Livepeer

**Livepeer Foundation announces key orchestrator improvements** in version 0.8.7, focusing on network stability and enhanced functionality. **Key updates include:** - Multiple real-time machine attachment during discovery - Maintained low latency performance - Enhanced network stability features These updates build on recent AI developments, including LoRA support that allows developers to integrate Hugging Face models for customized AI outputs. [View full release details](https://github.com/livepeer/go-livepeer/releases/tag/v0.8.7)

**Harmonic team delivers breakthrough integration** bringing live video streaming directly into Web3 social feeds. **Key partnerships secured:** - RefractionDAO collaboration - DaydreamLiveAI for FarCon NYC visuals - Base camp Vermont live streaming **Technical achievement:** Users can now drop live videos directly in Farcaster or Base app feeds through UFO's mini-app, powered by Livepeer's decentralized infrastructure. **What's coming next:** - Open-source developer tools - Hackathons and bounties - More partnership reveals This represents Livepeer's strategic push for **distribution and key placement** in the open internet stack, enabling any dApp to integrate decentralized video streaming natively.

**Balancer's latest ecosystem update covers key metrics and developments:** - **HyperEVM expansion**: Successfully deployed on one of crypto's fastest-growing ecosystems with $2B TVL - **reCLAMMs technology**: New automated liquidity management system showing strong results - COW/WETH pool captured 80% of $COW trading on Base - **Governance activity**: Five BIPs approved including new legal structure and emergency permissions - **Platform integration**: v3 pools now live on GeckoTerminal with real-time tracking **Key numbers**: veBAL valued at $5.88 with 31.45% voting APR, demonstrating strong participation incentives. Join the community discussion on [Discord](https://tr.ee/dAZccCGDwV) for detailed ecosystem metrics.

**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.*

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)

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 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'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 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)

A successful Open Source AI Meetup was held in Amsterdam, featuring demonstrations of cutting-edge real-time AI video technology. The event highlighted: - Integration of ComfyUI and ComfyStream platforms - Live demonstrations of DaydreamLive AI capabilities - Real-time video processing innovations The gathering brought together developers and enthusiasts from the open-source community. Sean from Origins delivered a keynote presentation on the future of AI video processing. This follows similar successful events in Denver, where the focus was on AI-powered video pipelines and real-time style transfer workflows.