xQc Reveals His Turned Down Very Lucrative NFT Sponsor

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Whether it's in video games, online, on television, or in real life, the push for cryptocurrency, NFTs, and blockchain technology has increased significantly. The money behind the push is astronomical, as evidenced by the crowd of celebrities more than willing to advertise any given NFT drop. That's despite significant and legitimate concerns over scams and other controversies tied to blockchain technology. One celebrity, however, is putting his foot down. On his Twitch stream, xQc recently confirmed turning down over 7 figures to advertise NFTs.

xQc revealed recently that he received an offer of $1.2 million for promoting NFTs. All he would have to do is post three sponsored tweets, participate in a five-minute «visit,» and use a custom overlay for his Twitch stream. It's a glimpse at what celebrities are offered just to help provide NFT sales legitimacy and how the reach of blockchain technology advertising is reaching Twitch and its lucrative, and often underage, audience.

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Those who are familiar with xQc and his views on NFTs and blockchain technology already know what his response was. xQc told his viewers that as «astronomical» as the offer was for him to advertise NFTs, it was «more fun» to tell them no. xQc turned down $1.2 million to advertise NFTs because he disagrees with what NFTs are and what they represent, something he's made very clear over the past year.

xQc has previously called NFTs scams, garbage, and similarly vulgar descriptors. He's frequently addressed NFT efforts by other Twitch streamers or organizations with disdain. In early February, xQc said the esports teams selling NFTs were «s***» for profiting off of their fans. He also had a public