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Kick: The New Streaming Platform Making Headlines

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Have you heard of Kick, the new streaming platform that recently made headlines? Kick, which will be officially launched in January 2023, gained attention after acquiring Amouranth and xQc, two of the biggest names on the Amazon-owned platform Twitch.

In this blog article. We'll look at Kick and what it has to offer, as well as its potential impact on the streaming business.

What exactly is Kick?

Kick is a new streaming site that appears very similar to Twitch. It has a live stream page that users may select by genre or game title and a chat section where fans can interact with each other and the person streaming. Users can also subscribe to the creator's channel or tip them.

The main difference between Kick and Twitch is the revenue share for content creators. Kick now allows all video creators to keep 95% of their membership earnings, compared to Twitch's 50% and YouTube's 70%. As a result, many streamers aiming to maximize their revenue have found Kick to be an appealing choice.

Why are big names going to Kick?

One of the main reasons why high-profile streamers like Amouranth and xQc have switched to Kick is the promise of a higher revenue portion. It's been rumored that xQc was enticed with a $100 million agreement.

However, it is not only about money. The switch to Kick also allows these streamers to accomplish things they couldn't do on Twitch and opens up new opportunities for their content.

Twitch vs. Kick

So, how does Kick stack up against Twitch? The two platforms are very similar in terms of functionality. Both provide live streaming and chat features and the ability for users to subscribe to or tip content providers.

The main difference between the two platforms is the revenue share for content creators. As stated, Kick presently provides a significantly more appealing income split than Twitch, allowing content creators to keep 95% of subscription money. As a result, many streamers aiming to maximize their revenue have found Kick to be an appealing choice.

How will this affect the streaming industry?

The rise of Kick as a real rival in the streaming market could have far-reaching consequences for existing players such as Twitch. With famous names like Amouranth and xQc switching to Kick, other streamers will follow suit, drawn by the prospect of a higher revenue portion and more creative flexibility.

Kick is a new streaming network that is making headlines in the industry by seizing top talent from Twitch and providing a more appealing pay split for content providers. In the long run, seeing how this plays out will be interesting.


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Amazon's Twitch Blames Server Error for Massive Data Leak

 

Twitch disclosed a massive data breach on Wednesday, attributing it to an "error in a Twitch server configuration change" that exposed certain data to the internet. 

The purportedly stolen material includes the source code for Amazon's streaming platform, reports on creator payments, and information regarding an unannounced Steam competitor from Amazon Game Studios. Twitch acknowledged the incident in a tweet on Wednesday. The firm will provide further information in a blog post later, stating that it is still trying to determine the entire scope of the event. 

The company wrote, "We have learned that some data was exposed to the internet due to an error in a Twitch server configuration change that was subsequently accessed by a malicious third party." 

"Our teams are working with urgency to investigate the incident." 

Twitch said there's no indication that login credentials were exposed. The streaming platform also said, "full credit card numbers are not stored by Twitch, so full credit card numbers were not exposed." 

Twitch's brief statement demonstrates that the company is in full crisis mode. IT professionals and security specialists are still attempting to determine the severity of the data breach. The attack was caused by a "server configuration" issue, according to the explanation. In other words, someone misconfigured the computers that contain Twitch's sensitive data, allowing hackers to discover and download it. 

The organization has not yet stated when this error occurred. Some of the stolen data dates back three years, so the computers might have been a victim for a while - or the error could have just left the door open for a few days or weeks. Attackers are always searching and analyzing the internet for open databases, and someone may likely have informed hackers about the internal IT mistake. 

Making these types of blunders, however, is costly, especially when the target is as large as Twitch. Numerous streamers informed BBC News that the payment data was correct for their own earnings and this poses issues for the firm. Candid Wuest from cyber-security company Acronis stated, "A lot more damage is now in store for Twitch. The breach is already harming Twitch on all the fronts that count." 

The leaked data "could contain nearly the full digital footprint of Twitch, making it one of the most severe data breaches of late." "Releasing payout reports for streaming clients will not make the influencers happy either," Mr. Wuest added. 

The download released online is also labeled "part one," implying that there may be more data to be published on the internet.
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