So how much did free-climber Alex Honnold make for risking his life on live television? The American daredevil scaled the 1,667 foot Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan over the weekend without any ropes or protective equipment. The climb was streamed live on Netflix, and the whole world saw Honnold reach the very top of the tower. He didn't go splat, thankfully, so how much did he pocket for the stunt? According to the "New York Times," Honnold earned a "mid six figures payout" for the risky climb. It wasn't about the money, the climber says, admitting he would've climbed the building for free if he had permission to do so.
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