# Treasury **URL:** https://forum.livepeer.org/c/treasury/18.md [Latest](https://forum.livepeer.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.livepeer.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Treasury category](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/about-the-treasury-category/2169)
**Author:** [@dob](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/dob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/about-the-treasury-category/2169 "2023-11-03T18:43:06Z")
This category is for all things related to Livepeer’s onchain, community-governed treasury. It’s the place to discuss SPE pre-proposals, updates, and other treasury-related activities. The Livepeer Treasury is a core pa… --- ## [Pre-Proposal: Network Engineering SPE II](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-network-engineering-spe-ii/3344)
**Author:** [@honestly\_rich](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/honestly_rich)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-network-engineering-spe-ii/3344 "2026-10-13T06:43:10Z")
Proposed by: Rich O’Grady, Ecosystem Director, Livepeer Foundation. Abstract The Network Engineering SPE funds the work that makes the Livepeer network easier to participate in: builders, orchestrators, delegators and,… --- ## [Proposal - Protocol R&D Special Purpose Entity continuation](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/proposal-protocol-r-d-special-purpose-entity-continuation/3258)
**Author:** [@rickstaa](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/rickstaa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/proposal-protocol-r-d-special-purpose-entity-continuation/3258 "2026-10-05T16:58:32Z")
Abstract All network value depends on protocol security. This proposal renews the Protocol R&D SPE for an additional six-month term at $50,000/month ($300,000 total) to maintain a dedicated protocol security and mainten… --- ## [Pre-Proposal: Restart the Treasury Reward Cut at 10% (Again!)](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-restart-the-treasury-reward-cut-at-10-again/3273)
**Author:** [@b3nnn](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/b3nnn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 7:19am UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-restart-the-treasury-reward-cut-at-10-again/3273 "2026-09-11T07:19:39Z")
The Treasury value temporarily hit the 750,000 LPT ceiling and reverted the reward cut to 0% as per the mechanism design. The Treasury has stopped accruing. The recommendation is to restart the cut on the same terms as … --- ## [Proposal: Network Engineering SPE](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/proposal-network-engineering-spe/3240)
**Author:** [@honestly\_rich](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/honestly_rich)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/proposal-network-engineering-spe/3240 "2026-08-28T13:45:25Z")
Proposed by: Rich O’Grady (Co-Director, Livepeer Foundation) and Rick Staa (Technical Director, Livepeer Foundation) Abstract The Network Engineering SPE is a delegated pool of capital that funds scoped engineering RFP… --- ## [Proposal - Protocol R&D Special Purpose Entity](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/proposal-protocol-r-d-special-purpose-entity/3160)
**Author:** [@rickstaa](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/rickstaa)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/proposal-protocol-r-d-special-purpose-entity/3160 "2026-08-18T12:59:18Z")
Abstract All network value depends on protocol security. Protocol security requires dedicated capacity to detect issues early, resolve them quickly and deploy upgrades with confidence. The current model depends on limit… --- ## [Protocol R&D SPE: Retrospective Phase 1](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/protocol-r-d-spe-retrospective-phase-1/3341)
**Author:** [@drieddate\_sidestream](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/drieddate_sidestream)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/protocol-r-d-spe-retrospective-phase-1/3341 "2026-08-18T11:17:28Z")
Introduction In January 2026, the community approved the Protocol R&D SPE proposal, establishing a dedicated, continuously staffed function for protocol security and development. Sidestream took on the role of Protocol E… --- ## [RFC: 90-Day Treasury Diversification & Volume-Weighted Governance Framework](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/rfc-90-day-treasury-diversification-volume-weighted-governance-framework/3265)
**Author:** [@Dude](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/Dude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/rfc-90-day-treasury-diversification-volume-weighted-governance-framework/3265 "2026-06-22T10:52:30Z")
Hi everyone, I am opening this thread to propose a concrete framework for our treasury strategy and governance structure. After attempting to discuss this in Discord, the conversation was unfortunately shut down under t… --- ## [Streamplace 2.0: Solving Video for Everybody Forever](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/streamplace-2-0-solving-video-for-everybody-forever/2847)
**Author:** [@iameli](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/iameli)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/streamplace-2-0-solving-video-for-everybody-forever/2847 "2026-04-27T14:27:39Z")
EDIT: Updated proposal later in the thread. Hey everyone. I’ve been tinkering with this draft all week but just wanted to get it out there ASAP to kick off the process. For more context, check out my presentation to the… --- ## [LiveInfra SPE - Q2 2026 Operations](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/liveinfra-spe-q2-2026-operations/3241)
**Author:** [@ftkstaking](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/ftkstaking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/liveinfra-spe-q2-2026-operations/3241 "2026-04-23T17:53:33Z")
Proposer: FTK Staking Contact: admin@liveinfraspe.com ENS: liveinfra.eth Discord: @ftkuhnsman Abstract The LiveInfra SPE requests funding for Q2 2026 to sustain the Community Node service, a free RPC service for the … --- ## [Metrics and SLA Foundations for NaaP](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/metrics-and-sla-foundations-for-naap/3189)
**Author:** [@speedybird](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/speedybird)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/metrics-and-sla-foundations-for-naap/3189 "2026-04-13T20:18:34Z")
Thank you to everyone who reviewed the earlier pre-proposal and shared detailed feedback in the forum and during the Watercooler. The concerns raised around scope, cost, architectural risk, and MVP clarity were well-foun… --- ## [Pre-proposal: Livepeer FrameWorks SPE Pilot phase](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-livepeer-frameworks-spe-pilot-phase/2773)
**Author:** [@stronk](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/stronk)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-livepeer-frameworks-spe-pilot-phase/2773 "2026-03-16T17:09:31Z")
Livepeer FrameWorks SPE: Pilot phase Author(s): The MistServer Team Contact: developers@mistserver.org Abstract The FrameWorks SPE proposes to strengthen the Livepeer protocol by bridging the gap between transcoding i… --- ## [LiveInfra SPE - Q1 2026 Operations](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/liveinfra-spe-q1-2026-operations/3210)
**Author:** [@ftkstaking](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/ftkstaking)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/liveinfra-spe-q1-2026-operations/3210 "2026-02-02T19:57:04Z")
Proposer: FTK Staking Contact: admin@liveinfraspe.com ENS: liveinfra.eth Discord: @ftkuhnsman Abstract The LiveInfra SPE requests funding for Q1 2026 to sustain the Community Node service, a free RPC service for the … --- ## [Pre-Proposal: Supporting AI Artists: Livepeer’s Real-Time Video AI Showcase](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-supporting-ai-artists-livepeer-s-real-time-video-ai-showcase/2682)
**Author:** [@rafkats](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/rafkats)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-supporting-ai-artists-livepeer-s-real-time-video-ai-showcase/2682 "2026-02-02T18:39:41Z")
Hi everyone! Wanted to share the pre-proposal for the SPE I shared on the treasury call today. Appreciate all the feedback from the community, which we have addressed and implemented in the draft below. Refraction has b… --- ## [Pre-proposal: IDOL - Improving Dex / Onchain Liquidity](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-idol-improving-dex-onchain-liquidity/3151)
**Author:** [@b3nnn](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/b3nnn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-idol-improving-dex-onchain-liquidity/3151 "2026-01-22T07:45:07Z")
TLDR We propose to address known UX issues and ease and costs to participate by increasing DEX liquidity. Arrakis offers an optimal solution for our specific needs, and we are requesting 250,000 LPT for deployment to a U… --- ## [Proposal: LIP 101 - Restart treasury reward cut](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/proposal-lip-101-restart-treasury-reward-cut/3161)
**Author:** [@b3nnn](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/b3nnn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/proposal-lip-101-restart-treasury-reward-cut/3161 "2026-01-14T06:22:49Z")
TLDR We propose to reactivate treasury rewards to ensure available funds for strategic ecosystem projects: treasuryRewardCutRate: 10% Motivation The treasury is key to supporting strategic investments to improve UX fo… --- ## [Decentralized Metrics and SLA Foundations for Livepeer](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/decentralized-metrics-and-sla-foundations-for-livepeer/3165)
**Author:** [@speedybird](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/speedybird)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/decentralized-metrics-and-sla-foundations-for-livepeer/3165 "2026-01-07T19:19:27Z")
Pre-Proposal: Decentralized Metrics & SLA Foundations for NaaP Executive Summary The Cloud Special Purpose Entity (Cloud SPE) proposes a focused effort to improve the reliability, transparency, and usability of the Livep… --- ## [LISAR Month 1 Report](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/lisar-month-1-report/3132)
**Author:** [@serial\_winner](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/serial_winner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/lisar-month-1-report/3132 "2025-10-27T16:50:17Z")
Hi Community, We just published Lisar’s Month 1 report. Month 1 was all about building a very robust foundation: education to get users confident, a secure architecture to handle all processes safely, and a transparency… --- ## [\[UPDATE\] Expanding Live Video Metrics and Testing Capabilities Across the Livepeer Network](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/update-expanding-live-video-metrics-and-testing-capabilities-across-the-livepeer-network/3114)
**Author:** [@speedybird](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/speedybird)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/update-expanding-live-video-metrics-and-testing-capabilities-across-the-livepeer-network/3114 "2025-10-17T19:32:12Z")
Following the successful completion of the AI Metrics and Visibility proposal, the Livepeer Cloud SPE has continued to advance the network’s performance monitoring infrastructure — even beyond the funded scope — to ensur… --- ## [GWID SPE Pre-Proposal: Gateway Wizard Phase 1](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/gwid-spe-pre-proposal-gateway-wizard-phase-1/2868)
**Author:** [@Eneche-gwid.io](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/Eneche-gwid.io)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/gwid-spe-pre-proposal-gateway-wizard-phase-1/2868 "2025-10-10T20:28:19Z")
Authors :Eneche and Joel -GWID Team Abstract This proposal introduces the GWID SPE, a fully managed devOp tool that makes it easier for anyone in the Livepeer ecosystem to run , manage their own gateway and infra. It pr… --- ## [Pre-Proposal: Fiat Delegation for Livepeer](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-fiat-delegation-for-livepeer/3055)
**Author:** [@serial\_winner](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/serial_winner)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-fiat-delegation-for-livepeer/3055 "2025-10-06T21:13:30Z")
Author(s): Serial Winner and the Lisar team Abstract This proposal introduces LISAR — a fiat delegation gateway that makes it easy for anyone to support the Livepeer network using any fiat currency (USD, EUR, GBP etc.) … --- ## [Pre-Proposal: LiveInfra SPE - Q4 Operations](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-liveinfra-spe-q4-operations/3099)
**Author:** [@ftkstaking](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/ftkstaking)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-liveinfra-spe-q4-operations/3099 "2025-09-28T21:33:16Z")
LiveInfra SPE - Q4 2025 Operations Proposal Proposer: FTK Staking Contact: admin@liveinfraspe.com ENS: liveinfra.eth Discord: @ftkuhnsman Abstract The LiveInfra SPE requests funding for Q4 2025 to sustain the Communi… --- ## [Pre-Proposal: Transformation SPE II](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-transformation-spe-ii/3062)
**Author:** [@honestly\_rich](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/honestly_rich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-transformation-spe-ii/3062 "2025-09-03T19:14:01Z")
Last week, Livepeer Foundation introduced Surge, a strategy to help accelerate the ecosystem through a Transformation SPE. This was the culmination of strategy setting by Advisory Boards and included their tactical recom… --- ## [Pre-Proposal: Surging into the future - The Transformation SPE](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-surging-into-the-future-the-transformation-spe/3038)
**Author:** [@b3nnn](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/b3nnn)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-surging-into-the-future-the-transformation-spe/3038 "2025-08-27T11:31:08Z")
TLDR: Livepeer Foundation (LF) is launching an ecosystem strategy called Surge. Surge proposes a Transformation SPE, initially operated by the Livepeer Foundation, that seeds new contribution mechanisms, coordinates ta… --- ## [ Grant Progress Tracking Platform for Livepeer DAO](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/grant-progress-tracking-platform-for-livepeer-dao/3020)
**Author:** [@BuildUnion1](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/BuildUnion1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/grant-progress-tracking-platform-for-livepeer-dao/3020 "2025-07-25T16:46:05Z")
Track spending, grant impact, and deliverables — all in one place, with full transparency and real-time insights. TL;DR This proposal outlines the development of a Grant Progress Tracking Dashboard for Livepeer DAO-fund… --- ## [Realtime Interactive Video SPE - Updates](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/realtime-interactive-video-spe-updates/2490)
**Author:** [@fanteasy](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/fanteasy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/realtime-interactive-video-spe-updates/2490 "2025-07-24T17:50:32Z")
see updates in replies --- ## [Pre-Proposal: Fanteasy's Integration with Livepeer to Revolutionize Adult Entertainment](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-fanteasys-integration-with-livepeer-to-revolutionize-adult-entertainment/2424)
**Author:** [@fanteasy](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/fanteasy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-fanteasys-integration-with-livepeer-to-revolutionize-adult-entertainment/2424 "2025-07-04T22:15:03Z")
Fanteasy: Revolutionizing Adult Entertainment with Livepeer Project Overview Fanteasy is innovating within the adult entertainment industry by integrating Livepeer’s decentralized video transcoding and Storj’s distribute… --- ## [Pre-proposal: Live Pioneers (3rd wave)](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-live-pioneers-3rd-wave/2955)
**Author:** [@LivePioneers](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/LivePioneers)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-live-pioneers-3rd-wave/2955 "2025-07-01T14:49:00Z")
Live Pioneers: Building the Community Backbone of the Livepeer Ecosystem You can also check our proposal in this Google Doc. 1 - Summary Live Pioneers is the first unofficial community initiative dedicated to growing … --- ## [2024 End of Year Update - Livepeer.Cloud SPE](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/2024-end-of-year-update-livepeer-cloud-spe/2678)
**Author:** [@MikeZupper](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/MikeZupper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/2024-end-of-year-update-livepeer-cloud-spe/2678 "2025-06-30T12:58:25Z")
2024 End of Year Update - Livepeer.Cloud SPE Our Mission Livepeer Cloud’s core mission is to increase accessibility and adoption of the Livepeer network. We aim to achieve this by integrating the Livepeer Network seamles… --- ## [Pre-proposal: Creative Industries SPE](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-creative-industries-spe/2942)
**Author:** [@origin](https://forum.livepeer.org/u/origin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.livepeer.org/t/pre-proposal-creative-industries-spe/2942 "2025-06-27T12:14:27Z")
Creative Industries SPE Proposal Request: 12,500 LPT • Duration: 4 months ending ~ October 25, 2025 Prepared by: Sean Bradford Contact: .originstory / sean@originstories.live The goal of this SPE is to enhance network… [Next page](https://forum.livepeer.org/c/treasury/18.md?page=1)