The International Prize Pool drop (Post-Crowdfunding era): Does lower prize money hurt pro scene passion?

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• Yes—$40M TI was what made Dota esports legendary and globally hyped.
• No—prize money was unhealthy top-heavy; third-party leagues (Riyadh, ESL) created a better year-round ecosystem.
• Winning the Aegis of Champions is priceless regardless of the money.