Hi everyone!
Following the discussions and valuable feedback from the Livepeer community, we’re excited to submit the next iteration of the Livepeer AI Creator Adoption SPE. This initiative is designed to drive real-time AI-powered video adoption, ensuring that Livepeer becomes the go-to decentralized infrastructure for AI-enhanced streaming.
We appreciate the feedback from the community and insights from the Livepeer team like Rich, Eric, and Rick from the Livepeer AI SPE as well as the support and guidance from Nneoma, Jose and En to help get this up and in good shape. We have made several refinements to better align with Livepeer AI’s strategic goals.
You can find our original pre-proposal here for reference:
Pre-Proposal: Supporting AI Artists & Livepeer’s Real-Time Video AI Showcase
Key Updates in This Final Version:
Greater Focus on Driving Livepeer Adoption & Fees
- Expanded technical integration focus to ensure continued adoption of Livepeer AI tools by artists beyond just event activations.
- Defined clearer pathways for artists to become long-term users of Livepeer’s AI infrastructure.
- Added Daydream.live as the primary creative tool for artists.
- Showcased how this will increase fees and usage across the network, benefiting orchestrators.
Refined Showcase Event Structure
- Showcases will now follow a structured format, including:
- 2-hour live artist performance using Livepeer’s AI streaming tools.
- 30-minute technical workshop & Q&A, where artists break down their AI streaming workflows.
- This approach reinforces Livepeer’s value in the creative ecosystem while providing repeatable, educational use cases.
Strengthened KPIs & Impact Metrics
- Set specific growth targets for adoption, engagement, and network impact:
- 5,000+ livestream views per showcase.
- 50+ new artists using Livepeer AI per quarter.
- 30% retention rate of artists continuing to use Livepeer AI after the program.
Refined Governance & Implementation Timeline
- Implementation has been structured into clear, trackable milestones, ensuring transparent execution.
- Includes a weekly artist showcase cadence, allowing for continuous feedback and refinement.
Condensed Phases 1-2, to can expand reach.
Why This Matters for the Livepeer Community
The success of this initiative means more creators actively using Livepeer AI streaming tools, leading to increased adoption, network fees, and long-term ecosystem growth.
We believe that real-time AI-powered video is the next frontier of decentralized media, and this SPE will position Livepeer as the leader in this space.
We welcome community feedback, discussion, and support to bring this vision to life.
**Read the Full Proposal Below
Let’s build the future of AI-powered streaming together!
Livepeer AI Creator Adoption SPE: Real-Time AI Streaming for Artists
Executive Summary
The rise of AI-driven content creation has transformed static media into immersive, interactive experiences. However, despite this rapid growth, AI video streaming remains underdeveloped due to infrastructure limitations. This initiative places Livepeer at the forefront of the real-time AI revolution by bridging technology with creative adoption—showing artists and audiences what’s possible today and setting the foundation for widespread adoption.
This proposal establishes an ongoing creative technology program designed to validate Livepeer’s real-time AI streaming capabilities through regular artist showcases and platform integrations. By engaging established musicians, visual artists, and emerging creators, this program will provide tangible, repeatable use cases that demonstrate how Livepeer’s AI tools can transform the creative economy.
Unlike one-off events, this initiative focuses on persistent artist-driven AI streaming, helping Livepeer establish technical credibility, community adoption, and creative partnerships.
Core Mission & Need for SPE
As AI-powered video streaming gains momentum, it is crucial to position Livepeer as the leading decentralized solution for creative real-time AI streaming. With the release of Daydream, the technical barriers have significantly decreased, allowing us to focus more on creative exploration and artist support.
This SPE solves that by:
- Showcasing real-world implementations of Livepeer AI in artist-driven streaming.
- Leveraging Daydream as the primary tool for artist AI streaming.
- Building sustainable creative partnerships that persist beyond isolated activations.
- Generating ongoing content that continually reinforces Livepeer’s value in the space.
This structured, long-term approach ensures that Livepeer is not just experimented with but actively used by artists and developers, creating a foundation for broader adoption.
Rationale
The challenge in AI-powered streaming isn’t just about the technology—it’s about adoption. Many AI-driven content tools exist in isolated ecosystems, and real-time AI streaming remains inaccessible to creators without significant technical expertise. Livepeer’s infrastructure can change this by making AI-enhanced streaming intuitive, cost-effective, and widely available. By partnering with a curated selection of digital artists and creative technologists, we aim to bridge the gap between groundbreaking AI video tools and real-world creative use cases.
Unlike traditional video platforms, Livepeer’s decentralized AI-powered streaming allows for interactive, real-time, and artist-driven video applications.
However, many creators struggle to onboard due to technical complexity and lack of visible proof of concept. This program removes those barriers by offering:
- Hands-on support for artists to integrate AI streaming into their work.
- Technical resources to develop, test, and refine real-time AI use cases.
- Consistent showcases that push the boundaries of AI-enhanced creativity.
By combining creator adoption with repeatable technical implementation, this SPE lays the groundwork for Livepeer to become the default infrastructure for AI-driven video content.
Program Structure
Regular AI Showcase Series
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Each bi-weekly showcase is designed not only to feature new AI-enhanced performances but also to expand Livepeer’s creator adoption pipeline. Participating artists will contribute feedback, technical insights, and tutorials, creating a continuous cycle of refinement and education — further reinforcing Livepeer’s infrastructure as the leading standard for AI-driven streaming.
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Each bi-weekly showcase follows a structured format: - 2-hour Live Performance: Artists showcase their work using Livepeer’s AI features in real-time, demonstrating practical applications - 30-minute Technical Workshop & Q&A: Post-broadcast session where artists demonstrate their Livepeer AI integration process, sharing implementation insights and answering technical questions from the community
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These showcases expand Livepeer’s creator adoption pipeline, with participating artists contributing detailed feedback, technical insights, and reusable tutorials, creating a continuous cycle of refinement and education.
Platform Integration
- Our partnership with UFO.fm ensures that Livepeer-powered AI content reaches broad and diverse audiences. By integrating real-time AI-powered video transformation and audience-interactive visuals, we will create high-engagement showcases that serve as a proof of concept for integrating Livepeer across multiple streaming ecosystems.
- UFO is the first onchain radio station, pioneering new formats for onchain media, broadcasting, and open social graphs. By integrating Farcaster, Livepeer, and other web3-native tools, UFO is building an interactive, participatory radio platform that empowers creators and onboards audiences beyond crypto-native communities.
Milestones & Timeline
This initiative is designed to roll out in distinct phases, ensuring steady progress and measurable impact:
Weeks 1-2: Integrated Foundation & Preparation
- Simultaneous activities:
- Finalize artist selection
- Establish technical framework
- Initial platform integration groundwork
- Begin outreach to first cohort of artists
Weeks 3-4: First Cohort Onboarding & Initial Showcase
- First cohort artist onboarding
- Initial AI streaming workflow development
- First bi-weekly showcase execution
- Detailed documentation of initial workflows
- Begin technical insights gathering
- Prepare for second cohort recruitment
Weeks 5-6: Iteration & Expansion
- Second cohort artist onboarding
- Continued bi-weekly showcases
- Refine documentation based on first cohort learnings
- Expand platform integration strategies
- Develop deeper technical support mechanisms
- Synthesize initial program insights
Weeks 7-8: Scaling & Community Engagement
- Intensify platform integrations
- Broader artist community outreach
- Advanced workflow development
- Technical workshops and knowledge sharing
- Prepare mid-program comprehensive report
- Begin planning for final cohort
Weeks 9-10: Advanced Exploration
- Final cohort of artist showcases
- Deep technical exploration of AI streaming workflows
- Comprehensive performance and impact analysis
- Refine platform integration strategies
- Develop detailed documentation of successful approaches
Weeks 11-12: Program Culmination & Future Planning
- Final showcase events
- Comprehensive program retrospective
- Develop long-term artist engagement strategy
- Prepare detailed impact and learning reports
- Plan for future ecosystem growth and iterations
- Community feedback and open discussion sessions
3. Platform Integration
- Primary Partnerships:
- UFO.fm streaming platform integration
- Cross-platform distribution & content persistence
- Potential for custom LoRA development in collaboration with artists
- Focus on creating high-engagement showcases that demonstrate Livepeer’s capabilities
- Technical Framework:
- Real-time AI-powered video transformation
- Audio-reactive visual systems
- Multi-platform distribution & live audience participation
Implementation Timeline
Month 1: Foundation
- Finalizing artist selection
- Establishing technical framework
- Aligning partnerships
Month 2: Initial Showcase Development
- AI-powered creative development
- Livepeer AI integration & testing
- First bi-weekly showcase execution
Months 3-6: Scaling
- Regular bi-weekly AI artist showcases
- Expanding platform integrations
- Scaling artist adoption & community engagement
Success Metrics & Expected Outcomes
Beyond technical validation, this initiative will also measure reach and awareness through key engagement metrics.
By tracking livestream views, audience participation, and social media reach, we will ensure Livepeer’s technology is not only functional but actively capturing new users and attention in the creator economy.
Key KPIs:
● Livestream Reach & Engagement
- 5,000+ views across all platforms per showcase event
- Cross-platform distribution tracking and analytics
● Community Growth & Social Impact
- 10% month-over-month growth in social engagement metrics
- Tracking across mentions, reposts, and UGC creation
● Technical Implementation & Artist Adoption
- 5 to 7 new artist-driven AI workflows created and documented
- 50+ new artists using Livepeer AI per quarter
- 30% retention rate of participating artists post-program
(Each of these success metrics will be documented in post-activation reports.)
Transparency & Accountability
To ensure transparency and accountability, this program will adhere to a structured reporting process:
- Quarterly Reports: Summarizing adoption rates, artist engagement, and technical feedback.
- Open-Source Documentation: Continuous updates to workflow documentation and best practices for AI-powered streaming.
- Community Involvement: Open calls, forum discussions, and post-showcase breakdowns to encourage ongoing contributions.
This initiative represents a real-world application of Livepeer’s AI capabilities, driving adoption, awareness, and technical development in parallel. Let’s build the future of decentralized AI-powered streaming together.
SPE Governance Structure
The program will operate with a structured governance model that ensures effective execution and community participation:
- Project Leads: Refraction, in collaboration with Livepeer product engineers and key ecosystem partners.
- Technical Support: Dedicated engineers providing technical oversight, onboarding assistance, and platform improvements.
- Community & Marketing: A dedicated content and marketing team to document progress, share learnings, and engage with the broader creative and Web3 communities.
- Artist & User Feedback Loop: A bi-weekly check-in system to ensure continuous improvements and adoption insights.
Budget Breakdown
Total Request: 5700 LPT
- Artist Grants & Onboarding (55%) – Ensuring diverse creators access Livepeer AI tools.
- Technical/Production Support & Integration (30%) – Hiring internal liason and project management to support on production, development, testing, and performance monitoring across the program.
- Marketing & Community Growth (15%) – Driving adoption, documentation, and ecosystem engagement.
Long-Term Value Creation
By establishing Livepeer as the default creative AI streaming infrastructure, this program:
- Creates sustainable artist relationships that continually push Livepeer’s capabilities.
- Develops repeatable AI streaming patterns for broader adoption.
- Expands platform integrations, making Livepeer a central tool in AI-powered live video.
- Validates real-time AI streaming as a creative and technical benchmark for the industry.
Impact on Livepeer Adoption & Network Growth
This initiative will directly increase Livepeer’s usage metrics and fee generation by bringing new artists into the ecosystem. By showcasing real-time AI streaming use cases and making Livepeer’s infrastructure more accessible, we will:
- Drive continuous AI-powered livestreams, increasing demand for Livepeer’s AI processing services.
- Onboard new creators who will continue to use Livepeer for AI-enhanced streaming beyond this program.
- Generate higher network fees from AI-powered video processing, helping orchestrators benefit from increased demand.
- Expand Livepeer’s visibility in the creative economy, increasing interest from new media partners and developers.
Closing Statement
This program is not just a one-off activation — it’s a real-world implementation of Livepeer’s AI tools that will drive meaningful adoption, scalable technical integration, and long-term creative partnerships.
We welcome community feedback and look forward to making this a pivotal initiative for Livepeer’s growth in real-time AI-powered streaming.
