Bits were introduced by Twitch in 2016 as a virtual good viewers buy and spend to Cheer in chat, with different animated emotes and sounds unlocking at higher amounts. Twitch Bits 4 belongs to the upper cheer tiers, so its fuller chime signals a more generous donation than the basic single bit sounds. As streaming culture moved to YouTube, TikTok and Discord edits, creators began using the sound outside live broadcasts to fake a cheer, mark a tip or add instant stream energy to a clip.