Refraction DAO and Livepeer Join Forces for Brussels Event
Refraction DAO and Livepeer Join Forces for Brussels Event
🎠Brussels blockchain bonanza
Livepeer and Refraction DAO are collaborating once again for an event in Brussels on July 11th. The event will feature an immersive experience with Refraction's visual creative tool, Regenerate. Additionally, a panel discussion on Incentivizing Creative Communities will take place, featuring Shannon Liao. This event is part of a series of activities surrounding ETH CC Brussels, where Livepeer is also sponsoring and co-hosting two major events. These include L2Con, where Dillon Hanson from Epic Web3 will speak on an Ethereum infrastructure panel, and Infra Gardens Brussels, co-hosted with several blockchain projects.
Beyond The Stream Returns with Creator Insights
**Beyond The Stream** returns on June 10 at 12 PM ET on Livepeer Discord, featuring streamers @Payne & Dane. The session will explore: - Creator origin stories - Essential streaming tools and platforms - Live streaming's impact and potential - Future trends in streaming This follows the successful premiere episode which covered Livepeer's infrastructure, AI innovations, and market challenges with guests from Streamplace and Livepeer Inc. *Join the discussion at [Livepeer Discord](http://discord.gg/livepeer)*
Livepeer Fireside Chat Announcement - July 9
A new Livepeer Fireside Chat is scheduled for July 9 at 1:00 PM ET on Discord. @honestly_rich will lead the discussion focusing on two key areas: - First recommendations from the recently announced Advisory Boards - Future implications for the network This follows previous successful sessions, including June's deep dive into video engineering with Marko from FrameWorks SPE.
Livepeer Network Activity Surges with AI Video Demand
Livepeer's network is experiencing significant growth, with fees hitting an all-time high in June 2025. Key developments include: - 80%+ surge in fees paid to node operators since April - ~60% of recent fees coming from AI workloads - Q1 2025 saw 52M minutes of video processed, up 49% QoQ - Demand-side fees increased 51% to $110,000 despite ETH price drops The growth is driven by real-time AI video applications, including autonomous VTubers and generative video workflows. Projects like DaydreamLiveAI are creating high-frequency workloads that leverage Livepeer's decentralized GPU infrastructure. Orchestrators are seeing increased earnings from better node utilization and diverse workloads. [Learn more about becoming an orchestrator](https://www.livepeer.org/)
Livepeer Fireside: AI Voice Tech Enabling New Creator Workflows
Sean from Origins Live demonstrates how **AI voice technologies** are creating new possibilities for video creators on Livepeer. Key developments: - Text-to-speech integration - Voice cloning capabilities - AI scene partner functionality - Live music hosting tools These features aim to help scale real-world video applications. The discussion builds on previous conversations about AI DJs and generative visuals in music livestreaming. [Watch the full Fireside Chat](https://youtu.be/6mhdj2COKZs)
Livepeer Fireside: AI Video Innovation Updates
Peter from AI SPE discusses the evolution of real-time AI video on Livepeer in the latest Fireside episode. Key developments include: - Transition to Bring Your Own Container (BYOC) architecture - Introduction of ComfyStream for customizable AI pipelines - New community-driven development approach This follows recent episodes featuring UFO's decentralized radio integration and earlier discussions with Streamplace, ORIGIN STRIES, and Eliza agents about AI-powered video innovations. [Watch the full episode](https://youtu.be/wFSs8kfvsYA)