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Who owns Kick? Exploring xQc, Ed Craven, Adin Ross, and Trainwreck's impact on fastest-growing streaming platform

xQc and Adin Ross are among those who have made the switch to Kick, which is fast emerging as the most happening place in the live-streaming world

Kick is attracting millions of viewers daily, positioning itself strongly among other popular streaming platforms. Notably, prominent streamers such as Adin Ross, Trainswreckstv, xQc, and Amouranth have made the switch from Twitch to Kick, fueling speculation about the new platform's ownership.

Although the ownership of Kick has yet to be officially confirmed, it appears that Ed Craven, co-founder of Kick and co-owner of the crypto gambling site Stake.com, is still involved in Kick’s ownership. Here's a look at the contributions of Craven, Ross, xQc, and Trainwreck in the thriving growth of Kick and their roles within the platform.

xQc's switch to Kick

Felix Lengyel, widely known as xQc, is a renowned live streamer who has garnered millions of followers on various popular streaming platforms. Recently, he made a notable move from Twitch to Kick, signing a $100 million deal with the site. The deal has caused a stir among fellow streamers and the streaming community as a whole. Furthermore, his trust in the platform's potential is evident as he wishes for its unique growth and prosperity. After signing the gigantic deal, he expressed his desire to bolster the platform's capacity to yield profitable results.

Adin Ross’s impact on Kick 

Ross, who has joined Kick, has often faced controversies and stirred discussions within the streaming community. He has faced criticism for his statements and actions, including making threats toward the LGBTQ+ community and associating with individuals linked to white supremacy. Notably, he is the first streamer who amassed over 350k followers on Kick. Despite the controversies, Ross remains a significant presence on the fresh platform. 

Trainwreck: Co-founder of Kick

Tyler 'Trainwreck' Niknam, an established streamer, has played a vital role in Kick's growth. Kick positions itself as a creator-friendly platform by offering favorable revenue splits, no deductibles on donations, and attractive features like a flat rate for hourly streams. These factors, combined with Trainwreck's influence, have enticed streamers to explore Kick as an alternative to Twitch, offering better revenue opportunities.

Ed Craven: Co-founder of Kick

Ed Craven aka Eddie has openly expressed his passion for video games like 'Runescape' through social media channels and Medium blog posts. He discovered an interesting connection between in-game currencies from his childhood and cryptocurrencies. This realization sparked his interest in the crypto-gambling industry, where he has achieved remarkable success, earning him the distinction of being Australia's youngest billionaire. 

Following the success of his crypto-gambling business, Eddie entered the streaming industry via Kick. He is the co-founder of Kick and finds ways to help creators sign with the emerging streaming platform.