Why did DLive shut down? Twitch YouTube and Kick rival collapses after eight years leaving creators confused

DLive, a blockchain-based streaming platform, has officially shut down after eight years. The company confirmed immediate closure on April 7, 2026. Users must withdraw coins, cancel subscriptions, and save content. Despite early support from Felix Kjellberg, the platform struggled against Twitch, YouTube, and Kick, while also facing controversy and low adoption of its crypto-based system.

By Sehjal Gupta