what's Livepeer?
Livepeer is a decentralized network built on Ethereum that enables scalable video transcoding and streaming by leveraging a global pool of distributed compute resources, primarily GPUs, from participants known as orchestrators. Broadcasters send live video streams to the network, where orchestrators perform real-time transcoding to adapt the video for different devices and bandwidths, ensuring efficient delivery without relying on centralized cloud providers. The protocol uses blockchain to coordinate tasks, verify work through a proof-of-stake mechanism, and distribute rewards, making video infrastructure more accessible and cost-effective for developers and content creators. The network's tokenomics revolve around the Livepeer Token (LPT), which orchestrators stake to participate and earn fees from transcoding jobs paid in ETH or stablecoins. Delegators can stake LPT to orchestrators to share in rewards, promoting network security and decentralization. Livepeer supports integrations with various blockchains and tools, extending its utility to AI video processing, such as generative models and inference tasks, by utilizing idle GPU capacity worldwide. By democratizing video compute, Livepeer aims to power Web3 applications, from live events and social platforms to AI-driven content creation, reducing costs by up to 90% compared to traditional services while maintaining high reliability through its incentivized, fault-tolerant architecture.
Livepeer's Q4 2025 staking reached 52.2%, exceeding its 50% target.
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Implements capital management improvements in February 2026.
Releases Improved Gateway Product upgrade in May 2026.
Included in a list of 7 "OG AI infrastructure projects" highlighted for decentralized compute and AI-powered media processing capabilities.
Staking participation reached 52.2% in Q4 2025, exceeding the 50% target.
Upgrades explorer infrastructure and voting, expands AI video services in February 2026.
Partnered with XMTP to integrate scalable live-streaming with identity-based, quantum-encrypted messaging for cross-platform interactive media.
Transaction count increased by 228% during the week ending January 12, 2026.
Generated $1.01M in 30-day revenue.
Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund features LPT among its holdings, with the token appearing in at least two ETF products total.
Development activity ranking drops to #6 from previous #5 position in Santiment's AI & Big Data top 10 list, though directional indicator shows continued upward development momentum.
LPT removed from Coinbase 50 Index (COIN50) in fourth-quarter rebalancing alongside SKL, AKT, SNX, HNT, and CVX, as announced by Coinbase Institutional.
Participation confirmed in Refraction's IRL Launch Party on November 18, 9PM-1AM at Valerie's Factory in Argentina, alongside FWB, Syndicate, WalletConnect, Pudgy Penguins, and Zora to celebrate IRL's official launch.
Partnership with Refraction announced for AI x Open Media Forum event at DevConnect Argentina, scheduled for November 18, 2-7 PM at Valerie's Factory, focusing on decentralized media, authorship, and AI-driven creativity.
Q3 metrics show total processed minutes up 94% QoQ, AI-driven fees up 131% QoQ, and total staking rewards up 30% QoQ. Daydream API launches for real-time AI video processing.
Ranks #5 among AI & Big Data crypto projects by development activity, according to Santiment data tracking GitHub repository activity.
Infrastructure integration confirmed with Arbitrum ecosystem, featuring chain deployments across Arbitrum One, Ethereum, and Base.
Livepeer Summit scheduled for October 8-9.
Partnership with UFO Club launches experimental A/V series, offering 4x 250 USDC prizes for visual artists to collaborate with established DJs in reimagining unreleased DJ sets with new visuals.
AI-related fees surge 500% since April, now representing 70% of network traffic.
New trading pair available on gTrade platform.
Trading pair now available with up to 150x leverage capability.
New futures trading with 10x leverage launches on WOOFi Pro, supporting both Solana and EVM chains.
New futures trading available with 10X leverage across EVM and Solana chains.
Seven-day price surge of 49% places token among top 10 market gainers
Social engagement metrics surge with 713 daily mentions and 308K daily social interactions, indicating strong market momentum beyond price action.
$LPT surges 150% following Upbit listing and Grayscale AI sector inclusion.
New perpetual trading pairs available on dYdX through Rage, enabling long/short positions.
Price consolidating below $5.32 resistance level after diagonal breakout.
Token price surges 26.86% in 24 hours, ranking as third-highest gainer.
Grayscale launches $1.05M Decentralized AI Fund including token as one of six holdings with 2.5% management fee.
Token included in new Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund, open to accredited investors.
Strong upward price movement of 20.31% places token among top 3 daily gainers.
Blockchain streaming platform leveraging decentralized computing power for video applications.