YouTube and Patreon Still Aren’t Paying the Rent for Most Creatives
Without major platform overhauls, the creator’s gold rush will come to an end
In 2020, YouTube’s highest earner, according to Forbes, was nine-year-old Ryan Kaji, who made $29.5 million — up from $26 million in 2019. Gaining fame through unboxing and reviewing toys, Kaji surged to the top of…