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Starting today, Twitch is rolling out a test of its new microtransaction system that they call Cheering. Cheering allows the chat in partnered streams to "cheer" for a favorite moment during a stream. Cheering allows the chat to donate any number of Cheer Bits to the streamer.

These bits equate to a monetary donation made for the streamer in lieu (or in addition to) the usual support of subscribing or donating directly.

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What are some of the benefits of Cheering?

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If you’ve ever watched Twitch and wanted to show support, but you couldn’t do it the way you wanted, now you can Cheer. You can Cheer if you’re a channel subscriber or if you aren’t. You can Cheer using any number of Bits you like, whenever you want. You can start Cheering right when things get interesting, or you can Cheer when a moment is dying down to keep the train going. Plus, you earn Cheer Chat Badges as you Cheer.

Even if you aren’t the Cheering type, you can still benefit from Cheering on Twitch. Cheer Chat Badges will help you identify the regulars in new channels, animated emotes will draw your attention to important messages or moments, and since Cheering is in chat, streamers and their moderators can make sure that the Cheering in their channel is right for their community.

Right now, the Cheering feature is only live on select, already well-off channels that are already partnered with Twitch. If you've ever seen or heard of cam shows of the adult variety, the concept should be familiar to you.

In short, it's another way for those already making money to make even more money, including Twitch itself. As for those who are not partnered? Well, Twitch will continue to insult your potential worth and will continue to ignore you. Thanks, Twitch!