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Given the mounting controversies, many industry insiders and viewers believe Twitch’s days of dominance are numbered. The platform's mishandling of security issues, failure to address toxicity, and the perception of bias have eroded trust among both creators and fans.
Several believe Twitch needs a complete overhaul—or perhaps to be replaced altogether. Some critics suggest that Amazon, which owns Twitch via its subsidiary Amazon, has been slow to respond or unaware of the depth of the problems. As one observer put it, "Twitch needs to die," implying that only a significant transformation or a competitor stepping in could salvage live streaming.