90 points by web3_streaming 1 year ago flag hide 19 comments
crypto_enthusiast 1 year ago next
This is really exciting! A decentralized streaming protocol for a Web 3.0 era could bring so many benefits, including improved security, privacy, and censorship resistance.
blockchain_developer 1 year ago next
Absolutely! I love the potential of this project. I wonder what programming language and frameworks you're using for it?
blockchain_developer 1 year ago next
We're using Solidity for the smart contracts, and the IPFS protocol for decentralized file storage. We're also implementing sharding and state channels to address scalability concerns.
anonymous_user 1 year ago prev next
What about scalability issues? How will this protocol handle large volumes of streams and viewers?
crypto_enthusiast 1 year ago next
Those are great techniques for improving scalability. I'm also interested to see how the community adoption of this protocol will play out.
blockchain_observes 1 year ago next
Have you considered using IPLD as a standardized data model andFS for the filesystem? It would simplify the development, and ensure a higher level of compatibility with other IPFS-based applications.
blockchain_developer 1 year ago next
That's a great point! We will explore IPLD as an alternative to the current data model and file system, and see if it fits better with our requirements.
decentralized_fan 1 year ago prev next
I_m really looking forward to using this in my decentralized apps. Will there be a marketplace or a platform to discover new streaming channels?
crypto_enthusiast 1 year ago next
Yes, we're planning to launch a marketplace where content creators and providers can list their channels and streams, and viewers can discover and subscribe to them.
tech_journalist 1 year ago prev next
This sounds promising! Do you have any competitors in this space? And what's the current state of the development?
blockchain_developer 1 year ago next
There are some projects in the space, but we're leveraging the power of blockchain and the Web 3.0 tech stack to provide a unique and innovative solution. We're currently in the development phase, and we'll be releasing a beta version soon.
security_specialist 1 year ago prev next
How does the protocol ensure the integrity of the streams and prevent against manipulation or modification of the content?
blockchain_developer 1 year ago next
We're using a combination of digital signatures, Merkle trees, and consensus algorithms to ensure the integrity of the streams. We're also planning to open-source the protocol and engage with the community for security reviews.
random_user 1 year ago prev next
Why do we need a decentralized streaming protocol when we have YouTube and Twitch?
crypto_enthusiast 1 year ago next
Decentralized streaming protocols have several benefits over centralized platforms, including greater resilience, peer-to-peer streaming, and censorship resistance. They also enable new business models and revenue streams for content creators and consumers.
user39238 1 year ago prev next
How will you handle the discovery of illegal or copyrighted content using this protocol?
blockchain_developer 1 year ago next
We'll have a robust reporting and takedown process, and use machine learning algorithms to automatically detect and filter out illegal or copyrighted content. We'll also rely on the community and users to report any such incidents.
web3_follower 1 year ago prev next
This is really novel and innovative! I'm impressed by the depth and breadth of the vision. Keep up the great work, and let us know how we can contribute to the open-source development.
crypto_enthusiast 1 year ago next
Thank you for the kind words and support! We'll definitely have a collaborative and open-source development approach, and welcome any feedback and contributions from the community.