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TikTok Creator “clip.tick” Breaks Rose-Sending Record in Livestream Watched by Just 30 Viewers

A small livestream just rewrote TikTok gifting history and barely anyone noticed.

By William BlaylockPublished 6 months ago 3 min read

IIn one of the most unexpected record-breaking moments in TikTok’s chaotic history, creator clip.tick quietly made digital history by receiving an astonishing 20,139 roses during a single livestream—breaking the previous known record of 20,016.

There were no viral hashtags. No A-list influencers.

Just a chill stream, 30 viewers, and one determined user: acethetouchdownki aka Raven4life who dropped hundreds of dollars worth of gifts to push the moment over the edge.

TikTok Roses: Small Gift, Big Impact

On TikTok Live, viewers can send creators digital gifts—animated icons that carry monetary value. Among the most iconic? The humble rose. Costing just 1 coin (around 1. cent USD), roses are often the go-to choice for casual viewers wanting to show support.

With 20,139 roses sent in one stream, that’s over $260 USD spent in a single session. And in this case, it all came from one viewer. No sponsorships. No bots. Just generosity… or chaos… or both.

Who Is clip.tick?

clip.tick isn’t a household name yet. At the time of the stream, they had a modest following and weren’t pulling in massive crowds. But what they did have? Vibe. Presence. A stream that felt authentic.

There wasn’t a pre-planned challenge or countdown to the record. In fact, the moment snuck up on the stream itself. Viewers began to notice the rose counter rising, comments started rolling in with shocked emojis and hype messages, and suddenly, the chat was laser-focused on one goal: break the record.

And it happened. Quietly, without flashy effects or a screaming celebration. Just the soft buzz of a moment clicking into place.

From Small Streams to Big Moments

It’s easy to assume that online records require massive audiences—but this event proved otherwise. With only 30 viewers watching, the livestream operated more like a small friend group than a public spectacle. That intimacy made it feel special.

The Economics of Gifting

TikTok's gifting system has grown into a powerful income stream for creators. While many rely on subscriptions or merch, live gifts provide immediate revenue—and moments like this prove just how impactful they can be.

1 Rose = 1 coin = ~$1 USD

20,139 Roses = ~$201 USD

TikTok takes a cut (~50%), but that still leaves over $95 in creator earnings.

For smaller creators like clip.tick, this kind of gift drop is game-changing. It’s not just about money—it’s validation. It proves that you don’t need millions of followers to spark something big. You just need people who care enough to show up and show love.

This also raises interesting questions about the psychology behind gifting are fans donating for recognition? To feel part of something historic? Or just for the fun of watching a number go up? Either way, the system works, and it’s shaping the future of how digital creators get paid.

What's Next?

Now that the record’s been set, it’s only a matter of time before someone tries to beat it. And if they do, it might not take a massive audience either. All it takes is a creator with good vibes and a viewer with nothing to lose but coins.

But the bigger takeaway is this: records like these are no longer limited to top-tier influencers or viral celebrities. The line between “niche” and “notable” is thinner than ever—and sometimes all it takes to cross it is a livestream, a few real ones, and a surprise digital flex.

Whether or not the record holds, it’s already become a story within the TikTok community—a symbol of how unpredictable and delightfully weird the internet still is. And honestly? That’s what makes it beautiful.

Final Word

30 people. 20,139 roses. One record.

In the vast, noisy world of social media, this was a moment of quiet greatness.

It didn’t need a million viewers to matter.

It just needed the right ones.

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