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This game theory problem will change the way you see the world · by Veritasium
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$7.00/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
Projections
Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
240,466
240.47K
|
$1,683.26 | |
|
January 2026
|
454,618
454.62K
|
$3,182.33 | |
|
February 2026
|
356,613
356.61K
|
$2,496.29 | |
|
March 2026
|
368,866
368.87K
|
$2,582.06 | |
|
April 2026
|
178,524
178.52K
|
$1,249.67 | |
|
May 2026
|
317,471
317.47K
|
$2,222.30 | |
|
June 2026
|
397,627
397.63K
|
$2,783.39 | |
|
July 2026
|
220,555
220.56K
|
$1,543.88 | |
|
August 2026
|
240,411
240.41K
|
$1,682.88 | |
|
September 2026
|
494,943
494.94K
|
$3,464.60 | |
|
October 2026
|
167,343
167.34K
|
$1,171.40 | |
| Total | 3,437,437 | $24,062.06 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.