while streamers as known today didn't come about until the early 2010s, their origins can be traced back to sites like youtube where users could upload videos of themselves in the form of vlogs or let's plays. while all content was not live, users were still able to gain a sizable audience and good amount of subscribers to their channels. many became so popular that they were able to pursue a career and make a living off of their content. it wasn't until the popularity of streaming sites like twitch that more and more people were able to stream themselves online and make even better money from it to become full-time streamers. due to the millions of dollars that streamers can make, streaming has become a viable career option for individuals who have personality or skill in one way or another. today, there are many different platforms where people can stream and create a niche for themselves with their own unique content.