It should be easy to know when you’ve found the official YouTube channel of a creator, artist, brand, or public figure. So in late October, we’re updating what it means for channels to be “Verified” w/ new eligibility criteria & a new look. Details → https://yt.be/help/3QfB pic.twitter.com/JXOvMbkbns
This isn't going to help at all. If small independent creators don't even have the base to consider them as verified channels, it's just going to be harder for their channel to grow. Subscriber counts were supposed to be the main focus of how big your influence is.