Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Digital beggars: UPI codes as livestream tip jars
Some people are using UPI codes during livestreams to ask for donations, similar to a tip jar.
This is concerning because it might make professional creators less likely to invest in good equipment or put in a lot of effort to make their content.
These 'digital beggars' can earn a similar amount to small creators, which is a few thousand rupees.
The worry is that this trend could lead to more low-quality content that doesn't take much work to produce.
Digital beggars use UPI codes for donations during livestreams.
This may discourage professional creators from investing in content infrastructure.
Income from digital begging can be similar to that of nano and micro creators.
Estimated income range for digital beggars is a few thousand rupees.
Concerns that this trend may lead to a decrease in content quality.
- Who
- Professional creators and digital beggars
- What
- Use of UPI codes for donations during livestreams
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To receive donations without significant effort
- Issue
- Digital beggars using UPI codes for donations
- Impact
- Discourages professional creators from investing in content
- Income Range
- A few thousands
- Comparison
- Similar to nano and micro creators' income
- Concern
- Push toward low-quality, effortless content