what's LBRY?

LBRY is a decentralized, blockchain-based platform for sharing and publishing content, enabling users to access videos, articles, and other media without reliance on centralized servers or intermediaries. It operates on a peer-to-peer network where content is addressed via cryptographic hashes on the LBRY blockchain, allowing direct distribution and resistance to censorship. The platform's native cryptocurrency, LBRY Credits (LBC), powers transactions such as tipping creators, bidding for content prominence in search results, and compensating publishers for hosting data. Users can claim channels and build audiences portably across the network, fostering a user-owned ecosystem for free expression.

LBRYcom cited in Ripple/XRP case decision, referencing its legal efforts.