Nick Hollins Joins Livepeer Foundation as Ecosystem Partnerships Lead
Nick Hollins Joins Livepeer Foundation as Ecosystem Partnerships Lead
馃 New Partnership Chief
Nick Hollins has joined the Livepeer Foundation as Ecosystem Partnerships Lead, bringing experience from building @ufo__club and shaping the Harmonic SPE.
This appointment signals Livepeer's focus on network growth and collaboration as the decentralized video infrastructure platform expands its ecosystem.
Hollins' background includes:
- Building @ufo__club
- Contributing to Harmonic SPE development
- Experience in Web3 partnerships
The Harmonic team has already secured major collaborations with @RefractionDAO and @DaydreamLiveAI, plus live streaming partnerships for events like FarCon NYC and @basecamp in Vermont.
Livepeer's strategy focuses on distribution and key placement in the open internet stack, with plans for:
- Open-source developer tooling
- Hackathons and bounties
- Strategic partnership reveals
The platform enables creators to integrate decentralized video directly into dApps and social feeds, positioning itself as critical infrastructure for Web3 video applications.
From building @ufo__club to shaping the Harmonic SPE, @nick_hollins now joins the Livepeer Foundation as Ecosystem Partnerships Lead, driving the next phase of network growth and collaboration. What partnerships do you want to see next?
Livepeer Summit Showcases AI Video Infrastructure and Real-Time Capabilities
**Livepeer hosted a two-day summit in Portugal** bringing together builders and ecosystem contributors to advance the network's open video infrastructure. **Key presentations included:** - 8-year journey overview by founder @petkanics - @DaydreamLiveAI demo - real-time video AI gateway - Adoption strategies through Base and Farcaster ecosystems - Real-time landscape developments and UX patterns - AI agents and virtual avatar capabilities **The summit highlighted** Livepeer's position in supporting the rapidly evolving video industry with open-source solutions. **All keynotes are available** on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkw6hm1fcjtF1OYFCF20AwBUtGygQxTQV&si=uIoohU6oIEYHb7v6). **Next up:** DevConnect Argentina featuring the AI x Open Media Forum, exploring fundamental questions about human creativity versus AI automation in media. [Join the discussion](https://luma.com/9q0swwro) about the future of decentralized video infrastructure.
馃 Buenos Aires Calling
**AI x Open Media Forum** is happening in Buenos Aires on November 18, 2025, bringing together creatives, technologists, and researchers for open conversations. **Event Details:** - Date: November 18, 2025 - Time: 2-7 PM - Location: Valerie's Factory, Buenos Aires - Format: No panels, just conversations Organizers are seeking experts, technologists, and artists to present **lightning talks** during the event. This gathering coincides with DevConnect Argentina. [RSVP here](https://luma.com/9q0swwro) for a chance to be selected as a presenter or simply to attend this collaborative forum.
DaydreamAI Launches Scope: Open-Source Platform Unifies Fragmented Real-Time AI Video Ecosystem
**DaydreamAI** launched **Scope**, an open-source environment that unifies the fragmented real-time AI video ecosystem. Previously, creators worked with scattered GitHub repos, research notebooks, and isolated tools. Developers repeatedly built similar infrastructure without shared standards. **Key developments:** - Scope connects models, creators, and GPU infrastructure in one platform - Full SDXL and IPAdapter support added to Daydream API - StreamDiffusionTD component now available for TouchDesigner **Benefits for users:** - Lower latency and higher fidelity output - Reduced complexity from idea to execution - Real-time imagination streaming for creators The platform creates a foundation for interactive worlds, generative games, and live creative tools. **Get started:** - [Explore Scope](https://github.com/daydreamlive/scope) - [Try SDXL Playground](https://playground.daydream.live/) - [Join community](https://discord.gg/rVhGKAQ4)
馃敡 Livepeer Upgrades Live
**Livepeer's Cloud Team** has rolled out major infrastructure improvements to strengthen the decentralized video network's performance monitoring capabilities. **Key Technical Upgrades:** - Live Stream Input Support (RTMP/FFmpeg) - New Scoring Logic for Live Video Jobs - Integration with MediaMTX and Multi-URI Management These enhancements address a critical gap in **live video pipeline support**, with live video job scores now visible in the Livepeer Explorer. The updates aim to maintain Livepeer's position as the leading reliable and transparent decentralized video compute network. [Read full technical details](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/update-expanding-live-video-metrics-and-testing-capabilities-across-the-livepeer-network/3114)
Daydream Launches Real-Time Video AI Platform on Livepeer
**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.*