To keep Spotlight Funds fair and community-driven, only actively interactive streams are eligible to earn Spotlight Fund rewards.
This policy applies only to Spotlight Fund eligibility, you can still stream on Blaze without meeting these requirements, but incentives depend on interaction.
Mic or Camera Requirement
To be eligible for Spotlight Funds, your stream must include at least one of the following:
An active microphone, or
An active camera
What “Active” Means for Eligibility
For Spotlight eligibility, “active” means:
You speak and engage with chat during the stream
Your presence is consistent and clearly live
Viewers can interact with you in real time
Short breaks are fine.
Extended silence, idle time, or absence is not.
Streams That Are Not Eligible for Spotlight Funds
The following may be excluded from Spotlight Fund incentives:
AFK or unattended streams
Silent gameplay with no mic or cam
Long overlay / starting screens with only music
Looping or automated content
Streams where chat interaction is repeatedly ignored
These streams may still appear on Blaze, but they won’t qualify for incentives.
Why This Is Required for Spotlight Funds
Spotlight Funds are powered by the community.
They are designed to reward streamers who:
Show up live
Engage their audience
Build real communities
This rule protects creators who actively contribute and prevents abuse of incentive systems.
What Happens If a Stream Doesn’t Meet Eligibility?
If a stream does not meet mic or camera requirements:
The stream may be ineligible for Spotlight Fund rewards
Votes may not count toward incentives
Eligibility can be restored once requirements are met
This is evaluated reasonably and over time, not based on single moments.