March 12, 2013

For anyone with mobile video or webcams, for anyone in the moment, on the ground, or on the front lines; for everyone with the need to break news or break it down in real time: BitTorrent Live is now open. Get involved.

BitTorrent Live is a peer-to-peer live streaming protocol. It’s based on the principles of the BitTorrent protocol. And it’s designed to make real-time reporting, and open expression accessible to all. BitTorrent Live eliminates bandwidth, cost, and infrastructure as broadcast barriers. The more people that tune in, the more resilient your stream.

Since November, we’ve been working with a number of digital creators and broadcasters in a closed Beta program. As Bram notes, “We’ve demonstrated scaling and improved stability during our invite-only period, and are excited to open our service up to anyone who wants it. Thanks to all our early users for their support.”

Thanks to you, it’s open to all. Live streaming by the people, for the people.

BitTorrent Live is still in Beta. But it’s one of the ways we’re working on solving for free expression and creative sustainability on behalf of artists, publishers, and broadcasters. Check out Live, and other BitTorrent artist tools, over at Labs.