Uploading a video to Livepeer Studio is simple, and takes just a few minutes. Here are step-by-step instructions to upload a video to Livepeer Studio.

. Next, click on “Let’s Go” in the top right corner. If you already have a Livepeer Studio account, log in here.

If you don’t have an account, click “Create New Account,” and fill out the required information. Make sure to check your email to verify the account.

After logging into your Livepeer Studio account, you will be directed to the dashboard. Click “Assets” in the menu located on the left side of the page. Then, click “Upload Asset.”

You will be prompted to select (or drag and drop) your video asset. You can upload MP4 or MOV file formats, and can upload up to 20 files at a time. Once you have selected the desired video files, click “Upload.”

Videos may take a few minutes to upload depending on file size. Do not close the browser during the uploading process.

Once your video has finished uploading, it’s ready to be shared. Click on the “Share” button to copy the link or embed your video. When you click on “Copy Link,” the URL will be automatically copied to your clipboard.

The URL will direct the viewer to your video using the Livepeer player.

If you would like to embed the Livepeer player in your frontend, click “Embed,” and then click “Copy Code.” The iframe embed code will be automatically copied to your clipboard, and can be placed wherever you would like the video asset to be played.

Step 4: Save to Decentralized Storage (Optional)

By default, video assets are stored with Livepeer, but they can also be uploaded to decentralized storage providers such as IPFS. To do so, click “Save to IPFS,” and your video will be pinned to the IPFS network.

You have just successfully uploaded a video to Livepeer Studio, and your video is ready to be shared with your audience.

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 the402 enables creators to build communities and monetize through crypto

 is a livestreaming platform that enables creators to build communities and monetize superfans by leveraging crypto. Currently, the402 creators can token gate livestreams using both the402-exclusive NFT access passes and NFTs issued on other platforms, and sell digital collectibles during livestreams. Communities can also interact with creators and other fans using their chat functionality.

the402 is a platform designed to provide a seamless web3 experience for creators and users alike. For creators, the process of starting a livestream is quite simple and takes just a few steps.

“Once a creator has their own profile page setup, all they need to do is click on the "Go Live" button which displays their stream key and enter it into OBS. That's it.” - Ravi Bakhai, Founder of the402

Once livestreams are over, the402 also hosts VODs for token-holding fans that grant access to previous livestreams on creator profile pages.

The experience of creating an NFT is just as straightforward and requires no coding. They can publish content by simply uploading media, adding a cover photo, and setting desired parameters (e.g. price, quantity, and royalty percentage). From there, the402 handles everything else, including token gating, supporter tracking, and monetization.

If a creator would like to issue an NFT access pass, they can mint one on our site leveraging any of our creator-owned smart contracts. We also have credit card integration to seamlessly onboard non-crypto native fans.” - Ravi Bakhai, Founder of the402

For users, the UX is clean and easy to navigate, so they can quickly connect their wallets and begin exploring the platform. Buying and selling NFTs is simple, and marketplaces include transparent information like livestream NFT collection statistics. As such, the402 offers a low learning curve for anyone coming from web2.

. The project was born from an intrigue in NFTs. In particular, Ravi wanted to figure out “how [builders] could create a more sustainable ecosystem to drive NFT sales and provide actual utility to NFTs.” Then, at NFT.NYC, a spark of inspiration hit as the founders observed collectors buying NFTs offered by musicians performing live. Unsurprisingly, the halo effect of a memorable experience increased sales. The pair focused on building a platform that would further enable this type of interaction between creators and their communities in the digital world of web3.

The idea from NFT.NYC came to life at a hackathon where the duo created the first iteration of the402. Thanks to the positive response from the community, they plunged into building in web3 full time to pursue the402 as their new mission. The co-founders released the full creator platform just a few months later in June 2022.

 from researching the Ethereum ecosystem, as a cheaper alternative to host livestreams. The founders decided to migrate their video streaming to web3 with Livepeer Studio after meeting with and talking over technical details with the Livepeer core team. More specifically, they wanted to test out Livepeer Studio’s livestreaming capabilities and see how they “could use livestreams to drive sales for creators.”

Ravi described the transition to Livepeer as “pretty simple… It was too easy. So that’s why we’re [wondering] why is [Livepeer] not more of a thing? I think [Livepeer] is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.”

1. Livestreaming page and chat functionality

2. Creator profiles where fans can watch livestreams, collect NFT access passes, watch previous livestreams, and subscribe to creators

Creators that want to token gate livestreams can leverage various pricing mechanisms to issue an NFT access pass. Also, creators can use tokens from existing platforms to curate their own communities on the402. 

Fans can enter creator profiles to purchase NFT access passes in order to attend livestreams. Fans can also chat with creators, other fans, use on-chain 

 for notifications, and use NFTs as their verified profile picture.

During the livestream, creators can create custom emotes that can be minted as NFTs, and also place NFTs minted on other platforms (e.g. Zora, Manifold, POAP) for sale.

The platform has been hosting livestreams for artists since the end of July. Their first token-gated livestream was at the end of July 2022 with the indie pop musician 

. Though the402 is just beginning to establish a user base, Alara was 

 for a total compensation of $820 for a ~45 minute livestream. Alara 

 about the experience and expressed her excitement to livestream again soon.

the402 embodies the web3 ethos by enabling creators to reclaim ownership of their content and communities, and bypassing middlemen for direct compensation for their work. the402 is now focused on building its capabilities and spreading 

. Also, the team is particularly excited to discover additional methods to mobilize communities around their favorite creators and build more crypto-native integrations.

“[the402 team was initially in a] super fast experimental phase rapidly iterating on product and improving the experience with each livestream. With the underlying infrastructure in place, we’re looking forward to start scaling this to more creators and communites. There is still a ton of exciting things we’re planning on rolling out soon. We’re just scratching the surface.“ - Ravi Bakhai, Founder of the402

In the current web2 ecosystem, many creators follow a boom-and-bust model - banking on virality, views, and ad dollars to drive revenue. With token-gated livestreams, the402 hopes to build an alternative revenue stream for creators where they can provide exciting and exclusive experiences for their communities with greater ownership of those relationships.

the402 is a livestreaming platform that enables creators to build communities and monetize superfans by leveraging crypto. Currently, the402 enables creators to token gate livestreams using both the402-exclusive NFT access passes and NFTs issued on other platforms, and sell digital collectibles during livestreams. Communities can also interact with creators and other fans using their chat functionality.

How the402's Crypto-Enabled Livestreaming Benefits Creators

 Bonfire enables creators, communities, and brands to build custom web3 platforms, powered by their social token and NFTs

No-code community engagement platform for web3 creators

 enables creators, communities, and brands to build custom web3 platforms, powered by their social token and NFTs. The platform is disrupting the web2 creator economy, which monopolizes the value of creator content, by providing white-label tools and infrastructure built to properly reward creators and their communities. Upon launch, Bonfire enabled users to create token-gated audio content. After recent updates, Bonfire also includes video on demand and livestreaming using Livepeer Studio.

, met 10 years ago during their freshman year at Duke University, where they both studied computer science. Their chance meeting in the dorms led to an entrepreneurial partnership that would combine their divergent, yet complementary, experiences in web2 and web3.

Melissa was the first to catch the blockchain bug in 2015, and was so passionate about decentralized technologies she ended up founding the 

. Post college, Melissa gained experience in the web3 world as an early frontend software engineer at Coinbase. Matt’s career path started in web2, where he worked as a product manager at Uber, focusing on rider loyalty and rewards programs. His interest in the space piqued when he discovered how creators, communities, and culture could benefit from decentralized web3 tools.

With social tokens, NFTs, and smart contracts, Melissa and Matt believed web3 had the potential to create a whole new world around creators and the economies they’re able to build. Melissa brought expertise from years working in web3, and Matt had valuable experience from working with a “digital currency” (Uber Loyalty points) while helping build the gamification, personalization, and partnerships strategies for the program. They used these complementary skill sets to build Bonfire in 2021. The platform is dedicated to empowering a new generation of communities to achieve creative freedom and economic prosperity through ownership. They now have eight full-time team members and are ready to launch the latest iteration of Bonfire.

Bonfire is a platform providing tools and infrastructure for creators, communities, and brands to build and manage their community. Described by Matt as “a no-code community engagement platform for web3 creators,” Bonfire provides a web3-native website builder leveraging social tokens and NFTs which enables creators to offer utility like token-gated content, merchandise, and ticket sales on their own branded site. Creators even have the ability to reward fans through airdrops and contests, and have access to a CRM where they can view who holds their tokens.

The platform’s primary tool is Bonfire Studio, which is a Content Management System (CMS) and web3 page builder. It mirrors a simple, no-code UX found in many web2 platforms, but includes web3-native blocks including the ability to token-gate any page or piece of content.

Creators can use drag-and-drop blocks to embed content from a variety of options, like a song from Spotify or merch from a Shopify store. Beyond embeds, users can natively host audio, livestreaming, and video-on-demand content.

Audio uploading and streaming was the first type of content Bonfire added to their core infrastructure. Today, creators can easily upload and token gate audio content on Bonfire in just a few clicks. This was a critical first step as the team prioritized attracting their first cohort of creators and musicians. This proved to be a strategic move for Bonfire as they were able to partner with musicians like 

 Creators are also able to import custom NFT minting contracts from partners 

Creators can livestream directly on the Bonfire platform. Bonfire supports multiple broadcasting software solutions including OBS Studio, StreamYard, and Streamlabs.

Livestreams can be token gated, which means access is restricted to individuals holding a specific type of token (e.g. an exclusive NFT created by musicians and distributed to their fans). Bonfire currently accepts assets on Ethereum, Polygon, Rally, and POAP. 

 is the full step-by-step guide to start a token-gated livestream on Bonfire.

Video on demand is the latest addition to the Bonfire platform.

“On Demand will provide the opportunity for creators to seamlessly host video content natively on their Bonfire page. This opens up the door for all types of creators to think about more ways to engage with their community, especially as the video content can be token-gated. We’ve seen video become the biggest medium for content in web2 platforms, so there’s a real possibility for that to become true for web3 too.” - Matt Alston, co-founder of Bonfire

In its initial launch, Bonfire acted as a content aggregator, allowing creators to embed their work from a variety of different platforms. While this approach was useful for building out a minimum viable product, the lack of control created by hosting third-party content posed a serious issue. To combat this, the Bonfire team committed to upgrading the platform so it could host content natively.

While searching for the best way to add video to their web3 platform, Matt learned about other projects using Livepeer Studio. Matt discovered Livepeer Studio had everything Bonfire needed for their long-term video streaming needs, and joined as one of the first projects to implement the newly released video-on-demand feature.

Livepeer Studio provides a comprehensive toolkit enabling any project to seamlessly integrate video streaming. Matt’s experience 

“[in one] word - easy. If we had to create our own hosting that supports minting, metadata, hosting on IPFS, and resumable uploads, it would have required a dedicated team working exclusively on that... It allows us to get a best-in-class video infrastructure with none of the work, so we can focus on what makes us differentiated.”

Partnering with Livepeer Studio enabled Bonfire to accelerate its ability to add new content formats, prioritize their users, and establish a foundation for onboarding the next generation of web3 creators to fulfill its mission.

Bonfire’s mission is to empower creators and communities to unlock creative and economic freedom. By leveraging the power of web3, Bonfire hopes to disrupt how value flows in online social ecosystems and properly reward creators for their hard work and content. Creators are the platform, and Bonfire will make the complex and intimidating world of web3 accessible to them and their communities.

“Our partnership with Livepeer is a critical piece of infrastructure in enabling this vision for the future, enabling us to offer critical content features like token-gated video and livestreams, while staying focused on our mission of empowering creators to build strong and enduring brands & communities on their own independent platform.” - Matt Alston, co-founder of Bonfire

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Founded in 2021, Bonfire enables creators, communities, and brands to build custom web3 platforms, powered by their social token and NFTs. The platform is disrupting the web2 creator economy, which monopolizes the value of creator content, by providing white-label tools and infrastructure built to properly reward creators and their communities. Upon launch, Bonfire enabled users to create token-gated audio content. After recent updates, Bonfire also includes video on demand and livestreaming using Livepeer Studio.

How to Upload a Video to Livepeer Studio

Step 1: Create a Livepeer Studio Account

Step 2: Upload a Video Asset

Step 3: Share Video

Step 4: Save to Decentralized Storage (Optional)

Step 5: Upload Complete!