Livepeer Fireside: Decentralized Streaming & VTuber Updates
Livepeer Fireside: Decentralized Streaming & VTuber Updates
🎠VTubers Take Control
Livepeer announces its next Fireside discussion on Discord, scheduled for June 4 at 1PM ET. The session features two main segments:
- AMA with UFO Club discussing decentralized streaming, radio infrastructure, and their new Farcaster mini app
- DeFine VTuber Showcase presenting updates on autonomous VTubers and upcoming features
This continues Livepeer's series of community discussions on open video infrastructure and AI integration. Previous sessions covered streaming platforms, AI agents, and decentralized video processing.
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Look Ma, we made it! We are so proud to be innovating decentralized AI alongside other giants. Check out how we are changing the Live Video AI space: daydream.live @DaydreamLiveAI.
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The first Livepeer Fireside is live! x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Livepeer Fireside: June 4 at 1PM ET on Discord! Agenda: AMA w/ @ufo__club: The future of decentralized streaming & radio, why Livepeer infra matters, UFO’s new Farcaster mini app. DeFine VTuber Showcase: Autonomous VTubers, game-side updates, and a look at what’s next. Join us!
Livepeer is building the open video infrastructure for the AI era. Real-time AI video processing, decentralized GPUs, and a permissionless network powering new creative and technical frontiers. If you’re new here, welcome. This is just the beginning. 🧵👇
The next Livepeer Fireside is happening May 28 at 1:00 PM ET! This week: - AMA with Pablo from @streameth on streaming, AI, and the SPE future - @petkanics shares his Capitol Hill experience re: open and decentralized AI - DeFine gives a new VTuber showcase Join us on Discord!
In the debut session of Livepeer Fireside, a new series spotlighting bold innovation in decentralized video and AI, we heard from @streamplace, @originslive, and the Eliza agent team on what’s next for real-time AI video. Find out more 🧵👇
Livepeer cofounder Doug Petkanics wrote an article about Realtime AI Video, why it's important, and what it means for the future of the Livepeer network. Livepeer has always been about one thing: building the world’s open video infrastructure. blog.livepeer.org/daydream-live-… 🧵👇
Join the first Livepeer Fireside, a new short-format knowledge sharing series, on our Discord on May 21, at 1:00PM ET: - Q&A with @iameli from @StreamPlace - Eliza demo w/DeFine - @DaydreamLiveAI x @originslive showcase Tap in & stay close to the fire. 🔥 discord.com/events/4231608…
The AI future will be streamed. But who builds the infrastructure behind the scenes? Who owns it? Who shapes its rules? 🧵👇
Join the Core Dev Call on May 15 in the Livepeer Discord! This session will feature: @EliteEncoder demoing new ComfyStream features. Ad_Astra presenting the "Bring Your Own Container" pipeline and more. @RyanOnTheInside showcasing new workflows. lu.ma/1nn2dunw 🧵👇
Open Ecosystem Call Scheduled for June 6
The next Open Ecosystem Call is scheduled for June 6 at 12PM ET on Discord. Key updates will cover: - Network and Product developments - Ecosystem and Treasury insights - Governance progress and roadmap alignment Join to stay informed about the latest priorities, goals, and growth initiatives. [RSVP here](https://lu.ma/6ckodf8u)
Livepeer Unveils Real-time AI Video Vision
Livepeer cofounder Doug Petkanics outlines the network's expansion into real-time AI video processing. The initiative promises to enable live video manipulation as simple as typing ChatGPT prompts. Key developments: - Network aims to provide ultra-low latency, heavy compute, and global reach - New features include AI VTubers, interactive livestreams, and real-time translation - Daydream platform launches as proof-of-concept - Treasury funding supports development of new applications The network expects significant increase in usage fees for node operators and delegators through AI video processing capabilities. [Try Daydream](https://daydream.live/) [Read Full Article](https://blog.livepeer.org/daydream-live-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-realtime-ai-video-on-livepeer/)
Daydream to Demo ComfyStream at First Global ComfyUI Conference
Daydream is set to demonstrate ComfyStream at ComfyCon, the first official global ComfyUI conference in Shanghai on March 29-30, 2024. The presentation will showcase how ComfyStream integrates with the Livepeer ecosystem to enable real-time AI video workflows. This follows their recent collaboration at NYU, where students explored Real-Time Video AI applications with Livepeer and ComfyUI. Join the event: [ComfyCon Registration](https://lu.ma/ComfyCon)
Livepeer Network Reports Significant Growth in Node Operator Fees
Livepeer's network metrics show substantial growth in Q1 2025: - Node operator fees surged **149%** over the last 3 months - Network participation rate continues steady upward trend - Increased demand driven by AI-powered video processing needs The growth follows a pattern of consistent expansion, with a notable 30% fee increase reported in mid-March. This surge reflects growing adoption among creators and developers leveraging decentralized infrastructure for real-time video AI processing. Read the detailed analysis in [OurNetwork's #324 newsletter](https://www.ournetwork.xyz/p/on-324-depin?utm_campaign=ournetwork)
ADOS Paris 2025 Art Exhibition Featuring Livepeer's Daydream AI Tool
ADOS Paris 2025 will showcase interactive AI art at Artifex Lab on March 28-29. The exhibition will feature works created with Daydream, Livepeer's real-time AI video tool. The event follows Christie's recent AI art auction Augmented Intelligence, which highlighted works from prominent digital artists including Refik Anadol, Sougwen Chung, and Gene Kogan. - Interactive demonstrations of real-time AI video creation - Opportunity to explore the intersection of AI and art - Limited spots available [Join the waitlist](https://lu.ma/cd76ktg2)