XBOCT Explains Why Wealthy Dota Players Need Financial Literacy

Commentator and streamer Alexander «XBOCT» Dashkevich discussed the importance of financial literacy for professional Dota 2 players. He emphasized that players who win big, such as by winning The International (TI), should manage their money wisely and invest it to avoid the necessity of working later on.

«If you invest the money wisely after winning something like The International 2021, you might not need to work anymore. Even with TI1, if I had known better. Sure, buying an apartment is a decent investment. But if I hadn't spent money on clothes, parties, and so on, and had instead put it to work, everything would be fine now. As it stands, I have to do something»

«Financial literacy often comes after spending money. Back then, it wasn't as developed. There were no advisors or organizations. Sure, some people had some knowledge, but no one really cared. From what I know, Team Spirit had someone advising them on how to manage their money. They listened to him, and things seem to be going well for them».

Team Spirit earned over $18.8 million for winning first place at TI10, the largest prize in the history of Dota 2 world championships.

Previously, XBOCT mentioned that NAVI's performance declined after Kuro »KuroKy» Takhasomi joined the team. According to Dashkevich, the support player disrupted the team.