Katana Showcases AI-Powered Video Content Creation at Livepeer Demo Day

Team members are attending **IBC 2025** conference and inviting community members to connect in person. The company is actively participating in the video technology event, seeking opportunities to discuss video infrastructure solutions. - Representatives available for meetings at the conference - Focus on video technology discussions - Open invitation for networking This follows their previous presence at Paris Blockchain Week 2025, showing continued commitment to industry engagement.

Livepeer's community has **officially funded** the Transformation SPE with overwhelming support. **Key Details:** - 91% approval rate with quorum achieved - 44,500 LPT allocated to power new initiatives - Funds will support three core workstreams: Capital, Builders & Development **Strategic Focus:** The funding enables Livepeer's **Surge Strategy** aimed at: - Attracting new builders to the ecosystem - Deploying capital more effectively - Accelerating innovation in real-time video and AI This represents a significant milestone for **onchain governance** in action, demonstrating the community's commitment to expanding Livepeer's video infrastructure capabilities. [View the treasury proposal](https://explorer.livepeer.org/treasury/25461403410134747967575908568157474921037355484043895836877146101186991934108) [Explore the workstreams](https://livepeer.notion.site/Livepeer-Project-Workstreams-UPDATED-25c0a348568780be8b9ad99725dd2230)

**Three major AI developments** are reshaping video production workflows: **Topaz Video AI 7.2 Beta** launched with improved batch processing, quality upscaling, and enhanced timeline UI. The update delivers speed improvements for creators and studios working with video enhancement. **Alibaba's Qwen model** now powers multi-language transcription tools, expanding accessibility for broadcasters and streaming platforms globally. This advancement improves content repurposing across different markets. **AI script editing** gains momentum as tools like Microsoft Copilot become standard for video teams. Automated editing allows creators to polish narration and voiceovers quickly at scale. These tools represent practical applications of AI in video production, moving beyond experimental features to production-ready solutions that address real workflow challenges.

Livepeer is launching a new content series exploring the evolution of video technology from radio tubes to modern AI applications. The series will examine: - The historical development of video technology - How video has shaped human connection - **Livepeer's role** in the next chapter of video infrastructure The first episode is scheduled to release later this week. This follows Livepeer's recent focus on real-time AI video pipelines through their Cascade phase, positioning the platform as a leader in decentralized video infrastructure.

**Daydream**, a new open-source platform for real-time video-to-video AI transformations, has launched on Livepeer's decentralized infrastructure. The platform enables real-time AI video processing and is now live at [daydream.live](https://daydream.live). Key features: - Community-powered development - Open source architecture - Built on Livepeer's decentralized network - Real-time video AI capabilities Livepeer is supporting this initiative through delegator workshops and network infrastructure support. *Try the early preview to explore real-time AI video transformations.*