NPC Live Streamers Are Taking Over the Gift Economy

Thousands of TikTok creators have jumped on the NPC live stream trend in which they perform bits according to viewers’ paid gifts on the app. 

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NPC Live Streamers Are Taking Over the Gift Economy

The NPC Tiktok trend featuring Pinkydoll, explained - The Washington Post

The NPCs are taking over

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