Team Name: Alphas
Team Lead:
• Harsh Katiyar (Backend Blockchain)
Team Members :
• Thanmay Gowda (Frontend Developer)
• Ashutosh Negi (Code Optimization and Review)
• Priya Darshani Patra (Frontend Developer)
• Rudra Pratap Singh (Backend Developer)
>Introducing CryptoStream ->Decentralized Video Streaming with Hive & Ecency Integration
About Us
We are Alphas, a passionate and innovative team of blockchain, Web3, and development enthusiasts committed to transforming the digital content landscape. With our project CryptoStream, we’re building a decentralized video streaming platform powered by the Hive blockchain and Ecency integration.
Our mission is to harness cutting-edge technology to empower creators and viewers with a secure, transparent, and community-driven solution for video content creation, sharing, and consumption in the Web3 era.
Project Description
Project Name: CryptoStream
Tagline: Decentralized Video Streaming with Hive & Ecency Integration
Problem Statement
Navigating the evolving world of Web3 and decentralized content creation poses significant challenges for creators and viewers alike. Video content enthusiasts and creators struggle with:
• Centralized Control: Traditional platforms impose restrictions, censorship, and high fees, limiting creative freedom and earnings.
• Lack of Transparency: Opaque monetization and reward systems leave creators uncertain about fair compensation.
• Inefficient Distribution: Centralized hosting and streaming lead to slow load times, high bandwidth costs, and limited access to decentralized solutions.
Our Solution
CryptoStream addresses these challenges by leveraging the Hive blockchain and Ecency ecosystem to create a decentralized video streaming platform:
• Decentralized Storage & Streaming: Videos are stored on Helia (IPFS) and seeded via WebTorrent,
ensuring fast, peer-to-peer distribution without reliance on centralized servers.
• Hive Blockchain Integration: Metadata and transactions are recorded on Hive, providing
transparency, immutability, and a community-driven content ecosystem.
• Ecency Rewards: Creators earn Ecency Points and HIVE tokens for uploads and engagement,
incentivizing quality content through a fair, blockchain-based reward system.
• User Empowerment: A Web3-native platform that gives creators control over their content and
viewers access to a censorship-resistant, decentralized experience.
Our Vision
CryptoStream aims to redefine video streaming by merging the power of Web3, blockchain technology, and community governance. By building on Hive and Ecency, we’re creating a future where:
• Content creators are rewarded fairly.
• Viewers enjoy seamless access to decentralized content.
• The platform thrives on transparency and innovation.
Tech Stack
• Backend :- Node.js (Fast, async processing for video uploads and API
handling)
• Frontend :- React + TailwindCSS (Modern, responsive UI for video
browsing and creator tools)
• Blockchain :- Hive API (Transaction tracking, metadata storage, and
Ecency rewards)
• Decentralized Storage :- Helia (IPFS) (In-process IPFS node for video
storage and pinning)
• P2P Distribution :- WebTorrent (Peer-to-peer video streaming for
efficient playback)
CryptoStream is a decentralized video streaming platform that leverages Hive blockchain, Helia (IPFS), and WebTorrent to enable users to upload, stream, and share videos in a censorship-resistant, scalable, and community-driven manner.
git hub: https://github.com/alphah-dev/crypto-stream
Project Screenshot
Our Experience
Our journey during this hackathon was an incredible adventure. As Team Alphas, we:
Overcame technical hurdles: Tackled real-time integration of Helia (IPFS) and Hive blockchain for seamless video uploads and metadata storage.
Enhanced decentralized streaming: Optimized WebTorrent and Helia to deliver efficient, peer-to-peer video playback.
Collaborated for user empowerment: Built an intuitive React-based frontend and a robust Node.js backend to create a transparent, creator-friendly platform.
We learned valuable lessons about blockchain scalability, Web3 development, and team synergy while having an amazing time bringing CryptoStream to life!
Let’s Connect!
We’d love to hear your thoughts on decentralized video streaming and Web3 content creation. How can CryptoStream empower your creative journey? Drop your feedback and suggestions below—we’re excited to connect with the Hive, Ecency, and Web3 communities!