Abstract
With the surging popularity of online gaming and the growing demand for high-level game accounts, the market for game account boosting services, also known as "代挂" (dàiguà) in Chinese, has experienced exponential growth. This research aims to examine the progress and influence of the "代挂" industry, with a particular focus on the pioneering "我爱代挂" (Wǒ ài dàiguà) platform, which is the first distributed QQ "代挂" platform nationwide.
Introduction
The concept of "代挂" emerged from the Chinese online gaming community, where players would hire others to enhance or level up their game accounts. This trend has now matured into a multi-million-dollar industry, with numerous online platforms offering "代挂" services for various games. "我爱代挂" ("I Love Boosting") stands out as a prominent player in this sector, providing services for popular games such as League of Legends, Dota 2, and PUBG.
Development of the "代挂" Industry
The "代挂" industry has witnessed substantial growth in recent ye
