Livepeer Supports Refraction DAO with Video Disruptor Grant
Livepeer Supports Refraction DAO with Video Disruptor Grant
🎥 Disrupting Video Streams
Livepeer has awarded a Video Disruptor grant to Refraction DAO to research and design solutions for challenges faced by livestream creators and artists. Refraction DAO has completed the initial research milestone, and the next phase of collaboration is forthcoming. Livepeer invites developers, creators, and projects revolutionizing the video landscape to apply for Video Disruptor grants to build the future of video innovation.
Livepeer is proud to support @RefractionDAO with a Video Disruptor grant to investigate and design solutions for the challenges livestream creators and artists face. Check out their latest research milestone 👇 and stay tuned for the next phase of our collaboration ✨
Exploring the essential role and imbalances of live streams inspired our latest research project, in collaboration with @Livepeer. Catch up on our research in Refraction’s latest editorial piece from Henry Ivry, on the hurdles artists mount in the face of audio-visual tools, and
Livepeer Core Dev Call - April 17
The next Livepeer Core Development Call is scheduled for April 17 at 11 AM ET on Discord. The meeting will focus on ecosystem-wide development coordination with several key updates: - AI Agents development updates featuring Titan - Pipeline UX improvements - Progress reports from AI, Cloud Infrastructure SPEs and Steamplace - Inc Eng developments Join the discussion: [Register here](https://lu.ma/1nn2dunw)
Hands-on Real-time Video AI Session at NYU GenART
A practical workshop on real-time video AI is scheduled for April 18, 3:30-4:30 PM EDT at NYU's 370 Jay St location. The session will demonstrate how ComfyUI, DaydreamLiveAI, and Livepeer are being utilized across: - Architecture visualization - Design prototyping - Film production - Live creative workflows Participants will get hands-on experience with tools transforming live video creation. The workshop is open to designers, filmmakers, architects, and anyone interested in creative technology. Location: 4th Floor, 370 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY [Register here](https://lu.ma/wyvt8b4k)
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)