BitTorrent launches Live video streaming service
BitTorrent has launched a live video streaming system based on its peer-to-peer protocol, called BitTorrent Live.
The company said BitTorrent Live solves provisioning and lag time problems for live online broadcasting.
It features a free tier of channels spanning news, sports, music, tech, and youth culture.
“Currently, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) is most commonly used for live video streaming. But it is notorious for latency issues,” said BitTorrent.
“Today we’re unveiling a solution to these problems: BitTorrent Live, a multi-channel, live and linear video streaming platform.”
“BitTorrent Live allows for large audiences to view live video with sub 10-second latency and without the need for an expensive CDN or pre-provisioning.”
“Every viewer is a broadcaster. This allows the video stream to remain strong.”
BitTorrent Live programming
A free tier of programming will be available at launch, including:
- AWE
- Clubbing TV
- FAST&FUN
- Fightbox
- Filmbox Arthouse
- Heroes TV
- Newsmax
- NUsicTV
- OANN
- One World Sports
- OpenNews TV
- Pursuit Channel
- TWiT
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