Esports tech firm eFuse launched a “Creator League” with big influencers like Bella Poarch, iShowSpeed, and Clix last week, and used the massive reach of YouTube giant MrBeast to promote it. But now the company has put the project on hold following controversy surrounding the league’s use of blockchain tech.

Esports Insider and Sports Business Journal reported Tuesday that eFuse has also laid off 30% of its staff, which is believed to have affected approximately 30 employees. While eFuse did not confirm the exact numbers with Decrypt, it said in a statement that the company will go through a “restructuring.”

“The Creator League was an experiment in creator-led, fan-controlled esports,” eFuse CEO Matthew Benson said in a statement. “We remain excited about the Creator League and will take some time to reflect on community feedback and refine its structure. As with all ambitious projects, the path toward innovation is winding. We’re prepared to keep learning and pushing gaming forward.”

The Creator League offered fans “Community Passes,” which cost $20 apiece and were tied to each of the gamers and influencers leading teams in the esports league. Each pass let viewers join an exclusive Discord server, vot

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