and bitcoin cash. In Q1 of 2018 over $34m in tips was paid out by Streamlabs. The company says more coins will be added in the future.