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
basically this brings back those fake youtuber's in comment sections who want to "gift" items to their fans. and all they have to click is the link. this also opens up fake accounts who just download and reupload every video. and then copyright claim the original account.