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. 

Kai reveals how much he made on tiktok live after doing the npc trend for an hour : r/LivestreamFail

News - Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires

The Rise of NPC Gift Streams on TikTok! #fyp #fypシ #fypシ゚viral #npcliv

Twitch streamer ExtraEmily joins NPC TikTok trend and fans are actually impressed - Dexerto

Viral TikTok NPCs like Pinkydoll, Cherry Crush, Ohio Queen and nerdywinter make thousands via livestreams

Why Do TikTokers Beg For Virtual Gifts on TikTok LIVE? The Weird 'NPC Stream' Phenomenon Explained

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

NPC streamers are having a moment

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