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4b809186..29c4bc0d 100644 --- a/content/news/01-the-lbry-opens.md +++ b/content/news/01-the-lbry-opens.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Before it gets too crowded, some exposition is in order. For as long as preserved knowledge has existed, people have collected it. And once you start collecting it, well, you'll need some way to keep it in order. LBRY is the next evolution of a desire as ancient as knowledge itself: to organize and access information. -However, if I ask you to imagine a library, you probably do not imagine a private archive of cuneiform tablets. Instead, you imagine a public library. The earliest library of this form was created by [the Junto](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junto_%28club%29), an 18th century discussion club founded by Benjamin Franklin. Their company sold shares to access their collection materials, and used that money to buy more books. [They still exist today](http://www.librarycompany.org/). +However, if I ask you to imagine a library, you probably do not imagine a private archive of cuneiform tablets. Instead, you imagine a public library. The earliest library of this form was created by [the Junto](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junto_%28club%29), an 18th-century discussion club founded by Benjamin Franklin. Their company sold shares to access their collection materials and used that money to buy more books. [They still exist today](http://www.librarycompany.org/). Franklin's library existed in a time where information was intrinsically scarce. Not only did each book have to be printed, but books faced expensive shipping costs from London. diff --git a/content/news/02-as-reddit-burns-it-powers-the-world.md b/content/news/02-as-reddit-burns-it-powers-the-world.md index 17cda205..febd71dc 100644 --- a/content/news/02-as-reddit-burns-it-powers-the-world.md +++ b/content/news/02-as-reddit-burns-it-powers-the-world.md @@ -22,27 +22,27 @@ Calling Ellen Pao a Nazi and posting pictures of fat people has not made me cry. Aaron Swartz and Alexis Ohanian are two of the three people given credit for creating Reddit. -I never met Aaron Swartz but I've read most of his blog. He seems honest, brilliant, open-minded and thoughtful. He passes the Fitzgerald test for a first-rate intelligence with flying colors. +I never met Aaron Swartz, but I've read most of his blog. He seems honest, brilliant, open-minded and thoughtful. He passes the Fitzgerald test for the first-rate intelligence with flying colors. -Even more important than his words, I've seen what he *did*. Attempting to share JSTOR with the world was a beautiful thing. It puts him in the ranks of Manning, Snowden, Ulbricht, and other modern martyrs. While reasonable people may disagree with some of their actions, no reasonable person can disagree that following your conscience at personal expense to yourself is tremendous. On the balance, the world would be a far better place if everyone acted this way. +Even more important than his words, I've seen what he *did*. Attempting to share JSTOR with the world was a beautiful thing. It puts him in the ranks of Manning, Snowden, Ulbricht, and other modern martyrs. While reasonable people may disagree with some of their actions, no reasonable person can disagree that following your conscience at personal expense to yourself is tremendous. On balance, the world would be a far better place if everyone acted this way. I have met Alexis Ohanian, briefly. I have read *Without Their Permission*. Alexis' words aren't bad. He encourages entrepreneurship, attacking problems, and improving the world. He also encourages going around those who would protect the entrenched, obstinate, and broken status quo. -When I met Alexis a few years ago, I had the chance to ask him a question. I asked him something like: if you believe in idea of routing around the rotten, why not put more energy into projects like that? Why not put resources into projects like Tor, Bitcoin, BitTorrent, or other technology that does the things he describes? +When I met Alexis a few years ago, I had the chance to ask him a question. I asked him something like: if you believe in the idea of routing around the rotten, why not put more energy into projects like that? Why not put resources into projects like Tor, Bitcoin, BitTorrent, or other technology that does the things he describes? -Alexis, at first, faltered. Then he gave me an answer about how there are difficult choices to make and it's important to work from within and from without. It wasn't a terrible answer, but it was a politician's answer. In those first few seconds I saw the mask drop. I saw a man's mind spinning a way to justify his true motivations: status and power. Those motivations are not inherently objectionable, but hypocrisy is. +Alexis, at first, faltered. Then he gave me an answer about how there are difficult choices to make, and it's important to work from within and from without. It wasn't a terrible answer, but it was a politician's answer. In those first few seconds, I saw the mask drop. I saw a man's mind spinning a way to justify his true motivations: status and power. Those motivations are not inherently objectionable, but hypocrisy is. Alexis Ohanian is not Aaron Swartz. Swartz did what was right, regardless of consequence. Ohanian does what has good consequences for him, then comes up with a way for it to be right. --- -Reddit claims that the grounds for the bans is violation of rules regarding the harassment of individuals. Like Alexis' words, this is commendable. However, we must always compare words and acts. When they contrast, we have found hypocrisy. We have found evil. +Reddit claims that the grounds for the bans is the violation of rules regarding the harassment of individuals. Like Alexis' words, this is commendable. However, we must always compare words and acts. When they contrast, we have found hypocrisy. We have found evil. * Reddit [claims that it cares about transparency](http://www.reddit.com/r/announcements/comments/35uyil/transparency_is_important_to_us_and_today_we_take/), but refuses to provide any details or guidelines on its rules. Nor will it provide specific examples of the grounds on which it banned the targeted communities. -* Reddit claims it banned communities on grounds of targeted harassment, but users that have cited numerous specific examples of harassment from communities more politically favorable to Reddit's founders go ignored. +* Reddit claims it banned communities on the grounds of targeted harassment, but users that have cited numerous specific examples of harassment from communities more politically favorable to Reddit's founders go ignored. -* Reddit claims that it banned the communities on grounds of targeted harassment, but has banned new subs created by unrelated users that have done no harassing. +* Reddit claims that it banned the communities on the grounds of targeted harassment, but has banned new subs created by unrelated users that have done no harassing. * Reddit refuses to admit that advertising or public perception has anything to do with its actions. It insists that it is *only* about harassment. diff --git a/content/news/03-5-questions-about-lbry.md b/content/news/03-5-questions-about-lbry.md index 51b33f69..2aa8900c 100644 --- a/content/news/03-5-questions-about-lbry.md +++ b/content/news/03-5-questions-about-lbry.md @@ -59,10 +59,10 @@ inside of a larger decentralized platform is guaranteed at a fundamental level t or both. Other crypto-data solutions are about providing reliable and known data-access methods for *publishers* (i.e. they give you a name, -frequently gibberish, and attempt to promise that data will remain available at that name). LBRY is about creating best experience +frequently gibberish, and attempt to promise that data will remain available at that name). LBRY is about creating the best experience for *consumers*, who care less if names change than if a name gives them the information they desire. -LBRY's reservation-based approach to names means is unlike any other existing solution. We've leveraged Nobel Prize-winning economics +LBRY's reservation-based approach to names means unlike any other existing solution. We've leveraged Nobel Prize-winning economics to create a system in which names are extremely likely to resolve to what user's desire *as well as* be owned by the proper content creator. Greater user experience + greater creator experience = WNNNG1. @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ First, for clarity, here is LBRY's naming system as succinctly as possible: Our instinctual desire to have confident possession of our property makes LBRY's reservation-only name system feel off. However, it has strong economic underpinnings. Famed economist Ronald Coase made the insight that as long as property rights are clearly -defined and there are sufficiently low transaction costs, an efficient outcome will result regardless of the initial allocation +defined, and there are sufficiently low transaction costs, an efficient outcome will result regardless of the initial allocation of property. First, let's ensure the premises to our theorem hold. In LBRY, property rights could not be more explicit - whoever has committed @@ -86,12 +86,12 @@ the most credits holds the name. Second, transaction costs are close to zero. In the sense of this theorem, the efficient outcome is that the owner of any name will be the entity for whom the name holds the most value. When does a name hold the most value? When it maps to content that is most desired by users. -What do users desire when accessing a name? For a name to resolve to the content they envisioned as well as for that content to be +What do users desire when accessing a name? For a name to resolve to the content, they envisioned as well as for that content to be provided by its legitimate creator. The former desire may outstrip the latter, but consumers would clearly rather pay a legitimate creator than a non-legitimate creator. Thus, the legitimate content creator has maximal incentive to provide a LBRY name mapping to their content. -The end result of LBRY's reservation scheme is two-fold: 1) names will almost always resolve to what user's desire and 2) content +The end-result of LBRY's reservation scheme is two-fold: 1) names will almost always resolve to what user's desire and 2) content creators will economically benefit from publishing content via LBRY. @@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ creators will economically benefit from publishing content via LBRY. Exposing even a straightforward creation to the public is daunting. LBRY, with several machinating, interlocking parts, is straightforward's antipode. In these first days, with our bare shelves, understanding the edifice we are building requires the ability to make acute insights. Particularly with LBRY's naming scheme, it veers into the imposing Kingdom of the -Counter Intuitive. +Counter-Intuitive. Despite this, no one said "I don't get it" or "you're crazy". Some people certainly got it faster than others, but everyone saw the need and the opportunity. People were excited. While we'll admit our early testing grounds are favorable (tech groups and a diff --git a/content/news/09-introducing-lbry-the-bitcoin-of-content.md b/content/news/09-introducing-lbry-the-bitcoin-of-content.md index 0a391a7e..37d73360 100644 --- a/content/news/09-introducing-lbry-the-bitcoin-of-content.md +++ b/content/news/09-introducing-lbry-the-bitcoin-of-content.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: mike-vine title: 'Introducing LBRY: The Bitcoin of Content' date: '2015-09-09 13:28:35' @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ File sharing went mainstream with Napster. For the first time, content could be Content in LBRY is encrypted by its publisher, then cut apart and distributed to a decentralized network of host servers. LBRY hosts do not know the content of the encrypted files they store, and nobody can access the complete content without the publisher’s unique decryption key. The publisher can exchange the key for a specified number of LBRY credits – a cryptocurrency native to the LBRY protocol. -Not only do LBRY publishers literally hold the keys to their content, the end-user experience is vastly improved compared to torrents. By encrypting and distributing content across the blockchain, LBRY provides a one-step streaming and downloading experience to the content-consuming patron. +Not only do LBRY publishers literally hold the keys to their content, but the end-user experience is also vastly improved compared to torrents. By encrypting and distributing content across the blockchain, LBRY provides a one-step streaming and downloading experience to the content-consuming patron. Here’s what a publisher and patron relationship looks like in LBRY: @@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ Here’s what a publisher and patron relationship looks like in LBRY: Every party to this transaction has had a better experience than they would have with ad-supported platforms like YouTube, subscription services like Netflix, or hunting for torrent links. -For publishers, LBRY is the least expensive content distribution platform available – and increases the likelihood that they will get paid for their content. Content remains entirely in the control of the publisher, with no licensing or other claims by LBRY. In fact, by design, the content publisher retains complete control of their works – LBRY has no “admins” who even have the ability to remove content from the network. They can also offer their content at memorable, branded names like “lbry://futurelibraryfilm”, rather than pointing patrons to a centralized URL or complicated magnet link. +For publishers, LBRY is the least expensive content distribution platform available – and increases the likelihood that they will get paid for their content. Content remains entirely under the control of the publisher, with no licensing or other claims by LBRY. In fact, by design, the content publisher retains complete control of their works – LBRY has no “admins” who even have the ability to remove content from the network. They can also offer their content at memorable, branded names like “lbry://futurelibraryfilm”, rather than pointing patrons to a centralized URL or complicated magnet link. Meanwhile, patrons get more available content due to better incentives and a seamless experience that even technophobes can understand. LBRY is the latest of a series of crypto-apps released over the past year that utilize the blockchain to provide maximum decentralization of services, and certainly the first designed for users outside the tech community. When it goes to full release in Q4:15, LBRY’s founders expect it to immediately improve the lives of any user who produces or consumes content. It may be the vehicle that takes blockchain tech to the masses. -*The creators of LBRY are extending members of the press a first-peek preview and demonstration of the system. You are invited to a live demo hosted by co-creator Jeremy Kauffman on Tuesday, September 15th at 11am ET. Please RSVP by contacting press liaison Mike Vine at 917-719-6333 or mike@lbry.io.* +*The creators of LBRY are extending members of the press a first-peek preview and demonstration of the system. You are invited to a live demo hosted by co-creator Jeremy Kauffman on Tuesday, September 15th at 11 am ET. Please RSVP by contacting press liaison Mike Vine at 917-719-6333 or mike@lbry.io.* diff --git a/content/news/100-20000-illegal-college-lectures-rescued.md b/content/news/100-20000-illegal-college-lectures-rescued.md index 9df808e3..3272834e 100644 --- a/content/news/100-20000-illegal-college-lectures-rescued.md +++ b/content/news/100-20000-illegal-college-lectures-rescued.md @@ -22,13 +22,13 @@ The full catalog is over 4 TB and will be synced over the next several days. Each entry on @UCBerkeley channel is the course video/audio claim page where the content can be streamed (and downloaded locally). -Feel free to keep exploring the LBRY application and be sure to check out our [FAQ](https://lbry.io/faq). Want to learn more or contribute to LBRY? Come join us on our [Discord chat](https://chat.lbry.io) to follow along with our journey in revolutionizing digital content sharing and monetization. +Feel free to keep exploring the LBRY application and be sure to check out our [FAQ](https://lbry.io/faq). Want to learn more or contribute to LBRY? Join us on our [Discord chat](https://chat.lbry.io) to follow along with our journey in revolutionizing digital content sharing and monetization. ### Is This Legal? Almost certainly. -The vast majority of the lectures are licensed under a [Creative Commons](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license that allows attributed, non-commercial redistribution. The price for this content has been set to free and all LBRY metadata attributes it to UC Berkeley. +The vast majority of the lectures are licensed under a [Creative Commons](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license that allows attributed, non-commercial redistribution. The price for this content has been set to free, and all LBRY metadata attributes it to UC Berkeley. Additionally, we believe that this content is legal under the First Amendment. @@ -38,4 +38,4 @@ While other archive teams have also backed up these lectures using traditional m LBRY is the first truly free and censorship-resistant way to exchange content. The LBRY protocol provides a completely decentralized network for discovering, distributing, and publishing all types of content and information, from books to movies. -When publishing the lectures to LBRY, the content metadata is written to a public blockchain, making it permanently public and robust to interference. Then, the content data itself is hosted via a peer-to-peer data network that offers economic incentives to ensure the data remains viable. This is superior to centralized or manual hosting, which is vulnerable to technical failure or other forms of attrition. +When publishing the lectures to LBRY, the content metadata is written to a public blockchain, making it permanently public and robust to interference. Then, the content data itself is hosted via a peer-to-peer data network that offers economic incentives to ensure the data remains viable. This is superior to centralized or manual hosting, which is vulnerable to technical failure or other forms of attrition. diff --git a/content/news/101-airsoft.md b/content/news/101-airsoft.md index 74a8ee1b..8cbe37d2 100644 --- a/content/news/101-airsoft.md +++ b/content/news/101-airsoft.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Pew Pew Bang Bang' date: '2017-03-16 00:18:00' @@ -8,11 +8,11 @@ One of the biggest perks of the early days of LBRY continues to be the discovery A niche stumbles into our inbox (this time with the [LBRY-YouTube sync tool here](https://api.lbry.io/yt/connect?type=sync)) and what you *thought* was a niche reveals itself as an entire world to explore. -We’re going off the grid and off the rails. Gear up, soldier, and enter Amped Airsoft. +We’re going off the grid and the rails. Gear up, soldier, and enter Amped Airsoft. ![Amped Airsoft](/img/news/airsoft-inline.png) -Amped Airsoft have one of the largest channels dedicated to the sport. +Amped Airsoft has one of the largest channels dedicated to the sport. Imagine real-life Call of Duty warfare waged with non-lethal force on the forest moon of Endor. And Amped Airsoft videos give you a frontline POV-style look at the battlefield. diff --git a/content/news/102-montage.md b/content/news/102-montage.md index 1d3d93b9..6d3e88b4 100644 --- a/content/news/102-montage.md +++ b/content/news/102-montage.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Ragequit the NoobTube' date: '2017-03-23 00:16:00' @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ itshappening.jpg At least something’s happening. And that something is a surge of new channels joining LBRY as they flee the clutches of YouTube. -We made our own statue of liberty. She’s planted firmly at https://api.lbry.io/yt/connect?type=sync and she welcomes all comers to the promised land of LBRY. Automatically. Without lifting a right trigger finger--or in most cases some WASD + left click. +We made our own statue of liberty. She’s planted firmly at https://api.lbry.io/yt/connect?type=sync, and she welcomes all comers to the promised land of LBRY. Automatically. Without lifting a right trigger finger--or in most cases some WASD + left click. ![Montage of Gamers](/img/news/montage-inline.png) diff --git a/content/news/105-auto-diy.md b/content/news/105-auto-diy.md index fd30bf8d..1aacebff 100644 --- a/content/news/105-auto-diy.md +++ b/content/news/105-auto-diy.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'r/JustRolledIntoTheShop' date: '2017-04-06 00:12:00' @@ -8,11 +8,11 @@ They say you don’t need to know how a car works in order to drive it. We say that's heresy! -It is imperative that you DIY everything about your vehicle, but first watch the latest channel to roll into the LBRY Auto and Repair Emporium so as not to break anything. +It is imperative that you DIY everything about your vehicle, but first, watch the latest channel to roll into the LBRY Auto and Repair Emporium so as not to break anything. ![DIY Auto Body and Paint](/img/news/auto-diy-inline.png) -Donnie Smith, host of DIY Auto Body and Paint, has been hosting one of the top DIY car shows on the internet for the last ten years. +Donnie Smith, the host of DIY Auto Body and Paint, has been hosting one of the top DIY car shows on the internet for the last ten years. If we ever finish DIY building the LBRY network, we think there might be a future in building cars. Or at least watching Donnie build them for us… diff --git a/content/news/107-whoiscapital.md b/content/news/107-whoiscapital.md index f6b72d99..7c3f5e2e 100644 --- a/content/news/107-whoiscapital.md +++ b/content/news/107-whoiscapital.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Get Lit on Rhymes' date: '2017-04-20 00:20:00' @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ You might be thinking, “It’s a great day to spend my hard-earned LBC on some Nah. -You know what gets us lit on 4/20? The first music videos on LBRY, courtesy of *capital* AKA Tyler Moore AKA the realest dude in the Los Angeles music scene. +You know what gets us lit on 4/20? The first music videos on LBRY, courtesy of *capital* AKA Tyler Moore AKA the most real dude in the Los Angeles music scene. ![Wasted by capital.](/img/news/capital-inline.png) diff --git a/content/news/109-growing-green.md b/content/news/109-growing-green.md index 2346bd63..6a49e517 100644 --- a/content/news/109-growing-green.md +++ b/content/news/109-growing-green.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Supergreen' date: '2017-05-04 00:19:30' @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ cover: 'growgreens-banner.PNG' --- We’ve been toiling away building LBRY for eighteen months now. -So, we decided it was time to step outside. We’ve never been outside before, but heard it was pretty fun, and this is what we found. +So, we decided it was time to step outside. We’ve never been outside before but heard it was pretty fun, and this is what we found. ![Growing Your Greens](/img/news/growgreens-inline2.PNG) diff --git a/content/news/11-testimony-to-subcommittee-on-hb552-to-legalize-bitcoin-for-payments-of-taxes-and-fees.md b/content/news/11-testimony-to-subcommittee-on-hb552-to-legalize-bitcoin-for-payments-of-taxes-and-fees.md index 77435908..2bb657f4 100644 --- a/content/news/11-testimony-to-subcommittee-on-hb552-to-legalize-bitcoin-for-payments-of-taxes-and-fees.md +++ b/content/news/11-testimony-to-subcommittee-on-hb552-to-legalize-bitcoin-for-payments-of-taxes-and-fees.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: jeremy-kauffman title: "Testimony to Subcommittee on NH HB552, To Legalize Bitcoin for Payments of Taxes and Fees" date: '2015-09-17 02:49:17' @@ -24,19 +24,19 @@ Additionally, I’ve answered the 3 questions proposed by Treasurer Ohm. *1) Should the Treasurer accept commodities for payments? (The IRS has classified bitcoin as a commodity)* -With no offense to Mr. Ohm, no one is asking for him to accept payment in Hard Red Wheat #3. A better way to ask this question is, “Should the Treasurer accept a method of payment that is desired by the people and their representatives, costs the state little money and no risk, and has the potential to bring jobs to the state?” +With no offense to Mr. Ohm, no one is asking for him to accept payment in Hard Red Wheat #3. A better way to ask this question is, “Should the Treasurer accept a method of payment that is desired by the people and their representatives, costs the state a little money and no risk, and has the potential to bring jobs to the state?” My answer is a resolute yes. -*2) If so, what commodities should be accepted? Stocks, bonds, gold bars, bitcoins, etc?* +*2) If so, what commodities should be accepted? Stocks, bonds, gold bars, bitcoins, etc.?* My answer is inferable from above. The Treasurer should accept any method of payment that is desired by the people and costs the state little money or risk. Jobs are just a bonus. -Also note that Bitcoin is not like the other items mentioned as it is a payment system. +Also, note that Bitcoin is not like the other items mentioned as it is a payment system. *3) What are the risks in liquidating the commodity?* -Bitcoin processors offer an ability to convert to dollars instantly. You can be absolutely, 100% guaranteed that you will get the exact dollar amount specified as due by companies backed by hundreds of millions of dollars in venture capital. Bitcoin processors are not dubious operations, they are highly reputable. Practically every major bank in the entire world is pouring millions of dollars into this technology right now. +Bitcoin processors offer an ability to convert to dollars instantly. You can be absolute, 100% guaranteed that you will get the exact dollar amount specified as due by companies backed by hundreds of millions of dollars in venture capital. Bitcoin processors are not dubious operations; they are highly reputable. Practically every major bank in the entire world is pouring millions of dollars into this technology right now. Additionally, whichever processor lands the New Hampshire government will be a huge coup for the company. The ability to award this contract alone will offer immediate positive effects. diff --git a/content/news/110-julia-galef.md b/content/news/110-julia-galef.md index feba6fa5..542aa080 100644 --- a/content/news/110-julia-galef.md +++ b/content/news/110-julia-galef.md @@ -1,14 +1,14 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Rationale' date: '2017-05-11 00:19:30' cover: 'juliagalef-banner3.jpg' --- -Like many internet technologies, the LBRY network was born not only as a response to economic incentives, but as a philosophical and ethical answer to the status quo. +Like many internet technologies, the LBRY network was born not only as a response to economic incentives but as a philosophical and ethical answer to the status quo. In our case, the status quo are monolithic content distribution giants. -Every now and then, some high level reflection can be a powerful tool. And there is no one better at that than rationality rock star Julia Galef. +Now and then, some high-level reflection can be a powerful tool. And there is no one better at that than rationality rock star Julia Galef. ![Julia Galef](/img/news/juliagalef-inline.jpg) diff --git a/content/news/111-kokesh.md b/content/news/111-kokesh.md index 2e258724..813ac89f 100644 --- a/content/news/111-kokesh.md +++ b/content/news/111-kokesh.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: '...it isn’t free' date: '2017-05-11 00:19:30' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Courtesy of the first amendment, LBRY brings you freedom of speech with a side o ![Adam Kokesh](/img/news/kokesh-inline.jpg) -US military veteran-turned-liberty activist, there have been fewer more attractive lighting rods in the freedom movement than Mr. Kokesh. From dancing at the Jefferson Memorial, to cocking a shotgun 36 inches left of where he was so supposed to be standing, to off-the-grid living, no one pushes the boundaries in the name of liberty quite like this. +US military veteran-turned-liberty activist, there have been fewer more attractive lighting rods in the freedom movement than Mr. Kokesh. From dancing at the Jefferson Memorial to cocking a shotgun 36 inches left of where he was so supposed to be standing, to off-the-grid living, no one pushes the boundaries in the name of liberty quite like this. The chronicles of Kokesh are now documented, boldly and uncensored at: diff --git a/content/news/114-coinomiwallet.md b/content/news/114-coinomiwallet.md index 9ad050d7..7d0a54f8 100644 --- a/content/news/114-coinomiwallet.md +++ b/content/news/114-coinomiwallet.md @@ -15,12 +15,12 @@ That's why we're excited to announce integration with Coinomi! Coinomi wallet is an open source, trusted, and secure mobile hardware wallet platform which now supports LBC. Coinomi allows LBRY users to be in control of their own keys and credits. For those looking to store their credits offline and not on an exchange, Coinomi is a great solution. -In addition, Coinomi supports instant exchange between a variety of cryptocurrencies via Shapeshift. This enables another access path to acquiring LBRY Credits as well as instant exchange between LBC and BTC, ETH, LTC, ETC, DASH and many other cryptocurrencies. +In addition, Coinomi supports instant exchange between a variety of cryptocurrencies via Shapeshift. This enables another access path to acquire LBRY Credits as well as the instant exchange between LBC and BTC, ETH, LTC, ETC, DASH and many other cryptocurrencies. ### Using Coinomi You can install Coinomi [here](https://coinomi.com/downloads/) or download from the Google Play Store / Apple App Store. -When you first use Coinomi, you will be asked to back up a 18 word passphrase. This seed is used to randomly generate your wallet, generate addresses within the wallet, and to restore your wallet on another device in case of transfer/theft/loss. +When you first use Coinomi, you will be asked to back up an 18-word passphrase. This seed is used to randomly generate your wallet, generate addresses within the wallet, and to restore your wallet on another device in case of transfer/theft/loss. It is imperative that you do not store this passphrase on any internet connected devices as anyone who gains access can take over your keys. A common practice is to write it down on paper and have at least two copies stored securely. You will also be asked to setup a password for your wallet, which would be required for certain functionalities like withdraws or revealing your passphrase. More information on Coinomi best practices can be found [here](https://coinomi.freshdesk.com/support/home). diff --git a/content/news/115-juicemedia.md b/content/news/115-juicemedia.md index 937324fe..8bc40f45 100644 --- a/content/news/115-juicemedia.md +++ b/content/news/115-juicemedia.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Pass the Juice' date: '2017-06-08 00:08:00' @@ -10,13 +10,13 @@ But when your life doesn’t depend on ratings and ad dollars, all of a sudden, ![The Juice Media](/img/news/juicemedia-inline.PNG) -Corporate welfare, crony oil, coral reef decay, and other C-words like Corrupt Politicians and Corrupter McCorruptisons, no sin goes unscathed in the realest news satire on the web. The Juice Media, while covering plenty of news for local Aussies, has probably nailed a world leader in your area with a bad Yelp review at least once. +Corporate welfare, crony oil, coral reef decay, and other C-words like Corrupt Politicians and Corrupter McCorruptisons, no sin goes unscathed in the most real news satire on the web. The Juice Media, while covering plenty of news for local Aussies, has probably nailed a world leader in your area with a bad Yelp review at least once. Donate to [their Patreon here](https://www.patreon.com/TheJuiceMedia), and look for your new favorite way to consume current events on LBRY, available soon at: - lbry://@thejuicemedia -And add you channel to the LBRY queue like Juice Media, in a single click using this tool: +And add your channel to the LBRY queue like Juice Media, in a single click using this tool: - https://api.lbry.io/yt/connect?type=sync diff --git a/content/news/116-acousticlabs.md b/content/news/116-acousticlabs.md index 934cf563..9116a6c8 100644 --- a/content/news/116-acousticlabs.md +++ b/content/news/116-acousticlabs.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Strumming up a Storm' date: '2017-06-15 00:08:00' @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ cover: 'acoustic-labs-banner.jpg' --- We’ve already seen the benefits of LBRY [for bands](https://lbry.io/news/matt-sokol) and [solo artists](https://lbry.io/news/whoiscapital). -But there’s so much more to the music world. What if you could not only listen to music, but buy tabs or lessons or film scores for your *own* movie directly on LBRY? +But there’s so much more to the music world. What if you could not only listen to music but buy tabs or lessons or film scores for your *own* movie directly on LBRY? ![Acoustic Labs](/img/news/acoustic-labs-inline.jpg) diff --git a/content/news/118-lukehall.md b/content/news/118-lukehall.md index 5170da35..1e3fa169 100644 --- a/content/news/118-lukehall.md +++ b/content/news/118-lukehall.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Young Gun' date: '2017-06-29 00:10:00' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ When we mean LBRY enables anyone to monetize content, we mean from the biggest D ![Luke Hall](/img/news/lukehall-inline.jpg) -Luke Hall recently released his debut EP, and spent no time learning the ropes of LBRY. I was so blown away by his commitment to learning LBRY hands-on after a shout-out on Twitter. +Luke Hall recently released his debut EP and spent no time learning the ropes of LBRY. I was so blown away by his commitment to learning LBRY hands-on after a shout-out on Twitter. This is the first channel I know on LBRY to host a variety of multimedia options--hat tip to Matt Skokol for [his musicians guide to publishing](https://medium.com/@heymattsokol/how-to-upload-and-sell-your-music-on-lbry-fa4f299413a1)--from music videos to mp3 streams to a full downloadable album, everything a musician could offer is available on Luke Hall’s LBRY channel at a variety of prices. diff --git a/content/news/12-why-not-use-bitcoin-a-dialogue.md b/content/news/12-why-not-use-bitcoin-a-dialogue.md index 2a392845..d00dce47 100644 --- a/content/news/12-why-not-use-bitcoin-a-dialogue.md +++ b/content/news/12-why-not-use-bitcoin-a-dialogue.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: jimmy-kiselak title: Why Not Use Bitcoin? A Dialogue date: '2015-09-23 17:57:00' @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ One of the most common questions we're asked is, "Why not use Bitcoin?" This pos Characters: **User**, a potential user of a generic blockchain; **Thin Node**, a partial node for a generic blockchain; and **Full Node**, a complete node for a generic blockchain. -*User enters the view, where Thin Node has been sitting around patiently waiting and consuming virtually no resources. Thin Node does not have a copy of the whole blockchain, because that would eat up resources, and User doesn’t want him doing that. Maybe User doesn’t have 40 gigabytes of space on the device he’s using, or is not interested in wasting bandwidth downloading each new full block that comes across the network. All the User wants to know is what a name resolves to on the blockchain.* +*User enters the view, where Thin Node has been sitting around patiently waiting and consuming virtually no resources. Thin Node does not have a copy of the whole blockchain, because that would eat up resources, and User doesn’t want him doing that. Maybe User doesn’t have 40 gigabytes of space on the device he’s using or is not interested in wasting bandwidth downloading each new full block that comes across the network. All the User wants to know is what a name resolves to on the blockchain.* User: Hey Thin Node, would you mind finding some information for me? Thin Node: Hey User, glad to see you again. I’d love to help if I can. @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Thin Node: I am worthless. Why was I designed this way? ### Dialogue #2 Characters: **User**, a potential user of LBRY; **Thin Node**, a partial node for LBRY; and **Full Node**, a complete node for LBRY. -*User enters the view, where Thin Node has been sitting around patiently waiting and consuming virtually no resources. Thin Node does not have a copy of the whole blockchain, but instead watches the network to see which chain is the longest. He keeps the latest few hundred block headers, which each consume around 100 bytes of space and therefore at most a few kilobytes per hour of bandwidth. He believes that if a block header has several block headers following it, and he can’t find a longer chain of block headers following any other block header at that height, then it’s safe to assume the network has come to a consensus on the validity of that block header at that height.* +*User enters the view, where Thin Node has been sitting around patiently waiting and consuming virtually no resources. Thin Node does not have a copy of the whole blockchain but instead watches the network to see which chain is the longest. He keeps the latest few hundred block headers, which each consume around 100 bytes of space and therefore at most a few kilobytes per hour of bandwidth. He believes that if a block header has several block headers following it, and he can’t find a longer chain of block headers following any other block header at that height, then it’s safe to assume the network has come to a consensus on the validity of that block header at that height.* User: Hey Thin Node, would you mind finding some information for me? Thin Node: Hey User, glad to see you again. I’d love to help if I can. @@ -62,11 +62,11 @@ Thin Node: Ya, I see it. Full Node: Great. You’ll use that field shortly to prove my answer to yourself. First, though, what’s the hash of a block header that you have trusted using blockchain consensus? Thin Node: It’s *<insert hash>*. Full Node: OK, here’s a teeny tiny fraction of all of the data stored in our blockchain. It’s just enough for you to prove to yourself cryptographically that I’m not lying to you, as long as you trust that number you sent me and modern cryptography in general. -Thin Node: Wow, it all checks out! I’ll let my User know. Thanks Full Node! +Thin Node: Wow, it all checks out! I’ll let my User know. Thanks, Full Node! *Exit Full Node.* -Thin Node: Hey User, that was an awesome experience. The answer is , and I’m as sure of that as I am that the whole entire blockchain I’m based on is secure. And I verified it quickly and easily, without having to use tons of network resources and storage space! +Thin Node: Hey User, that was an awesome experience. The answer is , and I’m as sure of that as I am that the entire blockchain I’m based on is secure. And I verified it quickly and easily, without having to use tons of network resources and storage space! User: That’s awesome, Thin Node! I love you! Thin Node: I am awesome. I love you too, User. diff --git a/content/news/121-makestuff.md b/content/news/121-makestuff.md index 1f3d1437..b1e49238 100644 --- a/content/news/121-makestuff.md +++ b/content/news/121-makestuff.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'The Maker’s Mark' date: '2017-07-21 00:03:00' @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ cover: 'makestuff-banner.PNG' --- LBRY is all about sharing your creations with the world. -One thing you can’t do (yet!) is share your tangible, physical works. But today is the next best thing. Welcome one of the best DIY channels on the web to LBRY. +One thing you can’t do (yet!) is sharing your tangible, physical works. But today is the next best thing. Welcome one of the best DIY channels on the web to LBRY. ![I Like to Make Stuff](/img/news/makestuff-inline.jpg) diff --git a/content/news/123-popup-open-beta.md b/content/news/123-popup-open-beta.md index 1a698ffa..814bc189 100644 --- a/content/news/123-popup-open-beta.md +++ b/content/news/123-popup-open-beta.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: jeremy-kauffman title: Pop-Up Open Beta date: '2017-07-31 13:31:31' @@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ _Want to avoid icky words and just install LBRY, laugh at things, and earn your ### The Journey -In less than a year, over 250,000 people have signed up to put control back in the hands of the content creators and consumers. That’s more people than the population of Samoa (which is totally a place you've probably heard of!). It’s a pretty big deal. +In less than a year, over 250,000 people have signed up to put control back in the hands of the content creators and consumers. That’s more people than the population of Samoa (which is a place you've probably heard of!). It’s a pretty big deal. -There’s a reason why people have been clamoring to get in. It's the same reason why some of YouTube’s most popular publishers, a surge of gaming channels and independent producers are flooding LBRY. It's because existing methods are fundamentally broken. Giant corporations demand tremendous control and abuse it, rather than fostering choice and freedom. They take half of creators' money just to move bits around, when content consumers could be doing it ourselves. +There’s a reason why people have been clamoring to get in. It's the same reason why some of YouTube’s most popular publishers, a surge of gaming channels and independent producers are flooding LBRY. It's because existing methods are fundamentally broken. Giant corporations demand tremendous control and abuse it, rather than fostering choice and freedom. They take half of the creators' money just to move bits around when content consumers could be doing it ourselves. There's also a reason it's taken a long time for us to move to open beta, and why it's likely to be temporary: it turns out fundamentally rebuilding the way we distribute content from the ground up is kind of hard. @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ As LBRY has gotten more popular... _April was the first month we sent out large chunks of invites, which immediately broke the network. A+ month, would play again._ -But while others have been busy focusing on hype and over-promising (_"Our next-generation web 6.0 blockchain protocol will decentralized Facebook, solve global warming, and put humans on Mars (via smart contacts). Just send 923,217 ether to this address and wait patiently"_), we've been quietly working on something that can be quite beautiful... +But while others have been busy focusing on hype and over-promising (_"Our next-generation web 6.0 blockchain protocol will decentralize Facebook, solve global warming, and put humans on Mars (via smart contacts). Just send 923,217 ether to this address and wait patiently"_), we've been quietly working on something that can be quite beautiful... ![GIF of LBRY usage example](https://spee.ch/5e4c0afaed2ad4a5bd01d9a8479cd7fbce82f3e1/iad-lbry.gif) @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ _Oh-so-sweet end-to-end decentralized digital content discovery, distribution, a Despite our progress, we are at best a few hops along the lengthy journey to the summit. We've got a long list of issues to tackle and a longer list of creators to educate. -Additionally, we want to make sure that the rewards we offer new users -- usually an amount of LBC worth about $5 - $10 -- end up in the hands of people who want to make the network successful. +Additionally, we want to make sure that the rewards we offer new users -- usually, an amount of LBC worth about $5 - $10 -- end up in the hands of people who want to make the network successful. In fact, that's the whole point of this post! @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Ready to download? [Get LBRY here](https://lbry.io/get). ### Invites for your Community -We want to get LBRY credits into the hands of users and communities that support content freedom. If you are part of a community that would find LBRY useful or interesting, we can offer invites to the rewards program for your community that do not require full identity verification. Interested? [Say hello here](mailto:hello@lbry.io). +We want to get LBRY credits into the hands of users and communities that support content freedom. If you are part of a community that would find LBRY useful or interesting, we can offer invites to the rewards program for your community that does not require full identity verification. Interested? [Say hello here](mailto:hello@lbry.io). ### One More Bonus diff --git a/content/news/125-rerez.md b/content/news/125-rerez.md index 6759be46..b2cc8491 100644 --- a/content/news/125-rerez.md +++ b/content/news/125-rerez.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Game Smarter, Not Harder' date: '2017-08-10 00:21:00' @@ -8,13 +8,13 @@ Hey, open beta made it to week TWO! More than seven days! So, let’s celebrate There are *so many* shows out there about video games. Livestreams, nostalgia trips, novelties, reviews, gadgets–whatever the niche, the saturation of gaming content is persistent and relentless. -That’s why I’m a huge fan of this week’s show, because he consistently maintains what many lack: quality, authentic engagement of the subject. Months ago, he e-strolled into [our Discord community](https://chat.lbry.io), ready to learn about LBRY. I present to you... +That’s why I’m a huge fan of this week’s show because he consistently maintains what many lack: quality, authentic engagement of the subject. Months ago, he e-strolled into [our Discord community](https://chat.lbry.io), ready to learn about LBRY. I present to you... ![Rerez](/img/news/rerez-inline.jpg) *(Haven’t grabbed the beta yet? Do it [here](https://lbry.io/get).)* -[@Rerez](https://dir.block.ng/%40Rerez) is without question the best video games-related channel on LBRY. Whether you like in-depth critical reviews of games and hardware, or exploring the weirdest depths of game novelty–and in fact if you like neither of those things!–he finds a way to make it interesting. +[@Rerez](https://dir.block.ng/%40Rerez) is without question the best video games-related channel on LBRY. Whether you like in-depth critical reviews of games and hardware, or exploring the weirdest depths of game novelty–and in fact, if you like neither of those things!–he finds a way to make it interesting. How do you make a [Playstation on Raspberry Pi](lbry://re-YzbCyOSJhho)? Is Superman 64 secretly [the greatest game](lbry://re-4EVL4u570T8) ever made? diff --git a/content/news/126-casuallyexplained.md b/content/news/126-casuallyexplained.md index 631b304b..5a9da067 100644 --- a/content/news/126-casuallyexplained.md +++ b/content/news/126-casuallyexplained.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Pls Explain, Thx' date: '2017-08-17 00:15:00' @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ cover: 'casually-banner.png' --- You’ve seen a few of his videos floating around the LBRY homepage. But it’s time we formally introduce you. Or at least make a vague attempt, and if you don’t like each other, that’s okay. -A regular on the front page of reddit and one of the funniest channels in existence, it’s a pleasure to introduce the ongoing adventures of… +A regular on the front page of Reddit and one of the funniest channels in existence, it’s a pleasure to introduce the ongoing adventures of… ![Casually Explained](/img/news/casually-blog-inline.jpg) diff --git a/content/news/127-lunduke.md b/content/news/127-lunduke.md index 9e2ba6c8..058d4514 100644 --- a/content/news/127-lunduke.md +++ b/content/news/127-lunduke.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Kernels of Truth' date: '2017-08-24 00:22:00' @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Today, we bridge the gap between Linux usage and Linux content. This one’s for ![Lunduke](/img/news/lunduke-inline.jpg) -As the resident non-tech member of the LBRY team, I can honestly say that I never cared for Linux until I heard Bryan Lunduke ([@Lunduke on LBRY](https://open.lbry.io/%40Lunduke)) sing its praises. The Lunduke Show infuses an energy and passion into the discourse of open software development of which the world could use a lot more. +As the resident non-tech member of the LBRY team, I can honestly say that I never cared for Linux until I heard Bryan Lunduke ([@Lunduke on LBRY](https://open.lbry.io/%40Lunduke)) sing its praises. The Lunduke Show infuses energy and passion into the discourse of open software development of which the world could use a lot more. If you check out [lbry://@Lunduke](https://open.lbry.io/%40Lunduke), you’ll catch his weekly talk show [on Thursdays](https://open.lbry.io/ld-HDgKlqRA4hw), fierce political debates such as [Tabs v Spaces](https://open.lbry.io/ld-XoOQEGIL8Ww), and anything else where highly nerdy and highly entertaining intersect. diff --git a/content/news/128-redactedtonight.md b/content/news/128-redactedtonight.md index 6a7a6660..777d8e22 100644 --- a/content/news/128-redactedtonight.md +++ b/content/news/128-redactedtonight.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Real Talk' date: '2017-08-31 00:19:00' @@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ LBRY aims to be a lot of things for many people. But one of its most noble cause Lee Camp does it all. Comedy, news anchor, in-the-field journalism and vlogs. [@RedactedTonight](https://open.lbry.io/%40RedactedTonight) is like The Daily Show for the next generation, and arguably a marked improvement on the groundwork laid by Comedy Central’s pioneering block of news and satire. -A staple of the RT America television slate, Redacted Tonight has expanded its reach across the web, and is finally available right in your LBRY app. +A staple of the RT America television slate, Redacted Tonight has expanded its reach across the web and is finally available right in your LBRY app. -From YouTube’s [war on independent media](https://open.lbry.io/rt-PgmzvCCXlBI), to the latest goings-on in [drone warfare](https://open.lbry.io/rt-GAyxoBFXOTQ), [@RedactedTonight](https://open.lbry.io/%40RedactedTonight) on LBRY is the only way to stream the latest world news straight from the source. +From YouTube’s [war on independent media](https://open.lbry.io/rt-PgmzvCCXlBI) to the latest goings-on in [drone warfare](https://open.lbry.io/rt-GAyxoBFXOTQ), [@RedactedTonight](https://open.lbry.io/%40RedactedTonight) on LBRY is the only way to stream the latest world news straight from the source. (Literally, there are no middlemen). diff --git a/content/news/129-lbry-release-first-run-wallet-invites-rewards.md b/content/news/129-lbry-release-first-run-wallet-invites-rewards.md index f67a6ce8..fe489ae9 100644 --- a/content/news/129-lbry-release-first-run-wallet-invites-rewards.md +++ b/content/news/129-lbry-release-first-run-wallet-invites-rewards.md @@ -15,19 +15,19 @@ For immediate notification of releases, you can watch the project on GitHub. * Added an Invites area inside of the Wallet. This allows users to invite others and shows the status of all past invites (including all invite data from the past year). Up to one referral reward can now be claimed, but only if the invitee passed the humanity test. ![New Invite Page](https://spee.ch/5/newlbryinvitepage.png) * Added new summary components for rewards and invites to the Wallet landing page. * Added a forward button and improved history behavior. Back/forward disable when unusable. - * Added past history of rewards to the rewards page. + * Added history of rewards to the rewards page. * Added wallet backup guide reference. * Added a new widget for setting prices (`FormFieldPrice`), used in Publish and Settings. ### Changed - * Updated to daemon [0.15](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry/releases). Most relevant changes for app are improved announcing of content and a fix for the daemon getting stuck running. - * Significant refinements to first-run process, process for new users, and introducing people to LBRY and LBRY credits. + * Updated to daemon [0.15](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry/releases). Most relevant changes to the app are improved announcing of content, and a fix for the daemon getting stuck running. + * Significant refinements to the first-run process, the process for new users, and introducing people to LBRY and LBRY credits. ![New Reward Enrollment](https://spee.ch/9/newlbryrewardproof.png) - * Changed Wallet landing page to summarize status of other areas. Refactored wallet and transaction logic. + * Changed Wallet landing page to summarize the status of other areas. Refactored wallet and transaction logic. * Added icons to missing page, improved icon and title logic. * Changed the default price settings for priced publishes. * When an "Open" button is clicked on a show page, if the file fails to open, the app will try to open the file's folder. - * Updated several packages and fixed warnings in build process (all but the [fsevents warning](https://github.com/yarnpkg/yarn/issues/3738), which is a rather dramatic debate) + * Updated several packages and fixed warnings in the build process (all but the [fsevents warning](https://github.com/yarnpkg/yarn/issues/3738), which is a rather dramatic debate) * Some form field refactoring as we take baby steps towards form sanity. * Replaced confusing placeholder text from email input. * Refactored modal and settings logic. @@ -40,19 +40,19 @@ For immediate notification of releases, you can watch the project on GitHub. * Publish page now properly checks for all required fields are filled * Fixed pagination styling for pages > 5 (#416) * Fixed sizing on squat videos (#419) - * Support claims no longer show up on Published page (#384) + * Support claims no longer show up on the Published page (#384) * Fixed rendering of small prices (#461) * Fixed incorrect URI in Downloads/Published page (#460) * Fixed menu bug (#503) * Fixed incorrect URLs on some channel content (#505) * Fixed video sizing for squat videos (#492) * Fixed issues with small prices (#461) - * Fixed issues with negative values not being stopped by app on entry (#441) + * Fixed issues with negative values not being stopped by the app on entry (#441) ### Deprecated * * ### Removed - * Removed the label "Max Purchase Price" from settings page. It was redundant. - * Unused old files from previous commit(9c3d633) + * Removed the label "Max Purchase Price" from the settings page. It was redundant. + * Unused old files from the previous commit(9c3d633) diff --git a/content/news/13-mike-vine-joins-lbry-as-technology-evangelist-2.md b/content/news/13-mike-vine-joins-lbry-as-technology-evangelist-2.md index e81d06e6..edbe5494 100644 --- a/content/news/13-mike-vine-joins-lbry-as-technology-evangelist-2.md +++ b/content/news/13-mike-vine-joins-lbry-as-technology-evangelist-2.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: mike-vine title: Mike Vine Joins LBRY as Technology Evangelist date: '2015-10-22 15:55:07' @@ -8,12 +8,12 @@ date: '2015-10-22 15:55:07' ![Mike Vine](http://i.imgur.com/SY0Th7W.jpg?1) -Vine has been involved in the world of Bitcoin since 2011, when a writer at his media agency Centinel Consulting taught him about the emerging digital currency. After going “down the rabbit hole,” as Bitcoiners are fond of describing their initial infatuation with the technology, Vine bought his first bits through the first prototype Lamassu Bitcoin ATM at the New Hampshire Liberty Forum in 2012. Since then, he has watched friends become millionaires – but more importantly to him, also witnessed the big influence they’ve had in enabling individual freedom. Vine would go on to organize PorcFest X, a massive libertarian festival which at the time set the record for largest face-to-face Bitcoin marketplace in the world. +Vine has been involved in the world of Bitcoin since 2011 when a writer at his media agency Centinel Consulting taught him about the emerging digital currency. After going “down the rabbit hole,” as Bitcoiners are fond of describing their initial infatuation with the technology, Vine bought his first bits through the first prototype Lamassu Bitcoin ATM at the New Hampshire Liberty Forum in 2012. Since then, he has watched friends become millionaires – but more importantly to him, also witnessed the big influence they’ve had in enabling individual freedom. Vine would go on to organize PorcFest X, a massive libertarian festival which at the time set the record for largest face-to-face Bitcoin marketplace in the world. Professionally, Mike Vine has worked in marketing communications for 6 years, starting at a brokerage house on Wall Street before founding his own firm in 2011. Centinel Consulting has since worked with clients on both Wall Street and Main Street, with an emphasis on helping everyday investors understand economics and the markets. Centinel has been profitable from inception and employs 7 people from its offices in Portsmouth NH. Though LBRY may seem to be a departure from his roots, Vine begs to differ: -“LBRY is basically a way to distribute content, like music, films, and ebooks – but what makes it tick is a deep understanding of economics. LBRY can have a very simple naming system for finding content thanks to the theories of Henry George and Ronald Coase. It has a built-in currency for micropayments to publishers that is the result of sound money advocates from Ludwig Von Mises to Ron Paul. On the front end, this system allows users to just get the content they want quickly and easily. But behind the scenes, there is a heady brew of technology and scholarship that allows it to function so well.” +“LBRY is basically a way to distribute content, like music, films, and ebooks – but what makes it tick is a deep understanding of economics. LBRY can have a very simple naming system for finding content thanks to the theories of Henry George and Ronald Coase. It has a built-in currency for micropayments to publishers that is the result of sound money advocates from Ludwig Von Mises to Ron Paul. On the front end, this system allows users just to get the content they want quickly and easily. But behind the scenes, there is a heady brew of technology and scholarship that allows it to function so well.” -LBRY is now in invite-only alpha release. Vine’s first major initiative is to recruit a swarm of developers to poke and prod the platform until it’s ready for beta, and then full release this winter. Meanwhile, he will be speaking to the press and public about a future where Netflix, YouTube, and iTunes are replaced with a decentralized network that puts the power of publishing and consuming media in the hands of the individual. +LBRY is now in invite-only alpha release. Vine’s first major initiative is to recruit a swarm of developers to poke and prod the platform until it’s ready for beta and then full release this winter. Meanwhile, he will be speaking to the press and public about a future where Netflix, YouTube, and iTunes are replaced with a decentralized network that puts the power of publishing and consuming media in the hands of the individual. diff --git a/content/news/130-new-lbry-version-with-tipping.md b/content/news/130-new-lbry-version-with-tipping.md index 6c5cf8e0..bb13680c 100644 --- a/content/news/130-new-lbry-version-with-tipping.md +++ b/content/news/130-new-lbry-version-with-tipping.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ The latest LBRY app, v0.16, is now available. **[Get it here](https://lbry.io/ge ![LBRY Tipping in Action](https://spee.ch/0/lbrytipping.gif) ### Added - * Added a tipping button to send LBRY Credits to a creator. Credits sent in this way come in to the wallets of creators as supporting claims for the content that was tipped. + * Added a tipping button to send LBRY Credits to a creator. Credits sent in this way come into the wallets of creators as supporting claims for the content that was tipped. * Added an edit button on published content. Significantly improved UX for editing claims (but more to do). * Added theme settings option and new Dark theme. * Added a new component for rendering dates and times. This component can render the date and time of a block height, as well. diff --git a/content/news/132-nurdrage.md b/content/news/132-nurdrage.md index 2bfbcb1c..47f2df9c 100644 --- a/content/news/132-nurdrage.md +++ b/content/news/132-nurdrage.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'React. Or don't.' date: '2017-09-28 00:22:30' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ But we’ve met our Nurd match. This is the most fundamental nerd fight: our bat ![NurdRage](/img/news/nurdrage-inline.jpg) -[@NurdRage](https://open.lbry.io/%40NurdRage) is one who some may consider the Periodic Table of Elements’ best friend or its worst nightmare. Did you ever wonder how to create [Tritium nuclear batteries](https://open.lbry.io/make-a-tritium-nuclear-battery-or) or build a [DIY Epipen](https://open.lbry.io/make-the-epipencil-diy-alternative-to)? Me neither. Yet, I still couldn’t help but watch each NurdRage video I start to its completion and walk away with a… solidified confidence in the miracles of chemistry. +[@NurdRage](https://open.lbry.io/%40NurdRage) is one who some may consider the Periodic Table of Elements’ best friend or its worst nightmare. Did you ever wonder how to create [Tritium nuclear batteries](https://open.lbry.io/make-a-tritium-nuclear-battery-or) or build a [DIY Epipen](https://open.lbry.io/make-the-epipencil-diy-alternative-to)? Me neither. I still couldn’t help but watch each NurdRage video I start to its completion and walk away with a… solidified confidence in the miracles of chemistry. Through the wonders of spee.ch, you can enjoy one of NurdRage’s most important videos below, directly from the LBRY network: how to make the life-saving anti-malarial drug Daraprim. diff --git a/content/news/133-minutephysics.md b/content/news/133-minutephysics.md index 3d00e747..29fecd86 100644 --- a/content/news/133-minutephysics.md +++ b/content/news/133-minutephysics.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Real Particles Ride Waves' date: '2017-10-05 00:20:30' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Don’t worry, this won’t take long. ![MinutePhysics](/img/news/minutephysics-inline.jpg) -[@MinutePhysics](https://open.lbry.io/%40MinutePhysics), created by Henry Reich, came from humble beginnings, such as explaining simple concepts like dark matter and gravity. He’s since educated the world in bite size pieces on virtually every popular science concept under the sun (or in proximity to it). Want the TL;DR for [landing on Mars sometime soon](https://open.lbry.io/why-it-s-hard-to-land-on-mars)? Or perhaps you want to know once and for all: [is there a cat or not](https://open.lbry.io/how-to-teleport-schro-dinger-s-cat)? +[@MinutePhysics](https://open.lbry.io/%40MinutePhysics), created by Henry Reich, came from humble beginnings, such as explaining simple concepts like dark matter and gravity. He’s since educated the world in bite-size pieces on virtually every popular science concept under the sun (or in proximity to it). Want the TL;DR for [landing on Mars sometime soon](https://open.lbry.io/why-it-s-hard-to-land-on-mars)? Or perhaps you want to know once and for all: [is there a cat or not](https://open.lbry.io/how-to-teleport-schro-dinger-s-cat)? And you can always share your favorites using spee.ch. diff --git a/content/news/134-new-lbry-version-with-search.md b/content/news/134-new-lbry-version-with-search.md index 3ee67b32..9acc54c8 100644 --- a/content/news/134-new-lbry-version-with-search.md +++ b/content/news/134-new-lbry-version-with-search.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'LBRY v0.17 Has What You’ve Been Searching For' date: '2017-10-12 16:00:00' @@ -12,30 +12,30 @@ The latest LBRY app, v0.17, is now available. **[Get it here](https://lbry.io/ge ### Added * Added a new search service. Significantly improved search results. * Channels now appear in search results. Channel cards to be improved soon. - * Add setting to automatically purchase low-cost content without a confirmation dialog. + * Add setting to purchase low-cost content without a confirmation dialog automatically. * New custom styled scrollbar. * New tabs. ### Changed * LBRY protocol upgraded from v0.16.1 to **[v0.17](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry/releases/tag/v0.17.0)**. Significant improvements to download performance anticipated. * Improved Discover page load time by batching all URIs into one API call. - * Changed the File page to make it clearer how to to open the folder for a file. + * Changed the File page to make it clearer how to open the folder for a file. * Display search bar on discover page instead of title and remove duplicated icon. * Minor update for themes. * There is no longer a minimum channel length. - * Changed the File page to make it clearer how to to open the folder for a file. + * Changed the File page to make it clearer how to open the folder for a file. * The upgrade message is now friendlier and includes a link to the release notes. * Local settings refactored and no longer intermixed with LBRY API library.Significantly more detail is shown about past transactions and new filtering options for transactions. ### Fixed * Improve layout (and implementation) of the icon panel in file tiles and cards. * The folder icon representing a local download now shows up properly on Channel pages. - * While editing a publish, the URL will no longer change if you select a new file. + * While editing a publication, the URL will no longer change if you select a new file. * Fixed issues with opening the folder for a file. * Be consistent with the step property on credit inputs. * Fixed unresponsive header. * Fixed dark theme issues with text content. * Minor css fixes. - * Fixed issue when file fails to download. + * Fixed issue when a file fails to download. * Fixed issue after accessing a video without enough credits. * Fixed channel fetching without claims. diff --git a/content/news/136-johncleese.md b/content/news/136-johncleese.md index 243906a2..956f0093 100644 --- a/content/news/136-johncleese.md +++ b/content/news/136-johncleese.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'farting in our direction' date: '2017-10-19 00:22:30' @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ It’s coming, any minute now. ![JohnCleese](/img/news/cleese-inline.jpg) -The legend, the myth, the tall man: [@JohnCleese](https://open.lbry.io/%40JohnCleese) has joined LBRY. From *Fawlty Towers* and Monty Python, to the objective best James Bond films starring John Cleese and Pierce Brosnan, to my personal favorite film of all-time, *Rat Race*, Mr. Cleese’s comedic brilliance has graced every corner of entertainment for decades. +The legend, the myth, the tall man: [@JohnCleese](https://open.lbry.io/%40JohnCleese) has joined LBRY. From *Fawlty Towers* and Monty Python to the objective best James Bond films starring John Cleese and Pierce Brosnan, to my personal favorite film of all-time, *Rat Race*, Mr. Cleese’s comedic brilliance has graced every corner of entertainment for decades. You can see John on tour right now [across the United States](http://www.montypython.com/news_jchg2017/422). diff --git a/content/news/137-nilered.md b/content/news/137-nilered.md index 661567c0..f3bc2f5d 100644 --- a/content/news/137-nilered.md +++ b/content/news/137-nilered.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'cut chemistry' date: '2017-10-26 00:15:30' @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Rounding out the top five science channels on LBRY is perhaps the most legendary ![NileRed](/img/news/nilered-inline.jpg) -[@NileRed](https://open.lbry.io/%40NileRed) (also available on spee.ch at https://spee.ch/@NileRed) is a regular reddit front page sensation. Don’t believe me? As /u/deeexz [two years ago](https://www.reddit.com/r/chemistry/comments/3lgk8f/my_absolute_favourite_chemistryrelated_channel_on/?st=j98pwzbq&sh=a9b568e6) said, “My absolute favourite chemistry-related channel on YouTube.” And now, NileRed has nearly a quarter of a million subscribers. So, really, we should all be thanking deeexz. +[@NileRed](https://open.lbry.io/%40NileRed) (also available on spee.ch at https://spee.ch/@NileRed) is a regular Reddit front page sensation. Don’t believe me? As /u/deeexz [two years ago](https://www.reddit.com/r/chemistry/comments/3lgk8f/my_absolute_favourite_chemistryrelated_channel_on/?st=j98pwzbq&sh=a9b568e6) said, “My absolute favourite chemistry-related channel on YouTube.” And now, NileRed has nearly a quarter of a million subscribers. So, we should all be thanking deeexz. Get lit on chemistry via spee.ch: diff --git a/content/news/138-always-GIF-Responsibly.md b/content/news/138-always-GIF-Responsibly.md index 1aa59f95..5f819145 100644 --- a/content/news/138-always-GIF-Responsibly.md +++ b/content/news/138-always-GIF-Responsibly.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: brinck-slattery title: 'Always GIF Responsibly: Introducing Spee.ch' date: '2017-10-30 00:15:30' @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ cover: '' -## GIFing on the internet is dangerous business. +## GIFing on the internet is a dangerous business. Shady sharing sites pull up in unmarked white vans, offering you delicious free hosting for your memes. But once you upload them, your content is abducted, branded, and sent to the corporate meme gulag while some Evil MegaCorp reaps the profits. @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Additionally, since [spee.ch](http://spee.ch) is entirely open-source, anyone ca

-[Spee.ch](http://spee.ch) offers human readable URLs, like spee.ch/a/Maystastic.jpg for the above image. This makes your favorite images and videos even easier to share. Spee.ch offers a channel feature as well (check out [our channel here](https://spee.ch/@lbry)), allowing for easy collection sharing. +[Spee.ch](http://spee.ch) offers human-readable URLs, like spee.ch/a/Maystastic.jpg for the above image. This makes your favorite images and videos even easier to share. Spee.ch offers a channel feature as well (check out [our channel here](https://spee.ch/@lbry)), allowing for easy collection sharing. So remember kids: stay safe this GIF season. Use [spee.ch](http://spee.ch). diff --git a/content/news/14-lbry-gets-content-creators-out-of-precarious-position-daily-decrypts-amanda-b-johnson.md b/content/news/14-lbry-gets-content-creators-out-of-precarious-position-daily-decrypts-amanda-b-johnson.md index 3330aa7a..be71f023 100644 --- a/content/news/14-lbry-gets-content-creators-out-of-precarious-position-daily-decrypts-amanda-b-johnson.md +++ b/content/news/14-lbry-gets-content-creators-out-of-precarious-position-daily-decrypts-amanda-b-johnson.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: "LBRY Gets Content Creators Out of Precarious Position - Daily Decrypt's Amanda B. Johnson" date: '2015-10-26 15:10:51' @@ -24,10 +24,10 @@ These risks are what attracts The Daily Decrypt team to LBRY. The LBRY protocol In Bitcoin, if one or a hundred or even a thousand "hosts" go offline, Bitcoin still lives on. And so it would be with LBRY. A loss of LBRY hosts would not spell a loss of LBRY content itself; not spell a loss of content creators' hard-built businesses. -This is what censorship-resistance looks like. As information itself becomes more integral – not only to our livelihoods, but to our lives – the most censorship-resistant tools will emerge as the preferable choice. The Daily Decrypt hopes to be among the first to host our content using such a tool. +This is what censorship-resistance looks like. As information itself becomes more integral – not only to our livelihoods but our lives – the most censorship-resistant tools will emerge as the preferable choice. The Daily Decrypt hopes to be among the first to host our content using such a tool. ![Amanda](http://tracesofreality.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/amanda-billyrock.jpg) -**Amanda B. Johnson** is host of [The Daily Decrypt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNCLd2r19wpWWQE6yDLOOQ). She has written on cryptocurrencies for Bitcoin Magazine, CoinTelegraph, Bitcoin.com, and Liberty.me. +**Amanda B. Johnson** is the host of [The Daily Decrypt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNCLd2r19wpWWQE6yDLOOQ). She has written on cryptocurrencies for Bitcoin Magazine, CoinTelegraph, Bitcoin.com, and Liberty.me. -*Are you a content creator who is tired of middle men standing between you and your audience? [Sign up](https://lbry.io/get) to be reminded when LBRY launches and we'll see you there!* +*Are you a content creator who is tired of intermediaries standing between you and your audience? [Sign up](https://lbry.io/get) to be reminded when LBRY launches and we'll see you there!* diff --git a/content/news/140-3blue1brown.md b/content/news/140-3blue1brown.md index b1526ce8..07e7a55c 100644 --- a/content/news/140-3blue1brown.md +++ b/content/news/140-3blue1brown.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Derivative Originality' date: '2017-11-10 00:20:30' @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ A math whiz, a South African, his South African friend, and a troupe of funny me ![Derick Watts and the Sunday Blues](/img/news/derick-inline.jpg) -[@DerickWattsAndTheSundayBlues](https://open.lbry.io/%40DerickWattsAndTheSundayBlues) have lent their musical comedy accumen to us. Nic and Gareth are the most popular South African comedy duo on LBRY by a wide margin. They are also the 2nd and 3rd most popular South African comedy duo in the library LBRY. +[@DerickWattsAndTheSundayBlues](https://open.lbry.io/%40DerickWattsAndTheSundayBlues) have lent their musical comedy acumen to us. Nic and Gareth are the most popular South African comedy duo on LBRY by a wide margin. They are also the 2nd and 3rd most popular South African comedy duo in the library LBRY. Please support your favorite creators by tipping LBRY credits in-app. And remember to look for the red rocketship icon next to reward-eligible weekly videos. diff --git a/content/news/141-lbry-is-trending.md b/content/news/141-lbry-is-trending.md index ccba0a37..4752b064 100644 --- a/content/news/141-lbry-is-trending.md +++ b/content/news/141-lbry-is-trending.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ The latest LBRY app, v0.18, is now available! **[Get it here](https://lbry.io/ge ### Added * Trending! The landing page of the app now features content that is surging in popularity relative to past interest. -* The app now closes to the system tray. This will help improve publish seeding and network performance. Directing the app to quit or exit will close it entirely. (#374) +* The app now closes to the system tray. This will help to improve publish seeding and network performance. Directing the app to quit or exit will close it entirely. (#374) * You can now revoke past publishes to receive your credits. (#581) * You can now unlock tips sent to you so you can send them elsewhere or spend them. (#581) * Added new window menu options for reloading and help. diff --git a/content/news/143-nono.md b/content/news/143-nono.md index 6f517eb3..d9ef70d6 100644 --- a/content/news/143-nono.md +++ b/content/news/143-nono.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Nono LoL' date: '2017-11-24 00:20:30' cover: 'nono-banner.png' --- -I’ve heard a rumor that there’s no Thanksgiving in France, and that every day is actually League of Legends Day. +I’ve heard a rumor that there’s no Thanksgiving in France, and that every day is League of Legends Day. But I’m just a camper and couldn’t solo mid to save my life, so what do I know? @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Introducing the *first* French-speaking channel to LBRY and the first LoL stream -Nono, a Season 1 LCS (League Championship Series) player in EU, shows some of his games, his e-sport events and Summoner's tips to a French speaking audience, right here on LBRY at [lbry://@Nono](https://open.lbry.io/%40Nono) or at spee.ch/@Nono. +Nono, a Season 1 LCS (League Championship Series) player in EU, shows some of his games, his e-sport events and Summoner's tips to a French-speaking audience, right here on LBRY at [lbry://@Nono](https://open.lbry.io/%40Nono) or spee.ch/@Nono. *Nono ex-joueur LCS, joueur de LoL au haut niveau depuis longtemps, propose ses conseils pour s'améliorer ! Autant rendre l’expérience que j'ai acquis sur le jeu, profitable à tous.* diff --git a/content/news/144-Howl-with-us.md b/content/news/144-Howl-with-us.md index 89a3db4b..36eecc50 100644 --- a/content/news/144-Howl-with-us.md +++ b/content/news/144-Howl-with-us.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Howl With Us' date: '2017-11-24 00:20:30' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ cover: '' LBRY is kicking off #MovieTuesday with the critically acclaimed **Howl**, a biopic that brings Allen Ginsberg’s obscenity trial to surreal life with animated sequences and powerful performances from James Franco, Jon Hamm, and Jeff Daniels. -Join us on our [Discord #general channel](http://chat.lbry.io/) when we press play at 8PM ET tonight (11/28) to watch along with the LBRY team, provide deep critical exegesis, and maybe heckle a bit. +Join us on our [Discord #general channel](http://chat.lbry.io/) when we press play at 8 PM ET tonight (11/28) to watch along with the LBRY team, provide an in-deep critical explanation, and maybe harass a bit. Use [this link](https://open.lbry.io/howl-lbry-movie-night) to watch **Howl** in the LBRY app. diff --git a/content/news/146-a-very-special-holiday-special.md b/content/news/146-a-very-special-holiday-special.md index 07535bc8..516b0cef 100644 --- a/content/news/146-a-very-special-holiday-special.md +++ b/content/news/146-a-very-special-holiday-special.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'It's A Very Special Holiday Special Movie Night' date: '2017-12-10 00:16:00' @@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ cover: Watching James Franco and Bob Balaban engage in witty bala-banter/beat poetry in [Howl](https://lbry.io/news/howl-with-us) with our Discord crew was such a blast that we want to do it again! But with the holidays approaching, we thought it might make sense to switch gears from dissolute beat poets to something a bit more festive. -Unless you grew up with parents who talk more about Krampus than Kris Kringle, you’ll never look at Santa the same way after watching [Rare Exports](http://www.oscilloscope.net/films/film/41/Rare-Exports-A-Christmas-Tale). A heartwarming tale of child abduction, reindeer slaughter, and elf enslavement is waiting for you in this very special Finnish holiday flick. +Unless you grew up with parents who talk more about Krampus than Kris Kringle, you’d never look at Santa the same way after watching [Rare Exports](http://www.oscilloscope.net/films/film/41/Rare-Exports-A-Christmas-Tale). A heartwarming tale of child abduction, reindeer slaughter, and elf enslavement is waiting for you in this very special Finnish holiday flick. -Join us on Tuesday 12/12 at 8PM EST to watch along, comment, and spread good tidings of holiday heckling to one and all. We’ll share the link to the film an hour before we get started (7PM EST), so be on the lookout! Our team will be in the *#general* channel on [Discord](http://chat.lbry.io) and on Twitter using the hashtag #MovieTuesday. +Join us on Tuesday 12/12 at 8 PM EST to watch along, comment, and spread good tidings of holiday heckling to one and all. We’ll share the link to the film an hour before we get started (7 PM EST), so be on the lookout! Our team will be in the *#general* channel on [Discord](http://chat.lbry.io) and on Twitter using the hashtag #MovieTuesday. You can watch the movie [in-app with this link](https://open.lbry.io/rare-exports-movienight), or [on Spee.ch with this link](https://spee.ch/rare-exports-movienight). diff --git a/content/news/147-lbry-shifting-into-high-gear.md b/content/news/147-lbry-shifting-into-high-gear.md index 24a90269..77591d33 100644 --- a/content/news/147-lbry-shifting-into-high-gear.md +++ b/content/news/147-lbry-shifting-into-high-gear.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ You'll find all this (and a lot more) in LBRY v0.19 - **[get it here](https://lb ### Added * [Subscriptions](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/issues/715). File and channel pages now show a subscribe button. A new "Subscriptions" tab appears on the homepage shows the most recent content from subscribed channels. * [LBC acquisition widget](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/issues/609). Convert other popular cryptos into LBC via a ShapeShift integration. - * [Flow](https://flow.org/) static type checking. This is a dev-only feature, but will make development faster, less error prone, and better for newcomers. + * [Flow](https://flow.org/) static type checking. This is a dev-only feature but will make development faster, less error-prone, and better for newcomers. ### Changed * The first run process for new users has changed substantially. New users can now easily receive one credit. @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ You'll find all this (and a lot more) in LBRY v0.19 - **[get it here](https://lb * Windows path to the daemon/CLI executables changed to: C:\Program Files (x86)\LBRY\resources\static\daemon ### Deprecated - * We previous had two separate modals for insufficient credits. These have been combined. + * We previously had two separate models for insufficient credits. These have been combined. ### Fixed * Long channel names causing inconsistent thumbnail sizes. diff --git a/content/news/148-lbry-development-community-update-1.md b/content/news/148-lbry-development-community-update-1.md index 2938e2cc..36ea05c8 100644 --- a/content/news/148-lbry-development-community-update-1.md +++ b/content/news/148-lbry-development-community-update-1.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Development and Community Update' date: '2017-12-12 5:00:00' ---

-The LBRY community spoke and we listened! This is the first of many posts that will keep the community up-to-date on project development and what’s going on in the LBRY community. +The LBRY community spoke, and we listened! This is the first of many posts that will keep the community up-to-date on project development and what’s going on in the LBRY community. To skip the tech stuff and see what’s happened and what’s next in the LBRY community, click the link below. Otherwise, read on! @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ You can view our new [ShapeShift FAQ](https://lbry.io/faq/shapeshift) for more d We are also exploring the possibility of adding a Coinbase buy widget which would allow you to purchase LBC through your Coinbase account and/or Credit Cards. Other next steps would be to identify the ShapeShift transactions in your wallet screen and link back to your transaction. ### Subscriptions -The newest release of the LBRY app allows users to subscribe to their favorite creators. Their subscriptions appear on a separate page in the app that allows them to see the latest from their favorite LBRY publishers. Users subscribe to a publisher by visiting any of their content pages or the creator’s channel - once the subscribe button is clicked, the channel is added to the “Subscriptions” tab. Users can also unsubscribe any time time to remove the content from their Subscriptions page. This is just a very basic rollout and we intend to continue improving the UX and functionality. +The newest release of the LBRY app allows users to subscribe to their favorite creators. Their subscriptions appear on a separate page in the app that allows them to see the latest from their favorite LBRY publishers. Users subscribe to a publisher by visiting any of their content pages or the creator’s channel - once the subscribe button is clicked, the channel is added to the “Subscriptions” tab. Users can also unsubscribe anytime time to remove the content from their Subscriptions page. This is just a very basic rollout, and we intend to continue improving the UX and functionality. ### In-App Upgrades We are enhancing the app upgrade process in two ways - notifying users that there’s an update at a regular interval (previously this was only done on startup) and implementing a more seamless in-app upgrade process. The current version of LBRY will feature the first enhancement while we work out a few last issues with the latter. @@ -40,9 +40,9 @@ The first run process, which new LBRY users experience on their first app run, i ### LBRY Protocol Updates Our original goal was to deliver the most recent app release with an updated LBRY protocol version, but we ran into unexpected trouble making a rather large change to the file_list function to work properly with the app. The next set of protocol updates will also include additional DHT (our P2P network) enhancements, fixes to wallet bloat, smarter use of change addresses, a lbrynet console (helps with debugging, running commands to the daemon) and claim renewal options (to be discussed down the road). -Although we still encounter intermittent problems with content availability, we have made large strides from where we were just a couple months ago. Our team continues to identify potential solutions to issues we observe on the network and we will continue to roll them out over the next series of protocol upgrades. +Although we still encounter intermittent problems with content availability, we have made large strides from where we were just a couple months ago. Our team continues to identify potential solutions to issues we observe on the network, and we will continue to roll them out over the next series of protocol upgrades. -Finally, we are **almost finished** with wallet encryption capabilities! The code should be merged within the next couple of days and we’ll be running through some internal testing before reaching out to the community. The next steps would be to integrate the functionality into the LBRY app and user experience. +Finally, we are **almost finished** with wallet encryption capabilities! The code should be merged within the next couple of days, and we’ll be running through some internal testing before reaching out to the community. The next steps would be to integrate the functionality into the LBRY app and user experience. ### Wallet Transaction Enhancements One area that’s undergoing continuing improvements is the [wallet transaction list](https://lbry.io/faq/transaction-types). We recently added additional information to transactions linked to channel creation, publishing, updates, tipping and rewards. Some of these transactions also have associated actions, such as abandoning claims and redeeming tips. The next steps in this area will include correctly categorizing the abandon transactions, capturing/showing purchase and content payment transactions and ShapeShifts. @@ -51,24 +51,24 @@ One area that’s undergoing continuing improvements is the [wallet transaction ### App Redesign Although we won’t go into any specific details, there is a major app re-design on the horizon. Some of you may have seen screenshots/links on our #dev-ux channel on [Discord](https://chat.lbry.io) - one of the perks of being in our community :) -Part of the goal for the re-design is to improve the publishing workflow by separating out content and channel management. More generally, we want to make the LBRY app as intuitive and easy to use as possible, and we’ll be doing everything we can to make it happen. +Part of the goal of the re-design is to improve the publishing workflow by separating out content and channel management. More generally, we want to make the LBRY app as intuitive and easy to use as possible, and we’ll be doing everything we can to make it happen. # Community Happenings {#com-updates} If you aren’t part of our Discord community yet, [join us](https://chat.lbry.io) anytime and say hello! Our community allows LBRYians to interact with the team directly and for us to engage users in order to grow the LBRY platform. ### lbry.io Website -A lbry.io website redesign is in the works along with an updated team page which will include all the the new team members that have joined. A big part of this update will be the YouTube onboarding page which is meant to educate YouTubers about the importance of LBRY and have them claim/sync their channels. +A lbry.io website redesign is in the works along with an updated team page which will include all the new team members that have joined. A big part of this update will be the YouTube onboarding page which is meant to educate YouTubers about the importance of LBRY and have them claim/sync their channels. ### Tuesday Movie Night -On Tuesday November 28th, we had our first ever live [movie night](https://lbry.io/news/howl-with-us) where our team and Discord community members pressed play together to watch Howl, starring James Franco. We had a blast interacting with everyone and plan on doing more of these live events in the future. While we won’t always watch them along with you, we will be releasing new movies on the LBRY platform every Tuesday. Watch your email for those announcements. +On Tuesday, November 28th, we had our first ever live [movie night](https://lbry.io/news/howl-with-us) where our team and Discord community members pressed play together to watch Howl, starring James Franco. We had a blast interacting with everyone and plan on doing more of these live events in the future. While we won’t always watch them along with you, we will be releasing new movies on the LBRY platform every Tuesday. Watch your email for those announcements. -Join us for the next [Community Movie Night](https://lbry.io/news/a-very-special-holiday-special) on December 12, 2017 at 8:00PM EST for Rare Exports - A Christmas Tale. +Join us for the next [Community Movie Night](https://lbry.io/news/a-very-special-holiday-special) on December 12, 2017, at 8:00 PM EST for Rare Exports - A Christmas Tale. ### Contributions and Tipping Our Discord server is armed with the almighty LBRY tipbot which allows us to reward our community members for their suggestions, feedback and other contributions. Come chat with us to discover the various ways you can help the project. Whether it’s helping us test the software, providing a service to the community, writing a blog post or being a brand ambassador, we appreciate all contributions! ### Meetups and College Campus Initiatives -Although we are still finalizing our programs for both meetups and college initiatives, we’d love to hear from your if you are interested! Please join us on the respective #meetup / #campus channels in [Discord](https//chat.lbry.io). +Although we are still finalizing our programs for both meetups and college initiatives, we’d love to hear from you if you are interested! Please join us on the respective #meetup / #campus channels in [Discord](https//chat.lbry.io). ### Growing our Discord Community If you are aware of Discord communities which could benefit from what LBRY offers as a platform, drop us a line on Discord. We are at the beginning stages of an initiative to reach out to other communities whose interests or goals may align with LBRY’s vision for a decentralized and creator controlled digital content marketplace. diff --git a/content/news/15-renowned-ip-attorney-kinsella-joins-lbry-cryptoapp-as-legal-advisor.md b/content/news/15-renowned-ip-attorney-kinsella-joins-lbry-cryptoapp-as-legal-advisor.md index 7a486e65..39aed2ea 100644 --- a/content/news/15-renowned-ip-attorney-kinsella-joins-lbry-cryptoapp-as-legal-advisor.md +++ b/content/news/15-renowned-ip-attorney-kinsella-joins-lbry-cryptoapp-as-legal-advisor.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: mike-vine title: Renowned IP Attorney Kinsella Joins LBRY As Legal Advisor date: '2015-10-29 13:57:25' @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ date: '2015-10-29 13:57:25' LBRY Inc., the startup behind a new blockchain-based content distribution platform, now has some serious intellectual and legal muscle on board with the addition of one of the country’s leading experts on intellectual property law. -Stephan Kinsella has joined the executive team of LBRY Inc. as Legal Advisor, helping the company navigate complex US and international copyright laws as they seek to radically upend the media industry. +Stephan Kinsella has joined the executive team of LBRY Inc. as Legal Advisor, helping the company navigate the complex US and international copyright laws as they seek to radically upend the media industry. ![Stephan Kinsella](http://i.imgur.com/oKoXXO2.jpg?1) @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ LBRY is the first decentralized, open-source, fully encrypted content distributi “People have asked me to get involved in all manner of projects to help independent artists and consumers avoid the licensing quagmires of the ‘Big Six’ major media companies. It’s a Herculean task. Yet LBRY is amazingly well thought-out and implemented, and I think it might have a shot at really making a difference. I am pleased to be able to help navigate the legal challenges of launching a venture of this scale,” he said. -Kinsella practices as an independent registered patent attorney in Houston. He is the founder and director of the Center for the Study of Innovative Freedom. Kinsella was formerly a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group of Duane Morris LLP and served as general counsel for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. He brings over twenty years’ law firm and in-house experience in patent, IP, and general commercial and corporate law to the LBRY team. Kinsella also maintains a high profile in the academic world, publishing numerous articles and 5 books, including *International Investment*, *Political Risk*, *Dispute Resolution: A Practitioner’s Guide* (Oxford University Press, 2005), and *Against Intellectual Property* (Mises Institute, 2008). +Kinsella practices as an independent, registered-patent attorney in Houston. He is the founder and director of the Center for the Study of Innovative Freedom. Kinsella was formerly a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group of Duane Morris LLP and served as general counsel for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. He brings over twenty years’ law firm and in-house experience in patent, IP, and general commercial and corporate law to the LBRY team. Kinsella also maintains a high profile in the academic world, publishing numerous articles and 5 books, including *International Investment*, *Political Risk*, *Dispute Resolution: A Practitioner’s Guide* (Oxford University Press, 2005), and *Against Intellectual Property* (Mises Institute, 2008). Kinsella received an LL.M. in international business law from King’s College London, a JD from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU, and BSEE and MSEE degrees from LSU. diff --git a/content/news/152-why-do-tech-giants-abuse-their-users.md b/content/news/152-why-do-tech-giants-abuse-their-users.md index 66ab1126..46c68537 100644 --- a/content/news/152-why-do-tech-giants-abuse-their-users.md +++ b/content/news/152-why-do-tech-giants-abuse-their-users.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: jeremy-kauffman title: 'Why Do Tech Giants Abuse Their Users?' date: '2018-01-08 00:00:00' @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ cover: "ProtsNotPlats.jpg" --- _(Protocols Not Platforms - Part 1 of 2)_ -Whether it’s purposefully crippling mobile experiences, hard selling upgrades and add-ons, or shuttling users to pre-selected partner companies, every major tech company seems to proactively damage user experience. +Whether it’s purposefully crippling mobile experiences, hard selling upgrades and add-ons, or shuttling users to pre-selected partner companies, every major tech company seems to proactively damage user-experience. In a competitive market, this sort of customer abuse shouldn’t happen. But before we get to the why, let's define the problem. @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ And it's not just the cable and phone companies that immediately spring to mind Even platforms that are ostensibly designed with the user’s control and privacy in mind can end up abusing users when they’re centrally controlled. WhatsApp comes to mind. WhatsApp built a huge global user base claiming to put users above advertisers. Then Facebook bought it. Now users may well have their personal phone numbers and metadata mined for Facebook’s advertising algorithms. -Last week, we asked our users to send over some examples of tech companies treating their customers badly, and [the response](https://www.reddit.com/r/lbry/comments/7nx6v0/can_you_help_us_collect_examples_of_hostile_tech/) was overwhelming. Take a look at these examples from some of the most popular services and companies in use today. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of companies being actively hostile to users, as the whole list could probably fill its own book. +Last week, we asked our users to send over some examples of tech companies mistreating their customers, and [the response](https://www.reddit.com/r/lbry/comments/7nx6v0/can_you_help_us_collect_examples_of_hostile_tech/) was overwhelming. Take a look at these examples from some of the most popular services and companies in use today. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of companies being actively hostile to users, as the whole list could probably fill its own book. # Tech Giants Hate You: The Proof @@ -49,11 +49,11 @@ Right now, it takes five clicks to view a GIF hosted on a non-Reddit site on mob -Not because there is anything wrong with the web experience, of course. But forcing people onto mobile means Reddit can collect a lot more information about you. When pushed for an answer, Reddit’s response was [less than impressive](https://www.reddit.com/r/redditmobile/comments/5yjqlp/why_am_i_forced_to_download_the_app_on_android/derkn32/) - they claimed that they were annoying users to test ways to deliver better user experience. +Not because there is anything wrong with the web-experience, of course. But forcing people onto mobile means Reddit can collect a lot more information about you. When pushed for an answer, Reddit’s response was [less than impressive](https://www.reddit.com/r/redditmobile/comments/5yjqlp/why_am_i_forced_to_download_the_app_on_android/derkn32/) - they claimed that they were annoying users to test ways to deliver better user experience. ### YouTube -We could talk a lot about how YouTube's treatment of creators, as well as it's pro-censorship policies, constitute hostility. +We could talk a lot about how YouTube's treatment of creators, as well as its pro-censorship policies, constitute hostility. But here's an even clearer example: @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ So the question becomes: why is this possible? Why are large tech companies able And the answer is these platforms are not nearly as competitive as restaurants. If the pizza place jacks up prices, I go to another pizza place. When Facebook treats me like crap, I complain about it... on Facebook. But not all of our tech experiences are like this! -If we look at other aspects of the internet, it's much more like restaurants than Facebook. And that's because a lot of the tech driving the web is a protocol, not a platform. My browser can’t treat me like crap, because HTTP is an open standard. Anyone else can make a browser, like anyone else can make a restaurant. The same is true for my email client or my torrent client. +If we look at other aspects of the internet, it's much more like restaurants than Facebook. And that's because a lot of the tech driving the web is a protocol, not a platform. My browser can’t treat me like crap because HTTP is an open standard. Anyone else can make a browser like anyone else can make a restaurant. The same is true for my email client or my torrent client. The solution to this problem is to build protocols, not platforms. When we build protocols, people can leave. When we build protocols, it's the users, not the middlemen, who retain control. diff --git a/content/news/153-Blockchain-is-love-Blockchain-is-life.md b/content/news/153-Blockchain-is-love-Blockchain-is-life.md index 761d2153..9982e8dc 100644 --- a/content/news/153-Blockchain-is-love-Blockchain-is-life.md +++ b/content/news/153-Blockchain-is-love-Blockchain-is-life.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: jeremy-kauffman title: 'Blockchain Is Love, Blockchain Is Life' date: '2018-01-10 09:45:00' @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Blockchain technology currently has a hype to substance ratio rapidly approachin But there's one area where we think it’s plausible, if not likely, that blockchain will improve the world: the development of open standards and protocols, and consequently more user-friendly technology. # The Status Quo -In Part 1, we covered how existing tech companies demonstrate active hostility towards users. If haven't read this or are not already convinced of this problem, [start here](https://lbry.io/news/why-do-tech-giants-abuse-their-users). +In Part 1, we covered how existing tech companies demonstrate active hostility towards users. If you haven't read this or are not already convinced of this problem, [start here](https://lbry.io/news/why-do-tech-giants-abuse-their-users). To recap: ![Important Infographic](https://spee.ch/6/importantdiagram.png) @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Just what do we mean when we say protocol? And how is it different from a platfo Suppose I wanted to build my own interface for Facebook. Perhaps because I want actual control over what shows up on my news feed, rather than leaving it to Facebook's algorithms. Currently, it would be legally questionable for me to do this, and even it was legal, it would also be legal for Facebook to block my interface from loading "its" data. -But if Facebook was implemented as a protocol, it would be an open standard that anyone could follow. Anyone could write a Facebook view, or a Facebook app. If Facebook, Inc. wanted to start acting hostile towards its users, people would simply stop using the apps released by Facebook, Inc. and instead use ones made by other parties. +But if Facebook was implemented as a protocol, it would be an open standard that anyone could follow. Anyone could write a Facebook view or a Facebook app. If Facebook, Inc. wanted to start acting hostile towards its users, people would simply stop using the apps released by Facebook, Inc. and instead use ones made by other parties. To be clear: this is possible today. It's been possible for decades. There's no technological barrier to creating a Facebook Protocol, but barriers of economics and incentives that discourage people from doing so. diff --git a/content/news/154-how-ads-wrecked-entertainment.md b/content/news/154-how-ads-wrecked-entertainment.md index fa8fff4f..8675f1c0 100644 --- a/content/news/154-how-ads-wrecked-entertainment.md +++ b/content/news/154-how-ads-wrecked-entertainment.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: brinck-slattery title: 'How Ads Wrecked Entertainment (And What You Can Do About It)' date: '2018-01-16 15:30:00' @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ It’s 1948. For almost a century, newspapers have rented out space on their pages (and in their editorial columns) to corporate advertisers. -Four networks broadcasting prime time schedules (8PM to 11PM) seven days a week on 128 channels along with dozens of 24 hour commercial radio channels means a larger audience than ever for creators. But the price of entry is high. To bridge that gap, companies foot the bill - in exchange for editorial control and commercial breaks. +Four networks broadcasting prime-time schedules (8 PM to 11 PM) seven days a week on 128 channels along with dozens of 24-hour commercial radio channels means a broader audience than ever for creators. But the price of entry is high. To bridge that gap, companies foot the bill - in exchange for editorial control and commercial breaks. Instead of paying for entry to a concert or play, consumers buy a device (a radio or TV) that gives them access to a seemingly infinite variety of content - with a catch. In exchange for access to that content, they have to spend their time paying attention to ads from the companies paying for the broadcast. @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ At first, the internet was a ray of light on the dark horizon, providing creator But like cable TV, the ad-free paradise of the internet was quickly choked with advertising. When advertisers purchase people’s time and attention on the internet, they’re able to really dig into the details of people’s lives for demographic information and personal details to better target their ads. If TV, radio, and print advertising are a shotgun blast, internet advertising is a hit from a highly trained sniper. -It’s no surprise that all the perverse incentives that infected TV and radio have spread through the internet at breakneck speed. Combined with the powerful behavioral and emotional incentives built into modern [ads and app design](https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/02/on-the-mind-your-brain-on-social-media.html), marketers are devising ways to actively take your attention away from other tasks. +It’s no surprise that all the perverse incentives that infected TV and radio have spread through the internet at breakneck speed. Combined with the powerful behavioral and emotional incentives built into modern [ads and app design](https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/02/on-the-mind-your-brain-on-social-media.html), marketers are devising ways to take your attention away from other tasks actively. This is why you’re always being tempted to learn this one weird trick for bellyfat that doctors hate. It’s the reason for almost everything wrong with the internet. @@ -61,9 +61,9 @@ This is why you’re always being tempted to learn this one weird trick for bell
Dermatologists hate her because she is clearly some sort of life-stealing demon shedding her skin

-Whatever gets the most clicks wins. More clicks means more eyeballs, more eyeballs means more ad click-throughs, more ad click-throughs mean more revenue for the advertisers. +Whatever gets the most clicks wins. More clicks mean more eyeballs, more eyeballs mean more ad click-throughs, more ad click-throughs mean more revenue for the advertisers. -A century of ad-supported media crafted to appeal to the largest audience possible has trained us to be passive consumers of entertainment - instead of satisfying our urge to find new things that we’re passionate about, we just look at what’s available with the least amount of effort. Think prime time TV, top 40 radio, and trending videos on YouTube. +A century of ad-supported media crafted to appeal to the broadest audience possible has trained us to be passive consumers of entertainment - instead of satisfying our urge to find new things that we’re passionate about, we just look at what’s available with the least amount of effort. Think prime time TV, top 40 radio, and trending videos on YouTube. There’s nothing inherently wrong with things that are popular, and it would be contrarian to double down on the idea that people watch things that they don’t actually like. @@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ There are three steps you can take to help stop this ad-supported death spiral. 3. Try new content delivery platforms that treat artists (and fans) like people, not commodities. -**Be intentional about the media you consume.** It’s pretty simple. No more channel surfing or endlessly watching YouTube’s auto-suggested videos. Stop on one you like and check out the rest from that creator. Turn the radio off, plug into the [Spotify Artist Explorer](https://artistexplorer.spotify.com/), [Music Suggestions Ninja](https://www.musicsuggestions.ninja/), or [Liveplasma](http://liveplasma.com/), and find something great instead of something ok. Decide that from now on, you’re blazing your own path - if it intersects with something that happens to be popular, ad-supported media, that’s totally fine. Just keep the next step in mind. +**Be intentional about the media you consume.** It’s pretty simple. No more channel surfing or endlessly watching YouTube’s auto-suggested videos. Stop on one you like and check out the rest from that creator. Turn the radio off, plug into the [Spotify Artist Explorer](https://artistexplorer.spotify.com/), [Music Suggestions Ninja](https://www.musicsuggestions.ninja/), or [Liveplasma](http://liveplasma.com/), and find something great instead of something ok. Decide that from now on; you’re blazing your own path - if it intersects with something that happens to be popular, ad-supported media, that’s totally fine. Just keep the next step in mind. **Find ways to directly support the creators you like**. It isn’t nearly as difficult as it was even five years ago, but most options have some drawbacks. Platforms like [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/) and [Bandcamp](https://bandcamp.com/) let fans contribute directly to artists, but they take a cut of the proceeds. Streaming services like [Spotify](https://www.spotify.com/) offer a fantastic catalogue of artists and albums, but artists receive very little for each play of their song. diff --git a/content/news/155-the-birth-of-entertainment.md b/content/news/155-the-birth-of-entertainment.md index 715dcae9..3edba6cb 100644 --- a/content/news/155-the-birth-of-entertainment.md +++ b/content/news/155-the-birth-of-entertainment.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ ---- +--- author: brinck-slattery title: 'The Birth Of Entertainment' date: '2018-11-17 14:00:00' cover: 'muses.jpg' --- -The arts have always been a difficult business. In the 1600s, the arts were so competitive that poets and producers hired professional applauders called [claques](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claque). Shakespeare’s plays have literally [caused riots](https://culturacolectiva.com/books/history-of-riot-at-the-astor-place-shakespeare/). Managing fans and haters has always been a challenge, and our modern mass media culture has been forged in the birth and death of a thousand fandoms. +The arts have always been a difficult business. In the 1600s, the arts were so competitive that poets and producers hired professional applauders called [claques](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claque). Shakespeare’s plays have literally [caused riots](https://culturacolectiva.com/books/history-of-riot-at-the-astor-place-shakespeare/). Managing fans and haters have always been a challenge, and our modern mass media culture has been forged in the birth and death of a thousand fandoms. While fan culture seems to be an enduring part of the human experience, the production of art and entertainment has radically changed since we started scribbling on cave walls. It’s easy to assume that things have always been the way they are, but people in the past approached entertainment in a very different way than we do today. @@ -19,14 +19,14 @@ People have been making art for about 27,000 years, for the same reasons they do ## Greece (The Musical) -The first public performances popped up in ancient Athens, and the cost of these productions led to the first known patronage relationships in the arts. Theater was important to the Athenians, and they had enough wealthy merchants committed to the theater that they could afford to put on serious shows. Every spring at a feast called the Dionysia, playwrights would compete for the favor of the city in what was basically an ancient Sundance. +The first public performances popped up in ancient Athens, and the cost of these productions led to the first known patronage relationships in the arts. The theater was important to the Athenians, and they had enough wealthy merchants committed to the theater that they could afford to put on serious shows. Every spring at a feast called the Dionysia; playwrights would compete for the favor of the city in what was basically an ancient Sundance. ![His work is so transgressive](https://spee.ch/2/Aeschylusathens215.jpeg)
"Don’t forget I’m on a dialogue-writing panel at 3PM with Sophocles"

-One wealthy Athenian was named the [Choregos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choregos) each year, and made responsible for producing the winning play. That included paying for costumes, a director, scenery, props, musicians and actors (except for the flute player and non-chorus actors, who were provided by the state for arcane reasons). And just like today, entertainment was an expensive pursuit - some productions cost ten times as much as a skilled worker earned in a year. +One wealthy Athenian was named the [Choregos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choregos) each year and made responsible for producing the winning play. That included paying for costumes, a director, scenery, props, musicians and actors (except for the flute player and non-chorus actors, who were provided by the state for arcane reasons). And just like today, entertainment was an expensive pursuit - some productions cost ten times as much as a skilled worker earned in a year. This arrangement created the works of Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and several other brilliant playwrights who you’ve also forgotten about since college. @@ -42,9 +42,9 @@ Gleeman (in England), Troubadours (in Western Europe) and their equivalents in a ## Renaissance Persons -Fast forward to the Renaissance - after years of trickling from the countryside to the cities, there were enough people in urban spaces to support ongoing theatre companies, orchestras, and operas. In Italy, [impresarios](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impresario) took on the cultural (and financial) responsibility of organizing and funding operas where they charged for admission. +Fast forward to the Renaissance - after years of trickling from the countryside to the cities; there were enough people in urban spaces to support ongoing theatre companies, orchestras, and operas. In Italy, [impresarios](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impresario) took on the cultural (and financial) responsibility of organizing and funding operas where they charged for admission. -In 1599, Shakespeare’s theater company (the Lord Chamberlain’s Men) built the Globe Theater, an employee-owned enterprise that produced Shakespeare’s plays. Artists turned into businessmen, and they did a good job of it. The Globe made enough money to survive for decades, and was even rebuilt after it caught on fire when a stage cannon backfired. +In 1599, Shakespeare’s theater company (the Lord Chamberlain’s Men) built the Globe Theater, an employee-owned enterprise that produced Shakespeare’s plays. Artists turned into businessmen, and they did a good job of it. The Globe made enough money to survive for decades and was even rebuilt after it caught on fire when a stage cannon backfired. ![Shamone!](https://spee.ch/a/globe-theatre.jpeg) @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ The Renaissance was a literal rebirth for entertainment. Entertainment became "w In a new way, people were able to seek out other people who created art they enjoyed and then pay them for it. -As we know, this didn’t lead to a DIY opera industry or the disappearance of productions funded largely by a single patron. The technology didn’t exist for artists to connect with their entire audience and distribute their creations. Unless they were extraordinarily wealthy, a fan couldn’t experience a creator’s art unless they were already in the same area. And if they lived in different areas, it’s likely the fan never would have heard of the creator in the first place. +As we know, this didn’t lead to a DIY opera industry or the disappearance of productions funded largely by a single patron. The technology didn’t exist for artists to connect with their entire audience and distribute their creations. Unless they were extraordinarily wealthy, a fan couldn’t experience a creator’s art unless they were already in the same area. And if they lived in different areas, it’s likely the fan would never have heard of the creator in the first place. Artists had to find a hybrid system, and straddle the line between finding supporters that they’d have to please (governments, religious officials, wealthy businessmen, etc.) and supporters who just want to get more of the artist’s work but didn’t necessarily have deep pockets. diff --git a/content/news/156-sidequest.md b/content/news/156-sidequest.md index cc7fa532..4a6344c4 100644 --- a/content/news/156-sidequest.md +++ b/content/news/156-sidequest.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Choose your own adventure' date: '2018-01-25 00:20:00' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ You’ve seen his channel [@ColinsLastStand](https://open.lbry.io/%40ColinsLastS -After a long stint as one of the staple independent voices at IGN.com, and later joining his former comrades at Kinda Funny Games, Colin Moriarty has again reinvented his quest to speak his mind about his favorite things. On the heels of his interview last year with [@TheRubinReport](https://open.lbry.io/%40TheRubinReport) to boot! +After a long stint as one of the independent staple voices at IGN.com, and later joining his former comrades at Kinda Funny Games, Colin Moriarty has again reinvented his quest to speak his mind about his favorite things. On the heels of his interview last year with [@TheRubinReport](https://open.lbry.io/%40TheRubinReport) to boot! Between Colin’s Last Stand and Sidequest, one of the most iconic games reviewers in recent memory brings his striking flavor of review and opinion to longer form video. diff --git a/content/news/158-LBRY-in-2017-2018.md b/content/news/158-LBRY-in-2017-2018.md index ee7efc43..29404ba4 100644 --- a/content/news/158-LBRY-in-2017-2018.md +++ b/content/news/158-LBRY-in-2017-2018.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: jeremy-kauffman title: 'Looking Back and Moving Forward: LBRY in 2017/2018' date: '2018-01-31 14:00:00' @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ In the blockchain space, LBRY is an anomaly. While many blockchain companies seem to exist exclusively to convert PDF-based promises into large sums of money, the LBRY team has relentlessly focused on creating a working product that is actually used by human beings. -As a result, LBRY has one of the most advanced and usable blockchain platforms in existence. We reached a number of technical and business milestones in 2017 and expect to accomplish much more in 2018. +As a result, LBRY has one of the most advanced and usable blockchain platforms in existence. We reached a number of technical and business milestones in 2017, and we expect to accomplish much more in 2018. Here’s a look at the past year as well as what’s up next. @@ -24,10 +24,10 @@ Here’s some of what we accomplished in 2017: * LBRY released its first stand-alone graphical app in February of 2017. This app was a closed beta (though the miner and network tools were publicly available). * The LBRY App began a public beta in August 2017. It has been downloaded over 100,000 times since then and is used by tens of thousands of users weekly. * Over 5,000 YouTubers have made their content available on LBRY, including dozens of top creators, including fantastic ones like [Casually Explained](https://open.lbry.io/%40CasuallyExplained), [The Rubin Report](https://open.lbry.io/%40TheRubinReport), [3Blue1Brown](https://open.lbry.io/%403Blue1Brown), and [NurdRage](https://open.lbry.io/%40nurdrage). -* We launched [spee.ch](https://spee.ch), a web-based way of accessing and publishing free content to the LBRY network. Over 200,000 people have already used this site and it grows more popular every day. +* We launched [spee.ch](https://spee.ch), a web-based way of accessing and publishing free content to the LBRY network. Over 200,000 people have already used this site, and it grows more popular every day. * Around 50,000 people follow LBRY on social media, and about 10,000 regularly hang out in our online [chat room](https://chat.lbry.io). Funny story: our chat room was originally on Slack, but Slack shut us down for being too popular! * Over 150,000 pieces of content are available on the network currently, including everything from major motion pictures, crypto retirement guides, top streamers, and LBRY originals like [Cop Chronicles](https://www.prunderground.com/lbry-brings-first-ever-original-series-to-the-blockchain/00107742/). -* Over 100 developers have contributed to the LBRY code base, over 4,000 developers follow the project, and LBRY is continually rated one of the most active projects in blockchain. For example, we’re in the top 20 on CoinGecko, despite it only counting one of several core codebases! +* Over 100 developers have contributed to the LBRY codebase, over 4,000 developers follow the project, and LBRY is continually rated one of the most active projects in the blockchain. For example, we’re in the top 20 on CoinGecko, despite it only counting one of several core codebases! * We grew from a lean 5 employees to [14 employees](https://lbry.io/team) on five continents. * We [saved over 20,000 college lectures](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNj-dZdQulE) from the government memory hole. * We saw major press coverage from [NASDAQ](http://www.nasdaq.com/article/video-streamers-have-more-options-with-these-new-blockchain-startups-cm881579), [VentureBeat](https://venturebeat.com/2018/01/28/how-blockchain-could-kill-both-cable-and-netflix/), [Fox News](http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/09/27/john-stossel-incredible-threat-to-free-speech-that-no-one-is-talking-about.html), [RussiaToday](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dElFiI-5SuE), [John Stossel](https://spee.ch/7/LBRYonStossel.mp4), and many other outlets. @@ -114,12 +114,12 @@ As always, you can keep up with how we spend LBC by looking at our [quarterly Cr ## E. Scaling Content -Having thousands of YouTubers adopt LBRY, including dozens of top streamers (despite the early stage of the product) shows the massive demand for content freedom. +Having thousands of YouTubers adopt LBRY, including dozens of top streamers (despite the early stage of the product), shows the massive demand for content freedom. -By improving and streamlining the on-boarding and publishing process for creators, we can attract a massive amount of content. +By improving and streamlining the onboarding and publishing process for creators, we can attract a massive amount of content. -We expect to on board more than ten times the creators we did last year and to get approximately ten million LBRY credits into the hands of creators in 2018. +We expect to onboard more than ten times the creators we did last year and to get approximately ten million LBRY credits into the hands of creators in 2018. ### Actions @@ -133,9 +133,9 @@ We expect to on board more than ten times the creators we did last year and to g ## F. Community Initiatives -LBRY’s independent user community is one of the project’s greatest strengths. We’ve had hundreds of interested developers contribute to the project, thousands of people hang out with us on chat and tens of thousands engage with us in social media. +LBRY’s independent user community is one of the project’s greatest strengths. We’ve had hundreds of interested developers contribute to the project, thousands of people hang out with us on chat, and tens of thousands engage with us in social media. -We want to continue to grow the amount of people engaged and excited about content freedom. +We want to continue to grow the number of people engaged and excited about content freedom. ### Actions diff --git a/content/news/159-lbry-development-community-update-Jan-2018.md b/content/news/159-lbry-development-community-update-Jan-2018.md index 757260b1..ad695700 100644 --- a/content/news/159-lbry-development-community-update-Jan-2018.md +++ b/content/news/159-lbry-development-community-update-Jan-2018.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ ---- +--- author: tom-zarebczan title: 'Development and Community Update January 2018' date: '2018-02-01 4:00:00' cover: 'wooden-letters-banner.jpg' --- -In December, we published the [first ever LBRY Development and Community update](https://lbry.io/news/lbry-development-community-update-1) and we will continue this series at the end of each month to keep each and every LBRYian up to date on our quest to revolutionize content discovery, sharing and monetization! +In December, we published the [first ever LBRY Development and Community update](https://lbry.io/news/lbry-development-community-update-1), and we will continue this series at the end of each month to keep each and every LBRYian up to date on our quest to revolutionize content discovery, sharing and monetization! Please take a moment to read our [Looking Back and Moving Forward: LBRY in 2017/2018](https://lbry.io/news/lbry-in-2017-2018) blog post! @@ -19,22 +19,22 @@ All of our code is open source and available on [GitHub](https://github.com/lbry As you may know from our previous update, the LBRY App is undergoing a redesign which is taking up a large chunk of the team’s time, but we still managed to ship multiple patch releases to version 0.19 that enabled users to continue enjoying the main functions of the LBRY app. We also finished off January with [version 0.20](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/releases/tag/v0.20.0) which enables a more streamlined LBRY app update process, phone number verification for [LBRY Rewards](https://lbry.io/faq/rewards) that makes it easier for new users to earn some LBC, added automated dark theme mode, patched a security hole introduced by [Electron](https://electronjs.org/blog/protocol-handler-fix) and a bit of code refactoring. On the protocol side, we ran into a showstopper related to how files are handled and were forced to go back to the drawing board to re-engineer a better solution. Our protocol devs also had to deal with growing pains on [spee.ch](https://spee.ch) which continues to uncover invaluable insights into scaling the LBRY as it’s the biggest user of the protocol to date! ### Documentation, Organization and Development Processes -A considerable amount of effort went into documenting an app side [contributing process](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) along with [tagging and organization](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry/wiki/Labels) of GitHub issues which required a careful review off all oustanding issues across multiple repositories. The result was a clearer and more organized depiction of what’s on the plate for our developers to work on but it also provides a more welcoming environment for contributors and potential LBRY developers to get started. +A considerable amount of effort went into documenting an app side [contributing process](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) along with [tagging and organization](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry/wiki/Labels) of GitHub issues which required a careful review of all outstanding issues across multiple repositories. The result was a clearer and more organized depiction of what’s on the plate for our developers to work on but it also provides a more welcoming environment for contributors and potential LBRY developers to get started. -During the past month, we’ve also transitioned to a more agile development methodology we like to call [scrum-lite](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry/wiki/Development-Process-&-Standards) which enables the team to reassess and refocus our efforts on a bi-monthly basis. In addition to creating a more structured framework around development processes, this also forces us to break down large tasks into smaller, easier to tackle initiatives which allows for a transition from “I’m still working on it” to “completed part 1A, onto the next one!”. +During the past month, we’ve also transitioned to a more agile development methodology we like to call [scrum-lite](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry/wiki/Development-Process-&-Standards) which enables the team to reassess and refocus our efforts on a bi-monthly basis. In addition to creating a more structured framework around development processes, this also forces us to break down large tasks into smaller, easier to tackle initiatives which allow for a transition from “I’m still working on it” to “completed part 1A, onto the next one!”. ![Scrum overview](https://spee.ch/b/AgileProjectManagementbyPlanbox.png) ### App Redesign -The LBRY App redesign is in full swing and a good amount of progress has been made to date - you can follow along on [GitHub](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/issues/848) for the latest status and updates. Not only does it include a facelift, but much of the underlying framework and navigation will be revamped as well. This also includes changes to the way searching is performed and redesigns to other pages like Wallet Overview, claims and file lists. +The LBRY App redesign is in full swing, and a good amount of progress has been made to date - you can follow along on [GitHub](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/issues/848) for the latest status and updates. Not only does it include a facelift, but much of the underlying framework and navigation will be revamped as well. This also includes changes to the way searching is performed and redesigns to other pages like Wallet Overview, claims and file lists. ![App redesign early preview](https://spee.ch/1/app-redesign-preview.jpeg) ### LBRY Mobile for Android -There has been decent amount of progress on the LBRY mobile app with the daemon successfully running on Android, and a basic interface using React Native. Since the desktop app was built using React, we have been able to take some of the existing code in order to create components, including wallet and search functionality which are shared by both the desktop and mobile apps. Following the desktop app redesign, we will have some prototype UI designs to show off in the coming weeks, stay tuned! +There has been a decent amount of progress on the LBRY mobile app with the daemon successfully running on Android, and a basic interface using React Native. Since the desktop app was built using React, we have been able to take some of the existing code in order to create components, including wallet and search functionality which are shared by both the desktop and mobile apps. Following the desktop app redesign, we will have some prototype UI designs to show off in the coming weeks, stay tuned! ### spee.ch Update -"Refactor, refactor, refactor" has been the name of the game for [spee.ch](https://spee.ch) as of late. After completing the beta version of the site and then moving on to a redesign, the team at LBRY -- in conjunction with a group of talented community contributors -- has been working to update the code base to utilize the latest and greatest that web apps have to offer. We've added a public facing publish API endpoint, improved the UX around retrieving content from the LBRY network, and have welcomed many new content creators onto the platform. On our roadmap for the near future are additional publishing tools, improved API endpoints, and conversion of the front end code to React -- all of which are improvements we are confident will continue to make the user experience better and facilitate even more community development. Check out the latest on [GitHub](https://github.com/lbryio/spee.ch)! +"Refactor, refactor, refactor" has been the name of the game for [spee.ch](https://spee.ch) as of late. After completing the beta version of the site and then moving on to a redesign, the team at LBRY -- in conjunction with a group of talented community contributors -- has been working to update the code base to utilize the latest and greatest that web apps have to offer. We've added a public facing publish API endpoint, improved the UX around retrieving content from the LBRY network and have welcomed many new content creators onto the platform. On our roadmap for the near future are additional publishing tools, improved API endpoints, and conversion of the front end code to React -- all of which are improvements we are confident will continue to make the user experience better and facilitate even more community development. Check out the latest on [GitHub](https://github.com/lbryio/spee.ch)! ### lbry.tech Initial Project Scope @@ -44,15 +44,15 @@ Our recent [hiring efforts](https://lbry.io/join-us) exposed a weakness in LBRY A LBRY whitepaper is in the works which will formally document the LBRY ecosystem and protocol specifications. Its creation had been put off for a while since most agree that whitepapers are marketing gimmicks for projects without a product, but as LBRY continues to get more attention, having one will allow us to link a single technical resource into how LBRY functions as opposed to directing users to FAQ posts or other articles. ### LBRY Wallet Encryption -LBRY wallet encryption has been enabled in the latest versions of the daemon (not released yet). With the help of a few community members, we ran through initial tests and they were successful at a basic level. In order to ensure we didn’t break anything, additional testing will need to be performed once an app is released that uses the new daemon. The final step would be to [integrate this feature](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/issues/762) into the app. This would most likely happen after the app redesign and will come along with a new user walkthrough. +LBRY wallet encryption has been enabled in the latest versions of the daemon (not released yet). With the help of a few community members, we ran through initial tests, and they were successful at a basic level. In order to ensure we didn’t break anything, additional testing will need to be performed once an app is released that uses the new daemon. The final step would be to [integrate this feature](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/issues/762) into the app. This would most likely happen after the app redesign and will come along with a new user walkthrough. ![Wallet Encryption command line](https://spee.ch/7/walletencryption.png) ### LBRY Rewards Abuse Defenses -Unfortunately, when you try to give away free internet currency, some people will stop at nothing to abuse the system, and as such, we will continue to evolve in order to ramp up defences. We have instituted a new policy that disallows rewards when a VPN/proxy connection is detected and also limit rewards to 1 per household now (previously 1 per person). The 1 LBC email verification reward was removed in a version 19 patch because it was easily abusable. Our wish would be to spend this valuable time on developing the app instead but we also have to be good stewards of LBRY credits that we give out. +Unfortunately, when you try to give away free internet currency, some people will stop at nothing to abuse the system, and as such, we will continue to evolve in order to ramp up defences. We have instituted a new policy that disallows rewards when a VPN/proxy connection is detected and also limit rewards to 1 per household now (previously 1 per person). The 1 LBC email verification reward was removed in a version 19 patch because it was easily abusable. Our wish would be to spend this valuable time on developing the app instead, but we also have to be good stewards of LBRY credits that we give out. ### New LBRY Rewards Verification Method - SMS -In order to provide a more seamless new user experience, version 0.20 of the LBRY app allows users to earn [LBRY rewards](https://lbry.io/faq/rewards) by verifying their phone number over SMS. We will monitor usage and potential abuse over the coming days in order to build a ruleset that minimizes rewards abuse. We also hope that many legitimate users will opt for this method versus our current manual verification which is time consuming for both them and ourselves! +In order to provide a more seamless new user experience, version 0.20 of the LBRY app allows users to earn [LBRY rewards](https://lbry.io/faq/rewards) by verifying their phone number over SMS. We will monitor usage and potential abuse over the coming days in order to build a ruleset that minimizes rewards abuse. We also hope that many legitimate users will opt for this method versus our current manual verification which is time-consuming for both them and ourselves! # Community Happenings {#com-updates} If you aren’t part of our Discord community yet, [join us](https://chat.lbry.io) anytime and say hello! Our community allows LBRYians to interact with the team directly and for us to engage users in order to grow the LBRY platform. @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ LBRY’s Content Creator and Director of Growth and Branding attended the Sundan The LBRY website was updated with the latest [team information](https://lbry.io/team) which includes updated bios, new team members and Twitter/Github profile links. The updated YouTube sync page is still in progress as we finalize some of the backend changes needed to support it. ### LBRY Roadmap -The LBRY business team worked alongside the tech team to provide the community with a [roadmap of enhancements, features and new undertakings for 2018](https://lbry.io/roadmap). We hope this provides project supporters a transparent insight into what LBRY plans to accomplish in the mid to long term future. Have any feedback, we’d love to hear it in the #ideas-and-feedback channel on [Discord](https://chat.lbry.io). +The LBRY business team worked alongside the tech team to provide the community with a [roadmap of enhancements, features and new undertakings for 2018](https://lbry.io/roadmap). We hope this provides project supporters a transparent insight into what LBRY plans to accomplish in the mid to long-term future. Have any feedback; we’d love to hear it in the #ideas-and-feedback channel on [Discord](https://chat.lbry.io). ### Santatoshi LBC Tipping over the Holiday Season Our Discord server is armed with the almighty LBRY tipbot which allows us to reward our community members for their suggestions, feedback and other contributions. Over the holiday season, Santatoshi paid a visit on numerous occasions tipping LBC to innocent bystanders. To top things off on Christmas Day, Santa made it rain LBC with amounts up to 500 LBC to our most active community members. Over 12K LBC was given away! @@ -77,14 +77,14 @@ Head over to our #favoritecreators channel on [Discord](https://chat.lbry.io) wh ### Meetups and College Campus Initiatives Although we are still finalizing our programs for both meetups and college initiatives, we’d love to hear from your if you are interested in learning more! Please join us on the respective #meetup / #campus channels in [Discord](https//chat.lbry.io). Please keep reading below for updates from several pilot programs. -Last year we had a community member named Adrian, from Poland, reach out to us in order to raise awareness to LBRY in his circles which include a [famous choir](http://en.cantoresminores.pl/) and two universities - check out [this photo](https://spee.ch/d/adrian-lbry.jpeg) of him in action! He’s interested in more collaboration again this year and we are in the process of working out the details. Next, we have bounboun from Discord who gave a [presentation](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CvpdVm3YON0VP4PeZESLAc3ThwaWWI7NONN3NCZeTHo/edit#slide=id.g3293f0e87a_0_81) on January 30th during a gaming conference in France and he’ll also be talking about LBRY at a [french meetup on March 14 ](https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/Crypto-Alsace) which had over 200 guests previously! +Last year we had a community member named Adrian, from Poland, reach out to us in order to raise awareness to LBRY in his circles which include a [famous choir](http://en.cantoresminores.pl/) and two universities - check out [this photo](https://spee.ch/d/adrian-lbry.jpeg) of him in action! He’s interested in more collaboration again this year, and we are in the process of working out the details. Next, we have bounboun from Discord who gave a [presentation](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CvpdVm3YON0VP4PeZESLAc3ThwaWWI7NONN3NCZeTHo/edit#slide=id.g3293f0e87a_0_81) on January 30th during a gaming conference in France, and he’ll also be talking about LBRY at a [french meetup on March 14 ](https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/Crypto-Alsace) which had over 200 guests previously! Last but not least, we also received interest to collaborate with Avery who is part of the [Arizona State University Blockchain Innovation Society](http://asubis.weebly.com/) - initial talks are underway! ### Babson College -Professor [Steven Gordon](http://www.babson.edu/Academics/faculty/profiles/Pages/gordon-steven.aspx) from Babson College, a business school in Massachusettes, found out about LBRY when researching local blockchain projects and imediately contacted us for more information. He created a new class for this semester on Blockchain technology and will feature LBRY as a case study in the curriculum and one of our team members will be on site to assist! +Professor [Steven Gordon](http://www.babson.edu/Academics/faculty/profiles/Pages/gordon-steven.aspx) from Babson College, a business school in Massachusettes, found out about LBRY when researching local blockchain projects and immediately contacted us for more information. He created a new class for this semester on Blockchain technology and will feature LBRY as a case study in the curriculum, and one of our team members will be on site to assist! ### lbry.community Initiatives -[lbry.community](https://lbry.community/about/) is a completely independent, community run effort to help spread awareness to the importance of the LBRY protocol. We are thrilled at what they have been able to accomplish to date and are extremely excited that they are able to share a vision for LBRY which takes a unique, user focused approach compared to LBRY’s internal one. Recently, the community website went through a redesign which they promoted alongside various contests which included either visual and written requirements as well as simpler [reddit/Twitter initiatives (you can still enter until Feb 6!)](https://lbry.community/category/open-contests/) . The contest entry period ended with [19 video submissions](https://lbry.community/jan-competition-videos/) and [11 written articles](https://lbry.community/contests/), a truly impressive turnout! Contest voting ends on Feb 6, stay tuned for the results! +[lbry.community](https://lbry.community/about/) is a completely independent, community-run effort to help spread awareness to the importance of the LBRY protocol. We are thrilled at what they have been able to accomplish to date and are extremely excited that they are able to share a vision for LBRY which takes a unique, user-focused approach compared to LBRY’s internal one. Recently, the community website went through a redesign which they promoted alongside various contests which included either visual and written requirements as well as simpler [reddit/Twitter initiatives (you can still enter until Feb 6!)](https://lbry.community/category/open-contests/). The contest entry period ended with [19 video submissions](https://lbry.community/jan-competition-videos/) and [11 written articles](https://lbry.community/contests/), a truly impressive turnout! Contest voting ends on Feb 6, stay tuned for the results! If you are interested in helping out, please reach out to @rouse on [Discord](https://chat.lbry.io). diff --git a/content/news/16-digging-into-lbry.md b/content/news/16-digging-into-lbry.md index 9e7e960f..24e0536f 100644 --- a/content/news/16-digging-into-lbry.md +++ b/content/news/16-digging-into-lbry.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Digging Into LBRY: Our Inspiration & The Future of Content' date: '2015-11-05 21:08:22' @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ The greatest reward by far is the feeling that you are on to something absolutel **Mike Vine:** There isn’t really a system. There are many systems, and some are better than others. Services like Netflix and Hulu helped to break cable’s monopoly on TV content. YouTube allowed anyone to upload original content for a mass audience. But these are still centralized services. They are corporations that offer particular services according to their Terms of Use – or effectively, at their pleasure. -The risks of this came to the fore just last week with YouTube strong-arming publishers into its new “Red” premium service. Another example from a different industry is a few years back when Facebook starting throttling Page owners’ access to their own followers – many of which they had paid to accumulate. The lesson is that if you’re using a system that has a higher authority, you’re always vulnerable. +The risks of this came to the fore just last week with YouTube strong-arming publishers into its new “Red” premium service. Another example from a different industry is a few years back when Facebook was starting throttling Page owners’ access to their own followers – many of which they had paid to accumulate. The lesson is that if you’re using a system that has a higher authority, you’re always vulnerable. LBRY is an open-source protocol, like the ones that form the backbone of the internet. LBRY Inc. supports the development of the protocol, but it doesn’t control it. With the advent of the blockchain era, I think the internet will fulfill its promise of radically decentralizing the flow of information. We hope LBRY will be a big part of that. @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ We believe that if we don’t lay down rules for where data should be and who sh

**Bitcoin.com: How does this service resemble BitTorrent?** -**Kauffman:** It resembles BitTorrent in the ways that the data is actually transferred. LBRY is driven by a distributed hash table quite similar to the one that BitTorrent uses. It was also inspired by BitTorrent in that BitTorrent is generally a community of people interested in sharing access to information and knowledge. LBRY shares the same goals and extends existing torrents as a way of bootstrapping it’s network. +**Kauffman:** It resembles BitTorrent in the ways that the data is actually transferred. LBRY is driven by a distributed hash table quite similar to the one that BitTorrent uses. It was also inspired by BitTorrent in that BitTorrent is generally a community of people interested in sharing access to information and knowledge. LBRY shares the same goals and extends existing torrents as a way of bootstrapping its network. **Vine:** LBRY can actually accept torrent links as key values on the blockchain. So out of the gate, it will function as the world’s easiest torrent client. Instead of sending someone a complicated hyperlink, an independent artist can just say “Go to LBRY and type in hipster shorts to find my films.” But we expect LBRY’s built-in content hosting model to supplement or replace BitTorrent over time because of better incentives for everyone involved. @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ With LBRY, artists have a turnkey publishing, distribution, and payment platform **Kauffman:** The “big five” of media (film, video games, TV, music, and books) see over US$2 trillion per year. We think LBRY can play a role in the distribution of all of this. This answer is a verbose “Yes!” -**Vine:** Not only a living, but that mythical unicorn of the working world: a passive income. Instead of Uber, this is more like a ridesharing app where people can fill empty seats in your car for whichever direction you might be headed. But unlike with human travelers, data is not too picky about where it sits or what route it takes to where it’s going. +**Vine:** Not only a living but that mythical unicorn of the working world: a passive income. Instead of Uber, this is more like a ridesharing app where people can fill empty seats in your car for whichever direction you might be headed. But unlike with human travelers, data is not too picky about where it sits or what route it takes to where it’s going. So devoting hard drive space or bandwidth to LBRY is like suddenly filling your car on daily commutes with paying customers who keep to themselves and get out where you tell them. It’s a pretty sweet deal. diff --git a/content/news/161-nickatnyte.md b/content/news/161-nickatnyte.md index 5ca1f977..fc55b2fc 100644 --- a/content/news/161-nickatnyte.md +++ b/content/news/161-nickatnyte.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Clash Cash' date: '2018-02-22 00:20:00' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Are casual mobile games *really* casual? -A long time Clash series veteran [@nickatnyte](https://open.lbry.io/%40nickatnyte) (and more at [@nickatnyte2](https://open.lbry.io/%40nickatnyte2)) Nick Nyte and his guests dive deeper into the casual/mobile genre than you ever thought possible, digging out every last bit of strategy there is to glean. +A longtime Clash series veteran [@nickatnyte](https://open.lbry.io/%40nickatnyte) (and more at [@nickatnyte2](https://open.lbry.io/%40nickatnyte2)) Nick Nyte and his guests dive deeper into the casual/mobile genre than you ever thought possible, digging out every last bit of strategy there is to glean. He’s also a popular Fortnite streamer if action games are more your style. Either way, Nick’s knowledge and charisma make long streams fly by in an instant. diff --git a/content/news/162-colinslaststand.md b/content/news/162-colinslaststand.md index ad37b213..978ab6f0 100644 --- a/content/news/162-colinslaststand.md +++ b/content/news/162-colinslaststand.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'The Stand' date: '2018-03-01 00:20:00' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ You caught Mr. Moriarty’s show Sidequest [in January](https://lbry.io/news/sid -The prolific [Colin Moriarty](https://open.lbry.io/%40ColinsLastStand) (CLS, Sidequest, as well as podcast series Fireside Chats and now Knockback) has continued to forge his own path in games and news media with his own blend of political opinion, games criticism, and a wit that kills fluff pieces on site. He’s as no-nonsense as they come. Long form interviews, short form reviews, and video essays on what Trump, Oprah, and reactionary thought means for America, you’ll find no shortage of content from this IGN editor-turned-content-maverick. +The prolific [Colin Moriarty](https://open.lbry.io/%40ColinsLastStand) (CLS, Sidequest, as well as podcast series Fireside Chats and now Knockback) has continued to forge his own path in games and news media with his own blend of political opinion, games criticism, and a wit that kills fluff pieces on site. He’s as no-nonsense as they come. Long form interviews, short-form reviews, and video essays on what Trump, Oprah, and reactionary thought mean for America, you’ll find no shortage of content from this IGN editor-turned-content-maverick. Become a subscriber to [Colin’s Patreon here](https://www.patreon.com/colinslaststand/posts). diff --git a/content/news/163-lbry-development-community-update-Feb-2018.md b/content/news/163-lbry-development-community-update-Feb-2018.md index bc51d721..faf55f97 100644 --- a/content/news/163-lbry-development-community-update-Feb-2018.md +++ b/content/news/163-lbry-development-community-update-Feb-2018.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: tom-zarebczan title: 'Development and Community Update February 2018' date: '2018-03-01 18:00:00' @@ -8,46 +8,46 @@ In December, we published the [first ever LBRY Development and Community update] Please take a moment to read our [Looking Back and Moving Forward: LBRY in 2017/2018](https://lbry.io/news/lbry-in-2017-2018) blog post and check out our [roadmap](https://lbry.io/roadmap). -Before diving in, we want to let everyone know that we’ll be hosting a **live Ask me Anything event** with our CEO Jeremy Kauffman next **Friday (3/9) at 5:30PM ET** on Twitter and Reddit. This will be the first live stream from our office, so please bear with us through any technical difficulties. Join us on the [LBRY subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/lbry/) and use #lbryAMA on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/LBRYio), and bring some friends who have burning questions about LBRY! +Before diving in, we want to let everyone know that we’ll be hosting a **live Ask me Anything event** with our CEO Jeremy Kauffman next **Friday (3/9) at 5:30 PM ET** on Twitter and Reddit. This will be the first live stream from our office, so please bear with us through any technical difficulties. Join us on the [LBRY subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/lbry/) and use #lbryAMA on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/LBRYio), and bring some friends who have burning questions about LBRY! To skip the tech stuff and see what’s happened and what’s next in the LBRY community, click the link below. Otherwise, read on! [Skip to **Community Happenings**](#com-updates) # Development Updates {#dev-updates} -All of our code is open source and available on [GitHub](https://github.com/lbryio). Are you a dev and want to find out more? Check out our [general contributing guide](https://lbry.io/faq/contributing) and our LBRY App specific contributing [document](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md). Please be patient with us while we improve our technical documentation. Our plan is to create a technical reference site which will be developer focused at https://lbry.tech which will also include a StackExchange like forum for Q&A/troubleshooting. +All of our code is open source and available on [GitHub](https://github.com/lbryio). Are you a dev and want to find out more? Check out our [general contributing guide](https://lbry.io/faq/contributing) and our LBRY App specific contributing [document](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md). Please be patient with us while we improve our technical documentation. Our plan is to create a technical reference site which will be developer focused at https://lbry.tech which will also include a StackExchange like a forum for Q&A/troubleshooting. ### App and Protocol Summary As you may know from our previous updates, the LBRY app is undergoing a redesign which is taking up a large chunk of the team’s time but the app team is aiming to release a patch to version 0.20 which brings a few bug fixes, an updated LBRY protocol version and possibly a new feature or two (spee.ch thumbnail uploads from within the app, automated subscription downloads). -On the app side, bug fixes will include: 1) the sorting of published claims, 2) video player issues where content does not play on first attempt, 3) app state will be saved when closing LBRY to tray, 4) disabling of drag and drop of files into the app, 5) poor error messages when publishing and 6) start time of night mode. +On the app side, bug fixes will include: 1) the sorting of published claims, 2) video player issues where content does not play on the first attempt, 3) app state will be saved when closing LBRY to tray, 4) disabling of drag and drop of files into the app, 5) poor error messages when publishing and 6) start time of night mode. The 0.19 LBRY protocol update is in the final stages of testing and will also include many bug fixes and enhancements. See a full changelog of the [current release candidate](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry/releases/tag/v0.19.0rc37) for details. Some of the highlights are: 1) better tracking of edited claims for both publishers and downloaders, 2) ability to automatically renew expiring claims, 3) ability to update claims if your current LBC balance doesn’t cover the claim amount (it will use the claim amount in the calculation), 4) ability to re-download content at updated claims, 5) improved startup performance, 6) a single database for claim and file information, 7) transaction list to include abandon claim information and 8) smarter wallet address reuse and fixing bugs where addresses were created incorrectly. -After this round of protocol enhancements, the team will be focusing on improving resolve(process by which claims are looked up on the blockchain) and download performance, availability in the LBRY Peer to Peer layer and blockchain sync optimizations. +After this round of protocol enhancements, the team will be focusing on improving resolve(a process by which claims are looked upon the blockchain) and download performance, availability in the LBRY Peer to Peer layer and blockchain sync optimizations. Stay tuned for an updated version of the LBRY app next week! In the meantime, you can download the current version [here](https://lbry.io/get?auto=1) if you don’t have it installed already! ### App Redesign The LBRY App redesign continues to make great progress you can follow along on [GitHub](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/issues/848) for the latest status and updates. The latest focus has been on refactoring the inner workings of the Publish page into a more optimized version using the React framework. We also have a community member, @btzr, who is helping out in migrating the dark theme into the new design. -Want to explore a web based prototype of the new LBRY app design? Head over to [https://design.lbry.io](https://design.lbry.io) to get a preview of what’s to come. This page works best on a Desktop but may display correctly in landscape mode on mobile. *Please note: some of the design features like notifications and commenting are still experimental and most likely will not roll out with the first iteration of the re-design as they require additional support from the protocol to work properly.* +Want to explore a web-based prototype of the new LBRY app design? Head over to [https://design.lbry.io](https://design.lbry.io) to get a preview of what’s to come. This page works best on a Desktop but may display correctly in landscape mode on mobile. *Please note: some of the design features like notifications and commenting are still experimental and most likely will not roll out with the first iteration of the re-design as they require additional support from the protocol to work properly.* ![App redesign early preview](https://spee.ch/1/app-redesign-preview.jpeg) ### Subscription Enhancements in Progress -A new round of enhancements to the Subscription feature are being developed. The goal is to increase interactivity, engagement and notification for users who subscribe to channels on LBRY. This will include an option to automatically download new content as it is added to a channel as well as notification features within the app and email. Have questions or comments, drop us a line on the [GitHub issue](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/issues/994). +A new round of enhancements to the Subscription feature is being developed. The goal is to increase interactivity, engagement and notification for users who subscribe to channels on LBRY. This will include an option to automatically download new content as it is added to a channel as well as notification features within the app and email. Have questions or comments, drop us a line on the [GitHub issue](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/issues/994). ### LBRY Mobile for Android -LBRY recently worked with a user interface designer who came up with a very nice and simple design prototype, check out video below for a preview. The process of incorporating this prototype into React Native code is underway. To solve delays deploying the app changes, we had to come up with a way to build the UI and daemon separately, such that the React Native app can be reloaded without having to rebuild the daemon each time (slow!). This enables testing the UI changes relatively quickly against any stable or development build of the daemon. There is a good chance that we will have a basic working mobile Android app in a few weeks! +LBRY recently worked with a user interface designer who came up with a very nice and simple design prototype, check out the video below for a preview. The process of incorporating this prototype into React Native code is underway. To solve delays deploying the app changes, we had to come up with a way to build the UI and daemon separately, such that the React Native app can be reloaded without having to rebuild the daemon each time (slow!). This enables testing the UI changes relatively quickly against any stable or development build of the daemon. There is a good chance that we will have a basic working mobile Android app in a few weeks! ### spee.ch Update -Spee.ch is now using React! As spee.ch began to grow, we soon realized that in order to provide a robust front end experience we would need more flexibility in the way we build that experience. With that goal in mind, we spent the past few weeks converting the front end code from static handlebars templates to a full fledged React app. This will allow us to do a lot more with efficiently reusing components, building more robust tools for users, and hopefully makes the code base more accessible to community developers who are already using the popular React framework. As part of this transition, we also converted some of the back end code to perform server side rendering and updated the api endpoints. +Spee.ch is now using React! As spee.ch began to grow, we soon realized that in order to provide a robust front-end experience we would need more flexibility in the way we build that experience. With that goal in mind, we spent the past few weeks converting the front end code from static handlebars templates to a full-fledged React app. This will allow us to do a lot more with efficiently reusing components, building more robust tools for users, and hopefully makes the code base more accessible to community developers who are already using the popular React framework. As part of this transition, we also converted some of the back end code to perform server-side rendering and updated the API endpoints. ### Automated Testing and Coding Tests -As part of our push for improving scaling and overall performance, reliability and availability of the LBRY protocol we've been putting a lot of effort into increasing code coverage (lines of code covered by automated tests) and the sophistication of our integration testing. For example, improve the distributed file sharing protocol we created network models with simulated adverse conditions and then analyzed how LBRY DHT responds to these conditions. Many bugs have been fixed and improvements developed as a result of this work; the best part is that we're doing this in an automated fashion so we'll know instantly when any regressions happen and fix them before deploying new code. Unit testing for blockchain, wallet and other common use cases has also been expanding. +As part of our push for improving scaling and overall performance, reliability and availability of the LBRY protocol we've been putting a lot of effort into increasing code coverage (lines of code covered by automated tests) and the sophistication of our integration testing. For example, improve the distributed file sharing protocol we created network models with simulated adverse conditions and then analyzed how LBRY DHT responds to these conditions. Many bugs have been fixed, and improvements developed as a result of this work; the best part is that we're doing this in an automated fashion, so we'll know instantly when any regressions happen and fix them before deploying new code. Unit testing for blockchain, wallet and other common use cases has also been expanding. ![Code coverage sample](https://spee.ch/2/code-cov.png) @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ We will tip LBC if you tag us on Twitter or Facebook with a picture of you rocki Over the last few months, we’ve noticed that the LBRY mining hash rate has gone up significantly due to the manufacturing of FPGA (specialized mining hardware) and we’ve noticed our [community](https://github.com/lbryio/lbrycrd/issues/85) has their concerns about centralization as well. We will be addressing the general blockchain security and economics discussion with a blog post that explains our take and potential solutions. ### Youtube Sync Site Almost Ready! -Our revamped YouTube sync page (replacing [this one](https://lbry.io/youtube)) is almost ready to go live! This program will begin to target YouTubers more aggressively with the goal of having them sync their content to the LBRY network. The new process will allow them to claim their channel directly on the LBRY network during signup, detail the monthly LBC incentive based on subscriber counts and provide a sync status view so they monitor the sync progress. Stay tuned for updates! +Our revamped YouTube sync page (replacing [this one](https://lbry.io/youtube)) is almost ready to go live! This program will begin to target YouTubers more aggressively with the goal of having them sync their content to the LBRY network. The new process will allow them to claim their channel directly on the LBRY network during signup, detail the monthly LBC incentive based on subscriber counts and provide a sync status view, so they monitor the sync progress. Stay tuned for updates! ![YouTube Sync preview](https://spee.ch/3/sync.png) @@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ Our revamped YouTube sync page (replacing [this one](https://lbry.io/youtube)) i We’ve surpassed 15k followers on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/lbryio) and 30k followers on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/lbryio) - as our audience keeps growing, there will be more opportunities than ever for new users to discover LBRY. We also want our community to be an integral part of our social presence - if you haven’t yet, join our [Discord](https://chat.lbry.io), and feel free to throw out any suggestions for posts, articles, or individuals you think we should reach out to! ### Twitter LBC Tip Bot -We have opened up a bounty for a [Twitter Tip Bot](https://lbry.io/bounty/twitter-tipbot) to expand our ability to distribute LBC to our Twitter followers. This will accompany our Discord and Reddit tip bots which are powerful tools used by ourselves and our community to reward LBRYians for their contributions, testing and feedback. It will work by tagging the tipbot user in Twitter replies/messages with keywords such as “tip”, “balance”, “withdraw”, “deposit” - very similar to our other tip bots. A community member is very close to getting a tipbot working and you can follow [@LBC_TipBot](https://twitter.com/@LBC_TipBot) for updates. +We have opened up a bounty for a [Twitter Tip Bot](https://lbry.io/bounty/twitter-tipbot) to expand our ability to distribute LBC to our Twitter followers. This will accompany our Discord and Reddit tip bots which are powerful tools used by ourselves and our community to reward LBRYians for their contributions, testing and feedback. It will work by tagging the tipbot user in Twitter replies/messages with keywords such as “tip”, “balance”, “withdraw”, “deposit” - very similar to our other tip bots. A community member is very close to getting a tipbot working, and you can follow [@LBC_TipBot](https://twitter.com/@LBC_TipBot) for updates. ### BitcoinTalk Official and Moderated Thread We are in the beginning stages of gathering information to create a new and official LBRY Bitcointalk thread. There is an [unofficial one](https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1541268.new#new) out in the wild currently, but it was not started by LBRY Inc, nor is it moderated. The goal is to serve the Crypto community with another medium of discussion and collaboration. It will be a moderated thread which will have specific rules against the typical hyping / pump market talk as this type of banter is not something LBRY participates in, nor does it help the project mature. @@ -97,12 +97,12 @@ LBRY has officially launched their Meetups and College programs! We are [looking ![Meetup and College initiative](https://spee.ch/7/meet-LBRY.png) ### LBRY.Community Contest Winners -The [LBRY.Community contest](https://lbry.community/category/votable-contest-entries/) from January wrapped up and the [winners](https://lbry.community/contest-winners-january-2018/) were first announced and tipped on our Discord channel, congrats to all the winners! All entrants were given LBC Credits as a participation bonus and LBRY.Community is also giving out stickers and handbags to all participants and judges. Thanks again to @rouse and @coolguy3289 for coordinating! The next phase of LBRY.Community’s plans are being discussed with our team. +The [LBRY.Community contest](https://lbry.community/category/votable-contest-entries/) from January wrapped up, and the [winners](https://lbry.community/contest-winners-january-2018/) were first announced and tipped on our Discord channel, congrats to all the winners! All entrants were given LBC Credits as a participation bonus and LBRY.Community is also giving out stickers and handbags to all participants and judges. Thanks again to @rouse and @coolguy3289 for coordinating! The next phase of LBRY.Community’s plans are being discussed with our team. ### New and updated LBRY FAQ Articles -We recently revamped and simplified our [“What is LBRY?”](https://lbry.io/faq/what-is-lbry) FAQ so it’s a tad easier to digest for first time LBRY users. +We recently revamped and simplified our [“What is LBRY?”](https://lbry.io/faq/what-is-lbry) FAQ, so it’s a tad easier to digest for first time LBRY users. -The new [LBRY Basics](https://lbry.io/faq/lbry-basics) FAQ entry which will provide first-time (and existing) LBRY app users a better understanding of the various components within the app. It also explains what LBRY accounts are used for and stresses that all LBRY data, including your wallet where credits are stored, is only available on your computer and should be [backed up](https://lbry.io/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) accordingly. +The new [LBRY Basics](https://lbry.io/faq/lbry-basics) FAQ entry which will provide first-time (and existing) LBRY app users a better understanding of the various components of the app. It also explains what LBRY accounts are used for and stresses that all LBRY data, including your wallet where credits are stored, is only available on your computer and should be [backed up](https://lbry.io/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) accordingly. We’ve also added FAQs which detail LBRY’s [content policy](https://lbry.io/faq/content) and [acceptable use policy](https://lbry.io/faq/acceptable-use-policy). Thanks to @julie for her hard work on these! @@ -111,14 +111,14 @@ Have an idea for a FAQ or want to help us improve the current ones, check out th ### Spee.ch Biz Dev LBRY is actively looking for file sharing websites which could potentially build upon spee.ch’s codebase or be developed alongside it. We have reached out to numerous candidates, held introductory meetings and will continue to research additional potential partnerships. We are looking for developers who share a vision that is culturally aligned with ours: supporting free speech and decentralized technology. Are you interested or know anyone that is? Feel free to reach out to Bill (@billbit on Discord) or via [email](mailto:bill@lbry.io). -We are also actively looking for communities or websites that could make use of spee.ch’s image sharing features. This includes researching plugins to applications like Wordpress that would make such an integration easier for users. +We are also actively looking for communities or websites that could make use of spee.ch’s image sharing features. This includes researching plugins for applications like Wordpress that would make such an integration easier for users. ### Babson College Update On February 22, LBRY CEO Jeremy Kauffman and Growth Director Natalie Mitchell gave a business focused presentation on LBRY and blockchain technology to a group of college students in Professor [Steven Gordon](http://www.babson.edu/Academics/faculty/profiles/Pages/gordon-steven.aspx)’s class at Babson College, a business school in Massachusetts. Natalie shared this feedback with the team: "The presentation was really fantastic - which is to say, it turned into a conversation with the students, as well as some Babson faculty who were in attendance. All in attendance kept the very thoughtful questions flowing, which always makes for a fun time if you're the presenters! I'm happy to say that our time there sparked conversations with a few very bright minds who are interested in participating in our fledgling internship program, so that felt like a definite win. -The take-away, for me, was clear: Students of business/economics are taking note of what is happening in the blockchain space, and they want to be a part of it. Higher education is following suit, moving quickly to offer coursework to prepare future business leaders for the work of further progressing the decentralized business model. It is an understatement to say that this is an exciting time to be working in tech. I can't wait to see what these students, and others, will end up contributing to the space." +The takeaway, for me, was clear: Students of business/economics are taking note of what is happening in the blockchain space, and they want to be a part of it. Higher education is following suit, moving quickly to offer coursework to prepare future business leaders for the work of further progressing the decentralized business model. It is an understatement to say that this is an exciting time to be working in tech. I can't wait to see what these students, and others, will end up contributing to the space." [Back to **Development Updates**](#dev-updates) diff --git a/content/news/17-rpi-hackers-meet-lbry-rcos-presentation.md b/content/news/17-rpi-hackers-meet-lbry-rcos-presentation.md index 9dca2e25..61b2d06d 100644 --- a/content/news/17-rpi-hackers-meet-lbry-rcos-presentation.md +++ b/content/news/17-rpi-hackers-meet-lbry-rcos-presentation.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ title: RPI Hackers Meet LBRY (Notes and Slides from RCOS Presentation) date: '2015-11-17 01:29:07' --- -Last Friday, we had the pleasure of presenting LBRY to [RCOS](http://rcos.rpi.edu/), the Rensselaer Center for Open Source Software. Jimmy was a member of this group when he attended RPI and I certainly would have if I have known it had existed! In the years since I attended RPI it's grown from a handful of students to this: +Last Friday, we had the pleasure of presenting LBRY to [RCOS](http://rcos.rpi.edu/), the Rensselaer Center for Open Source Software. Jimmy was a member of this group when he attended RPI, and I certainly would have if I have known it had existed! In the years since I attended RPI it's grown from a handful of students to this: ![RCOS 2015](http://rcos.rpi.edu/site-media/rcos/images/spring2015-group.jpg) @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ We gave a short overview of LBRY aimed at an audience that would already know Bi ### Reaction The RCOS attendees expressed a lot of interest in LBRY and asked some great questions like: -* How is this different from [Sia Coin](https://sia.tech/)? (Sia makes promises we do not and our naming/design is focused on discovery. We have clearer path to traction by extending BitTorrent.) +* How is this different from [Sia Coin](https://sia.tech/)? (Sia makes promises we do not, and our naming/design is focused on discovery. We have a clearer path to traction by extending BitTorrent.) * What can you do to keep content infringing on copyright off the network? (We cannot remove it, but we cannot emphasize enough that this is a terrible idea and that you are liable if you do this. We are allocating a lot of resources to getting right's holders on board.) * Can you be sure LBRY's naming system will result in right's holders owning names? (You can never be certain of anything, but we think economic theory sure makes it likely.) * How does LBRY extending BitTorrent work? (Metadata stored in LBRY blockchain maps to a torrent hash.) diff --git a/content/news/18-its-time-to-liberate-anne-franks-diary.md b/content/news/18-its-time-to-liberate-anne-franks-diary.md index c94862a9..36e8250a 100644 --- a/content/news/18-its-time-to-liberate-anne-franks-diary.md +++ b/content/news/18-its-time-to-liberate-anne-franks-diary.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: It’s Time To Liberate Anne Frank’s Diary date: '2015-11-18 14:27:39' cover: 'anne-frank-diary.jpg' --- -It’s time to liberate Anne Frank’s diary so it is available to all of mankind. +It’s time to liberate Anne Frank’s diary, so it is available to all of humanity. But extreme US copyright law may keep that from happening. The current battle over the diary illustrates one of the biggest problems with centralized systems – their potential for abuse. @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ You’re probably familiar with *The Diary of Anne Frank*, also known as *The Di Anne died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945 at the age of 15. Herein lies the roots of the copyright battle over her diary. -The Anne Frank Fonds now holds the copyright. The foundation was set up by Anne’s father, Otto Frank, before his death in 1980. Under the law, the diary should become public domain on January 1, 2016 – 70 years after Anne’s death. But Anne Frank Fonds now claims Otto was a coauthor, even though he was previously considered the “editor.” The foundation now insists Otto’s co-authorship extends the copyright to 2050 – 70 years after *his* death. +The Anne Frank Fonds now holds the copyright. The foundation was set up by Anne’s father, Otto Frank, before his death in 1980. Under the law, the diary should become public domain on January 1, 2016 – 70 years after Anne’s death. But Anne Frank Fonds now claims Otto was a co-author, even though he was previously considered the “editor.” The foundation now insists Otto’s co-authorship extends the copyright to 2050 – 70 years after *his* death. Of course, Anne Frank Fonds stands to collect a significant amount of money in royalties over that time. @@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ Michael Hiltzik goes on: > “Instead of providing a limited monopoly to creators to promote the flow of artistic works to the public, it's become a practically limitless source of income to creators' heirs – sometimes generations removed – and corporate rights holders.” -The truth of the matter is it’s not generally creators’ heirs that reap the financial rewards. It’s often large corporations that use the law like a billy club to keep things out of the public domain and maintain the flow of royalties. +The truth of the matter is it’s not generally creators’ heirs that reap the financial rewards. It’s often large corporations that use the law as a billy club to keep things out of the public domain and maintain the flow of royalties. -An article on [BoingBoing](http://boingboing.net/2015/11/14/copyfraud-anne-frank-foundati.html) characterized Anne Frank Fonds’ legal maneuvering as “fraud.” By suddenly and inexplicably transforming Otto’s role from a mere editor to a coauthor, the foundation insured itself a steady stream of revenue for years to come. As a result, the general public may will likely be denied general access to this historically significant work. +An article on [BoingBoing](http://boingboing.net/2015/11/14/copyfraud-anne-frank-foundati.html) characterized Anne Frank Fonds’ legal maneuvering as “fraud.” By suddenly and inexplicably transforming Otto’s role from a mere editor to a coauthor, the foundation insured itself a steady stream of revenue for years to come. As a result, the general public will likely be denied general access to this historically significant work. As Rick Falkvinge argues, these archaic copyright laws simply [don’t work in the Internet age](https://torrentfreak.com/anne-frank-scandal-an-underreported-copyright-monopoly-abuse-151115/): @@ -38,4 +38,4 @@ The real question is why should the distribution of Anne Frank’s diary be limi If not for the archaic copyright monopoly, LBRY could add this significant historical work to its collection. That would make it accessible to people around the world, even in places where traditional book distribution is difficult, or where authoritarian governments might want to censor access to it. -Anne Frank’s Diary wasn’t written to make a buck. It is part of the heritage of humanity and it should be available for everyone to experience. +Anne Frank’s Diary wasn’t written to make a buck. It is part of the heritage of humanity, and it should be available for everyone to experience. diff --git a/content/news/19-free-lbry-credits-come-and-get-em.md b/content/news/19-free-lbry-credits-come-and-get-em.md index e3804ffb..18c0107a 100644 --- a/content/news/19-free-lbry-credits-come-and-get-em.md +++ b/content/news/19-free-lbry-credits-come-and-get-em.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Free LBRY Credits: Come and Get ‘Em!' date: '2015-11-24 19:43:59' @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ We are fast approaching the deadline to earn free LBRY credits (LBC) by being an A warm shoutout to Amanda Johnson, who reminded her viewers of this opportunity in the most recent regular episode of [The Daily Decrypt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNCLd2r19wpWWQE6yDLOOQ/featured).

The Daily Decrypt plugs LBRY

Here’s what she had to say: -> "LBRY is an alpha stage protocol right now, which would make content viewable on URIs [Uniform Resource Identifier] which are not HTTP, but rather LBRY-specific URIs. Basically, combining the functionality of BitTorrent with the incentives of Bitcoin and the file storage capabilities of STRJ. They’re looking for people to just try to download and use their alpha software, which has to be done from the command line. If you’re comfortable with that and you’re willing to just download it and tell them how it felt for you, they’ll give you 1,000 LBRY tokens. You just fill out a survey once you’ve completed the download process, send it back to them, and you get the bits." +> "LBRY is an alpha stage protocol right now, which would make content viewable on URIs [Uniform Resource Identifier] which are not HTTP, but rather LBRY-specific URIs. Basically, combining the functionality of BitTorrent with the incentives of Bitcoin and the file storage capabilities of STRJ. They’re looking for people to try to download and use their alpha software, which has to be done from the command line. If you’re comfortable with that and you’re willing just to download it and tell them how it felt for you, they’ll give you 1,000 LBRY tokens. You just fill out a survey once you’ve completed the download process, send it back to them, and you get the bits." You may remember Amanda from her guest blog post here last month – [LBRY Gets Content Creators Out of Precarious Position](http://blog.lbry.io/lbry-gets-content-creators-out-of-precarious-position-daily-decrypts-amanda-b-johnson/). diff --git a/content/news/20-open-a-valve-to-gush-classic-movies.md b/content/news/20-open-a-valve-to-gush-classic-movies.md index 52d568a0..d5c4ad74 100644 --- a/content/news/20-open-a-valve-to-gush-classic-movies.md +++ b/content/news/20-open-a-valve-to-gush-classic-movies.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: Open a Valve to Gush Classic Movies date: '2015-12-02 19:04:36' @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Movie history experts estimate some 700 films from the 1930s and 40s are sequest Universal and other movie studios recognize the marketable value in classic films, as well as publicity value in serving as responsible stewards of cultural assets. But studios still face a daunting question: how do they make their treasure trove of films accessible to the public in an economically viable way? -Producing DVDs gets expensive, and the market remains limited by the retail distribution network. It costs a lot to employ people, pay rent, and keep the lights on – even if you’re an Amazon warehouse. Some studios have created their own streaming services, but thereagain, the studios incur the cost of developing and maintaining the infrastructure. +Producing DVDs gets expensive, and the market remains limited by the retail distribution network. It costs a lot to employ people, pay rent, and keep the lights on – even if you’re an Amazon warehouse. Some studios have created their own streaming services, but there again, the studios incur the cost of developing and maintaining the infrastructure. "The studios seem to be sitting on a lot of films, but they're limited by budget and by their projected return on investment," Alan Rode, a director of the Film Noir Foundation, told the LA Times. "But it's not like you open a valve and films come gushing out. If they can't realize a profit on it, they're not going to do it." @@ -22,6 +22,6 @@ In fact, LBRY is a valve that could literally gush movies. The LBRY platform allows movie buffs like Will McKinley and Nora Fiore to connect directly to content published by anyone – including major movie studios. It also lets producers distribute content to niche markets in an economically viable way. -Universal could easily publish “Alias Nick Beal” at the URL lbry://AliasNickBeal. Classic film lovers searching for the movie by title or keyword could then access the link and spend credits to watch the movie. Universal gets paid and the user gets a hassle-free, seamless movie-viewing experience, all without any reserving server space or negotiating complex licensing deals. +Universal could easily publish “Alias Nick Beal” at the URL lbry://AliasNickBeal. Classic film lovers searching for the movie by title or keyword could then access the link and spend credits to watch the movie. Universal gets paid, and the user gets a hassle-free, seamless movie-viewing experience, all without any reserving server space or negotiating complex licensing deals. LBRY provides just the outlet movie studios need to bring these wonderful classic films out of their musty vaults and into the living rooms of eager movie fans. Let’s open the valve! diff --git a/content/news/21-gmu-economist-alex-tabarrok-joins-lbry.md b/content/news/21-gmu-economist-alex-tabarrok-joins-lbry.md index 6fa2c5af..84220eee 100644 --- a/content/news/21-gmu-economist-alex-tabarrok-joins-lbry.md +++ b/content/news/21-gmu-economist-alex-tabarrok-joins-lbry.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: GMU Economist Alex Tabarrok Joins LBRY date: '2015-12-07 17:33:37' @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ date: '2015-12-07 17:33:37' LBRY Inc., the startup employing Bitcoin’s blockchain technology to revolutionize how the world distributes and consumes digital media, has added another renowned advisor to its team. -Economist Alex Tabarrok has joined LBRY as the company’s Economic Advisor. Tabarrok is Bartley J. Madden Chair in Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and director of The Center for Study of Public Choice at George Mason. He is a well published author in the field of law and economics, and is perhaps best known for his blog [Marginal Revolution](http://marginalrevolution.com/), a collaboration with fellow GMU economist Tyler Cowen. Tabarrok will provide expert guidance in creating incentives to maximize the utility of the LBRY content marketplace. +Economist Alex Tabarrok has joined LBRY as the company’s Economic Advisor. Tabarrok is Bartley J. Madden Chair in Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and director of The Center for Study of Public Choice at George Mason. He is a well-published author in the field of law and economics and is perhaps best known for his blog [Marginal Revolution](http://marginalrevolution.com/), a collaboration with fellow GMU economist Tyler Cowen. Tabarrok will provide expert guidance in creating incentives to maximize the utility of the LBRY content marketplace. Alex Tabarrok, Economic Advisor to LBRY @@ -14,10 +14,10 @@ LBRY is the first decentralized, open-source, encrypted content distribution ser “LBRY is designing the rules for a new global market that will let suppliers and demanders of information trade more easily, quickly and securely than ever before,” Tabarrok said. “As an economist, the opportunity to help engineer an open, decentralized, incentive-compatible institution with global reach is thrilling!” -His specialties align well with the effort. Tabarrok is a recognized expert in the study of entrepreneurship, the role of structural incentives in the functioning of markets, and patent system reform. These subjects were addressed at length is his most recent book, *Launching the Innovation Renaissance*. +His specialties align well with the effort. Tabarrok is a recognized expert in the study of entrepreneurship, the role of structural incentives in the functioning of markets, and patent system reform. These subjects were addressed at length in his most recent book, *Launching the Innovation Renaissance*. -Tabarrok’s deep understanding of how markets function, and his ability to apply timeless economic ideas to new technologies will help move LBRY Inc. forward as it prepares to launch its platform. Tabarrok said: +Tabarrok’s deep understanding of how markets function and his ability to apply timeless economic ideas to new technologies will help move LBRY Inc. forward as it prepares to launch its platform. Tabarrok said: >"Markets were operating for thousands of years before their principles were well understood. Today, we are using those principles to code new markets with the potential to unlock vast sources of wealth." -Interested in speaking with Tabarrok for a news or tech publication? Please email Mike Vine, LBRY's Technology Evangelist, to schedule an interview. +Interested in speaking with Tabarrok for news or tech publication? Please email Mike Vine, LBRY's Technology Evangelist, to schedule an interview. diff --git a/content/news/22-building-the-web-3-0-decentralizing-content-in-an-age-of-centralization.md b/content/news/22-building-the-web-3-0-decentralizing-content-in-an-age-of-centralization.md index 0bb1783e..9698aca6 100644 --- a/content/news/22-building-the-web-3-0-decentralizing-content-in-an-age-of-centralization.md +++ b/content/news/22-building-the-web-3-0-decentralizing-content-in-an-age-of-centralization.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Web 3.0 with Albert K Lu: Movies, Songs, and Books with No Gatekeepers (Sorry iTunes)' date: '2015-12-09 16:38:00' @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ date: '2015-12-09 16:38:00' Still trying to wrap your head around LBRY? Mike Vine, our Technology Evangelist, explained the nuts and bolt in this interview with Albert K. Lu on *The Power & Market Report*. Vine emphasized that LBRY's vision is to create a decentralized standard for sharing content in an increasingly centralized Internet: -> "One of the key pieces of what I'm calling 'web 3.0' – this new, completely decentralized Internet that runs on blockchains – is that in the world we live in, unfortunately, centralization presents certain risks that are just unavoidable. You can have the most benevolent company in the world, but if a government comes knocking and says, 'You need to take down that content or we're going to shut down your bank account,' or 'You need to stop accepting bitcoin or we're going to put you out of business,' [the company will] generally make the rational choice to continue on and deal with that. But that makes us all vulnerable." +> "One of the key pieces of what I'm calling 'web 3.0' – this new, completely decentralized Internet that runs on blockchains – is that in the world we live in, unfortunately, centralization presents certain risks that are just unavoidable. You can have the most benevolent company in the world, but if a government comes knocking and says, 'You need to take down that content, or we're going to shut down your bank account,' or 'You need to stop accepting Bitcoin, or we're going to put you out of business,' [the company will] generally make the rational choice to continue and deal with that. But that makes us all vulnerable."

diff --git a/content/news/23-bravenewcoin.md b/content/news/23-bravenewcoin.md index c7d4a7a5..98bf6f47 100644 --- a/content/news/23-bravenewcoin.md +++ b/content/news/23-bravenewcoin.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'BraveNewCoin Compares LBRY to Alexandria: Who Will Be the First to Supplant BitTorrent?' date: '2015-12-17 21:55:57' @@ -16,11 +16,11 @@ But to the point. [BraveNewCoin published the first side-by-side comparison of L >"LBRY in much the same way you would register a domain name for your website that starts with an 'http://', in LBRY, you would register a name for each piece of content that you want to share, and those start with 'lbry://'. ->"The idea is that web browsers will eventually read those links automatically, so that you can simply click on an URL like 'lbry://wonderfullife' in order to watch the movie 'It's a wonderful life.'" +>"The idea is that web browsers will eventually read those links automatically so that you can simply click on an URL like 'lbry://wonderfullife' in order to watch the movie 'It's a wonderful life.'" There's just one detail BraveNewCoin gets wrong in their conclusion: -> "Both Alexandria and LBRY have their strengths and weaknesses, and perhaps both will find a niche and thrive. Without accepting bitcoins, however, LBRY could have a very hard time convincing users to buy and use an additional currency. Meanwhile, Alexandria has a clear lead in development. No matter which succeeds, we can all look forward to new ways for publishers to distribute content." +> "Both Alexandria and LBRY have their strengths and weaknesses, and perhaps both will find a niche and thrive. Without accepting bitcoins, however, LBRY could have a tough time convincing users to buy and use an additional currency. Meanwhile, Alexandria has a clear lead in development. No matter which succeeds, we can all look forward to new ways for publishers to distribute content." The truth is that the LBRY protocol will allow patrons to pay publishers and hosts in BTC, though the default is LBC (LBRY credits). So as far as the patron is concerned, LBRY can run on bitcoin. The only time a user must use LBC is to reserve a name to ​**publish**​ content. diff --git a/content/news/24-our-christmas-surprise.md b/content/news/24-our-christmas-surprise.md index 70a4a5c2..b90697f2 100644 --- a/content/news/24-our-christmas-surprise.md +++ b/content/news/24-our-christmas-surprise.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: mike-vine title: Our Christmas Surprise! date: '2015-12-24 02:27:31' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ We at LBRY have spent the past several months talking up our protocol. It’s th Today, we reveal the answer. -All of our talk of indie artists and global content distribution was really a red herring. LBRY is actually designed to do one thing and one thing only: play the film *It’s A Wonderful Life*. +All of our talk of indie artists and global content distribution was really a red herring. LBRY is designed to do one thing and one thing only: play the film *It’s A Wonderful Life*. We’re actually shocked how many of you didn’t notice this. In all of our promotional materials, only one piece of content is ever accessed. That’s right, *It’s A Wonderful Life*. diff --git a/content/news/25-huemer-joins-lbry-ethical-advisor.md b/content/news/25-huemer-joins-lbry-ethical-advisor.md index b3398c84..e2b15e0f 100644 --- a/content/news/25-huemer-joins-lbry-ethical-advisor.md +++ b/content/news/25-huemer-joins-lbry-ethical-advisor.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: LBRY Blockchain App Can Now Tell Right From Wrong date: '2015-12-30 14:59:29' @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ We might have our moments of cynicism, but we don’t buy into the ethics-free b Huemer is a rising star in the world of ethical philosophy, with several books to his name and a [hit TED talk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JYL5VUe5NQ). -Huemer is professor of ethics at the University of Colorado with a focus on ethical intuitionism. He’s written on a wide range of subjects including philosophical skepticism, the problem of induction, ethical intuitionism, moral realism, free will, and deontological ethics. +Huemer is a professor of ethics at the University of Colorado with a focus on ethical intuitionism. He’s written on a wide range of subjects including philosophical skepticism, the problem of induction, ethical intuitionism, moral realism, free will, and deontological ethics. In addition to his clear expertise in putting big words together to sound important, we believe that this background will enable Prof. Huemer to ensure that LBRY does the right things for the right reasons, as we endeavor to develop the first decentralized, open-source, encrypted content distribution network. @@ -30,6 +30,6 @@ Prof. Huemer earned a doctorate in philosophy from Rutgers in 1998. He’s writt With decentralization at its core, LBRY is designed to be a “trustless system,” without the gatekeepers and middlemen inherent in the way we share information today. But LBRY Inc. will surely remain a guiding authority on the development of the protocol and its mass adoption, and co-founder Mike Vine said he was thrilled to have somebody with Huemer’s credentials to help guide the process: -“Professor Huemer studies a subject few will touch nowadays: ethics. He's known for starting from premises everyone can agree on and arriving at profound conclusions – simply by following a logical train of thought,” Vine said. “If LBRY succeeds, the executive team will face decisions that will affect multitudes of people. I'm glad to have someone on board who can serve as an independent voice if we lose sight of our mission, or start rationalizing short-sighted decisions. Many people will question what use a company has for an Ethical Advisor; the better questions is why every company doesn't have one.” +“Professor Huemer studies a subject few will touch nowadays: ethics. He's known for starting from premises everyone can agree on and be arriving at profound conclusions – simply by following a logical train of thought,” Vine said. “If LBRY succeeds, the executive team will face decisions that will affect multitudes of people. I'm glad to have someone on board who can serve as an independent voice if we lose sight of our mission, or start rationalizing short-sighted decisions. Many people will question what use a company has for an Ethical Advisor; the better questions is why every company doesn't have one.” *Want to join Professor Huemer and the rest of the LBRY team? [Become an Alpha Tester and receive 1,000 LBRY credits (LBC)](https://lbry.io/get).* \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/news/26-jack-robison-escaped-60-years-in-prison-now-hes-revolutionizing-the-internet.md b/content/news/26-jack-robison-escaped-60-years-in-prison-now-hes-revolutionizing-the-internet.md index 840b8397..211f565c 100644 --- a/content/news/26-jack-robison-escaped-60-years-in-prison-now-hes-revolutionizing-the-internet.md +++ b/content/news/26-jack-robison-escaped-60-years-in-prison-now-hes-revolutionizing-the-internet.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: Jack Robison Escaped 60 Years in Prison; Now He’s Revolutionizing the Internet date: '2015-12-31 17:10:59' @@ -8,19 +8,19 @@ Today, we officially announce the addition of Jack Robison to the [LBRY team](ht

Jack Robison, LBRY Core Developer

-We value Jack for his bursts of creative energy. In fact, Jack has quite a history with explosions. In high school, some of his homemade chemistry experiments caught the attention of law enforcement. The incident quickly became national news and goes to show that Jack doesn’t do anything half way, which makes him a perfect fit for the LBRY team. +We value Jack for his bursts of creative energy. In fact, Jack has quite a history with explosions. In high school, some of his homemade chemistry experiments caught the attention of law enforcement. The incident quickly became national news and went to show that Jack doesn’t do anything halfway, which makes him a perfect fit for the LBRY team. -> “When I was in high school my interest was chemistry, starting with energetics. Rockets and cannons fascinated me, and I wanted to know how they really worked,” Jack explained. “I pursued the answer to that question, and after a couple years I’d synthesized many of the common explosives used in the military, and I was experimenting with some compositions of my own design. That interest got cut short by the law, fortunately the outcome didn’t involve any orange jumpsuits.” +> “When I was in high school my interest was chemistry, starting with energetics. Rockets and cannons fascinated me, and I wanted to know how they really worked,” Jack explained. “I pursued the answer to that question, and after a couple of years I’d synthesized many of the common explosives used in the military, and I was experimenting with some compositions of my own design. That interest got cut short by the law; fortunately, the outcome didn’t involve any orange jumpsuits.” The case involved big booms, YouTube videos, and overzealous prosecutors. He faced up to 60 years in prison. [You can read more about it here](http://www.masslive.com/localbuzz/index.ssf/2009/06/actionreaction_how_one_teens_c.html). -That experience pretty much nixed Jack’s passion for explosives. As he put it, "I pretty thoroughly lost interest after they indicted me.” So he redirected his focus into other areas of chemistry, specifically designing compounds for medical use. +That experience pretty much nixed Jack’s passion for explosives. As he put it, "I pretty thoroughly lost interest after they indicted me.” So he redirected his focus to other areas of chemistry, specifically designing compounds for medical use. This might sound like a wild story, but it’s actually more common than you’d think. [Peter Thiel revealed in his book](http://valleywag.gawker.com/peter-thiel-admits-the-paypal-mafia-built-bombs-in-hi-1632734435) that several of the co-founders of PayPal built explosives in high school. It’s not that tech companies look to hire firecrackers. It’s just that people who disrupt industries have to be willing to take risks in the name of creating something cool. Jack has just that mentality. We’ve seen him hone various aspects of our nascent protocol with a laser-like focus. This is common for people on the autism spectrum, which Jack discovered of himself after his indictment. In fact, his atypical mind may have blinded him to the possibility that his explosions were anything more than the ambitious chemistry experiments he saw. -Jack’s acquittal made him something of a celebrity in the “Aspie” community and he continues to advocate for autism rights. He has spoken on the subject around the country, even appearing on [National Public Radio](http://www.npr.org/2012/01/18/145405658/learning-to-love-and-be-loved-with-autism). The New York Times published a feature-length story about his activism and life, [which is well worth a read](http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/26/us/navigating-love-and-autism.html?_r=1). +Jack’s acquittal made him something of a celebrity in the “Aspie” community, and he continues to advocate for autism rights. He has spoken on the subject around the country, even appearing on [National Public Radio](http://www.npr.org/2012/01/18/145405658/learning-to-love-and-be-loved-with-autism). The New York Times published a feature-length story about his activism and life, [which is well worth a read](http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/26/us/navigating-love-and-autism.html?_r=1). Jack later developed interests in economics and Bitcoin. That led him to us. As he puts it: @@ -32,4 +32,4 @@ LBRY co-founder Jeremy Kauffman is thrilled to be working with Robison: > “Jack is one of the sharpest and most creative minds I’ve ever met. It’s surreal to think that mind could have gone to waste if things had gone a little differently. We’re all very glad we’re in the universe where Jack did not go jail, and I'm personally excited to have such an innovative mind working on LBRY.” -Jack jumped into LBRY with both feet and we quickly discovered he is an amazingly fast learner. His sharp mind and astute problem solving skills are quickly turning Jack into a leader on the LBRY team. +Jack jumped into LBRY with both feet, and we quickly discovered he is an amazingly fast learner. His sharp mind and astute problem-solving skills are quickly turning Jack into a leader on the LBRY team. diff --git a/content/news/27-lbry-adds-chief-growth-officer-josh-finer.md b/content/news/27-lbry-adds-chief-growth-officer-josh-finer.md index 9d09428e..a1b25d20 100644 --- a/content/news/27-lbry-adds-chief-growth-officer-josh-finer.md +++ b/content/news/27-lbry-adds-chief-growth-officer-josh-finer.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: LBRY Means Business With Addition of Josh Finer, MBA date: '2016-01-06 15:11:11' @@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ He had thought about joining a crypto-team, but failed to see the right combinat It wasn’t only the people who caught Josh’s attention. He said the revolutionary potential of the LBRY platform was a major selling point: “LBRY has the potential to both unlock a ton of currently unavailable content, as well as increase the efficiency of content distribution as a whole.” -On top of his technical and business savvy, Josh loves animals. And who doesn’t like a guy who has a soft spot for kittens and puppies, right? In fact, Josh loves animals so much, he founded a successful business to help vets run their practices. Veterinary Payments of America processes millions of dollars in electronic payments for veterinary clinics and hospitals nationwide. +On top of his technical and business savvy, Josh loves animals. And who doesn’t like a guy who has a soft spot for kittens and puppies, right? In fact, Josh loves animals so much that he founded a successful business to help vets run their practices. Veterinary Payments of America processes millions of dollars in electronic payments for veterinary clinics and hospitals nationwide. -In addition to cofounding Veterinary Payments of America, Josh serves as president for Finer Payments, a more broad-based credit card processing company and Finer Technologies, a boutique Google AdWords Agency and Internet consultancy. He has also been involved in a number of other financial and Internet based companies. +In addition to cofounding Veterinary Payments of America, Josh serves as president for Finer Payments, a more broad-based credit card processing company and Finer Technologies, a boutique Google AdWords Agency and Internet consultancy. He has also been involved in a number of other financial and Internet-based companies. Mike Vine, LBRY’s Technology Evangelist, said that he is thrilled to have a professional jack-of-all-trades on the team: diff --git a/content/news/28-the-dmcas-chilling-effect-on-security-research-and-innovation.md b/content/news/28-the-dmcas-chilling-effect-on-security-research-and-innovation.md index 8b6be7d1..2f5bc9ae 100644 --- a/content/news/28-the-dmcas-chilling-effect-on-security-research-and-innovation.md +++ b/content/news/28-the-dmcas-chilling-effect-on-security-research-and-innovation.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ ---- +--- author: jack-robison title: The DMCA's Chilling Effect on Security Research and Innovation date: '2016-01-14 16:31:51' --- -You walk into a Barnes and Noble, pick up a copy of *[Look Me in the Eye](http://www.amazon.com/Look-Me-Eye-Life-Aspergers/dp/0307396185)*, hand the cashier money, and leave the store. The book now belongs to you, right? Of course it does. You are free to write notes in the margins, sell it second-hand to a friend, or even rip it up if you felt so inclined. What you can’t do is copy portions of it and claim them as your own work; you own your copy of the book, but not the copyright. +You walk into a Barnes and Noble, pick up a copy of *[Look Me in the Eye](http://www.amazon.com/Look-Me-Eye-Life-Aspergers/dp/0307396185)*, hand the cashier money, and leave the store. The book now belongs to you, right? Of course, it does. You are free to write notes in the margins, sell it second-hand to a friend, or even rip it up if you felt so inclined. What you can’t do is copy portions of it and claim them as your own work; you own your copy of the book, but not the copyright.

The Battle of Copyright

@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ Copyright has gone far beyond its original intent and beyond how most people und Auto manufacturers have exploited the you-own-what-you-buy-except-for-when-we-don’t-like-how-you-use-it DMCA too. Want to reprogram your car’s engine control unit? You might be violating the DMCA. Really, any work done on the electronics in a car risks violating the DMCA. This exposed tinkerers and independent shops alike to a tremendous risk, leaving official dealerships as the only safe route for these repairs. But fret not, all of that changed this past fall. In a first, [the government has issued an exception to the DMCA](http://stfi.re/dbgdwo) to explicitly allow tinkering with automotive electronics and software. -So what pushed the government to do this? In large part it was the recent Volkswagen scandal. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) [argued that the DMCA had prevented independent shops and tinkerers from testing and identifying VW’s deception](http://stfi.re/beoyap) for years – and the government listened. That said, it’s a real shame that it takes a very public deception being uncovered to change the law. And it raises the question – how much deception, negligence, and incompetence is still being covered up in all of the areas without a DMCA exemption? Don’t expect an answer, because as the EFF has pointed out, the DMCA has a chilling effect on security research. +So what pushed the government to do this? In large part, it was the recent Volkswagen scandal. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) [argued that the DMCA had prevented independent shops and tinkerers from testing and identifying VW’s deception](http://stfi.re/beoyap) for years – and the government listened. That said, it’s a real shame that it takes a very public deception being uncovered to change the law. And it raises the question – how much deception, negligence, and incompetence is still being covered up in all of the areas without a DMCA exemption? Don’t expect an answer, because as the EFF has pointed out, the DMCA has a chilling effect on security research. Researchers of both the academic and DIY types steer clear of looking for such problems, because by finding them they may violate the DMCA and come under legal pressure. That means the only major efforts to root out security vulnerabilities and misrepresentations are under the table, and the hackers doing such work don’t tend to have the good of the public in mind. -The new DMCA exemption is a great start, but in the grand scheme it is a mere baby step. The DMCA prevents you from having products you can trust. It is also quite telling of how corporations view their customers when they pursue unpaid volunteers trying to fix product mistakes. You’d think they’d be happy such people are out there. To be sure, some corporations appreciate these types of customers – but the good guys don’t have the same lobbying power. That’s because DMCA supporters view their customers as their own assets, as subjects who are only allowed to play with the toys they’ve bought within the officially sanctioned sandbox. I hope the trend reverses, but to get there we’re going to need to expose deception, negligence, or the more benign incompetence in far more areas than the automotive industry alone. +The new DMCA exemption is a great start, but in the grand scheme, it is a mere baby step. The DMCA prevents you from having products you can trust. It is also quite telling of how corporations view their customers when they pursue unpaid volunteers trying to fix product mistakes. You’d think they’d be happy such people are out there. To be sure, some corporations appreciate these types of customers – but the good guys don’t have the same lobbying power. That’s because DMCA supporters view their customers as their own assets, as subjects who are only allowed to play with the toys they’ve bought within the officially sanctioned sandbox. I hope the trend reverses, but to get there, we’re going to need to expose deception, negligence, or the more benign incompetence in far more areas than the automotive industry alone. diff --git a/content/news/30-try-lbry-on-os-x-el-capitan.md b/content/news/30-try-lbry-on-os-x-el-capitan.md index 3c1d7ce4..99622e2d 100644 --- a/content/news/30-try-lbry-on-os-x-el-capitan.md +++ b/content/news/30-try-lbry-on-os-x-el-capitan.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: Try LBRY's Graphical Interface On OS X El Capitan date: '2016-01-23 00:15:31' @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ We're pleased to announce a new Alpha version of LBRY featuring a browser-based **Note** – This is still just an Alpha test of the LBRY protocol. When you get it up and running on your OS X machine, the only functionality will be to search for "It's a Wonderful Life" and stream that movie. -Nevertheless, testing this functionality is very helpful to us and we're more than happy to reimburse alpha testers who install the protocol, then answer our short survey. [Get started now](https://lbry.io/get). +Nevertheless, testing this functionality is very helpful to us, and we're more than happy to reimburse alpha testers who install the protocol, then answer our short survey. [Get started now](https://lbry.io/get). **

Call For Crypto Developers

** diff --git a/content/news/33-zarghamjoins.md b/content/news/33-zarghamjoins.md index 26d53bfa..92e82f31 100644 --- a/content/news/33-zarghamjoins.md +++ b/content/news/33-zarghamjoins.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: LBRY Exposes Itself to World; Adds Mad Scientist to Team date: '2016-03-02 18:12:13' @@ -8,14 +8,14 @@ tags: ["big data", team, events] LBRY hit some pretty significant milestones since the first of the year, and the momentum just keeps building with the addition of a new core team member and the opportunity to showcase our “magic box” to the crypto community. -For those new to our project, LBRY harnesses the same blockchain technology underlying Bitcoin to make sharing media radically inexpensive and censorship-proof. It’s the first decentralized, open-source, fully encrypted content distribution platform, and we have iTunes, Netflix, the Kindle Store, and other Silicon Valley titans in our crosshairs. +For those new to our project, LBRY harnesses the same blockchain technology underlying Bitcoin to make sharing media radically inexpensive and censorship-proof. It’s the first decentralized, open-source, fully encrypted content distribution platform, and we have iTunes, Netflix, the Kindle Store, and other Silicon Valley titans in our crosshairs. Things are moving at breakneck speed... **In February, we released an alpha version of LBRY's Graphical Interface on OS X El Capitan** and [unveiled our software publicly for the first time with a live demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu-yk5NYy1o) at [Liberty Forum 2016](http://nhlibertyforum.com) (sorry for A/V quality - we're saving money by doing all recording on a stack of spare VHS tapes from 1982). -**Today, we are excited to announce the addition of data scientist Dr. Michael Zargham to the LBRY team.** Zargham is going to open up a lot of avenues for us through his intense intellect and professional associations. He’s the guy that can take complex datasets and mathematical equations and put them to practical use. He earned a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and has over a decade of experience building problem-solving tools for businesses. Zargham has [more than a dozen academic papers to his credit](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mczargham) and his work has been cited extensively. +**Today, we are excited to announce the addition of data scientist Dr. Michael Zargham to the LBRY team.** Zargham is going to open up a lot of avenues for us through his intense intellect and professional associations. He’s the guy that can take complex datasets and mathematical equations and put them to practical use. He earned a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and has over a decade of experience building problem-solving tools for businesses. Zargham has [more than a dozen academic papers to his credit](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mczargham), and his work has been cited extensively. **The crypto community will have an opportunity to meet the LBRY team this weekend at the [2016 MIT Bitcoin Expo](http://mitbitcoinexpo.org).** This will be our first chance to show off the LBRY platform to the community that literally built our foundation. diff --git a/content/news/35-why-doesnt-lbry-just-use-bitcoin.md b/content/news/35-why-doesnt-lbry-just-use-bitcoin.md index 2031e5c2..f155b91c 100644 --- a/content/news/35-why-doesnt-lbry-just-use-bitcoin.md +++ b/content/news/35-why-doesnt-lbry-just-use-bitcoin.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: Why Doesn’t LBRY Just Use Bitcoin? date: '2016-03-17 13:31:10' @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ cover: 'why-not-bitcoin2.jpg' cover-light: true --- -LBRY employs blockchain technology, but doesn’t use Bitcoin itself. Instead, we use our own cryptocurrency, LBRY Credits (LBC). +LBRY employs blockchain technology but doesn’t use Bitcoin itself. Instead, we use our own cryptocurrency, LBRY Credits (LBC). Perhaps the most-asked question we receive is: Why have you created LBC, rather than using Bitcoin? Wouldn’t it be simpler to employ an existing cryptocurrency already in wide use around the world, rather than make a whole new one? Aren’t there already way too many cheap Bitcoin knockoffs floating around? @@ -32,13 +32,13 @@ If LBRY starts growing exponentially, we don’t want to worry about contributin One of the main draws of Bitcoin has always been its relative decentralization of control and independence from existing legal and financial systems. Similarly, using LBC as an “appcoin” gives LBRY some healthy autonomy from Bitcoin while allowing for the technical innovations explained above. -An appcoin, as described by LBRY’s Mike Vine on [Decentral Vancouver’s “#Blocktalk”](http://blog.lbry.io/lbry-app-sneak-peak-big-questions-answered-lbry-on-blocktalk-last-night/) and in [CoinTelegraph](http://cointelegraph.com/news/the-appcoin-revolution-interview-with-mike-vine-of-lbry), is a cryptocurrency that is designed specifically to power an application, with only that application’s precise functions in mind. The purpose of this appcoin is not to compete as a better form of money than Bitcoin, but to function as a special purpose tool in ways Bitcoin cannot. Creating a special tool in the form of a new coin allows us to start fresh, customizing features like the initial allocation and blockchain rules. +An appcoin, as described by LBRY’s Mike Vine on [Decentral Vancouver’s “#Blocktalk”](http://blog.lbry.io/lbry-app-sneak-peak-big-questions-answered-lbry-on-blocktalk-last-night/) and in [CoinTelegraph](http://cointelegraph.com/news/the-appcoin-revolution-interview-with-mike-vine-of-lbry), is a cryptocurrency that is designed specifically to power an application, with only that application’s precise functions in mind. The purpose of this appcoin is not to compete for a better form of money than Bitcoin, but to function as a special purpose tool in ways Bitcoin cannot. Creating a special tool in the form of a new coin allows us to start fresh, customizing features like the initial allocation and blockchain rules. -In the early days of our protocol, LBRY Inc. will be making a concerted effort to deploy LBC in a non-neutral way. We will be incentivizing early adopters, amazing content publishers, and even nonprofits which share our vision of a free and open internet. We will be retaining a portion to finance continued development of the ecosystem. LBRY Credits will work on behalf of development of the LBRY content distribution network, not the other way around. +In the early days of our protocol, LBRY Inc. will be making a concerted effort to deploy LBC in a non-neutral way. We will be incentivizing early adopters, amazing content publishers, and even nonprofits which share our vision of a free and open internet. We will be retaining a portion to finance the continued development of the ecosystem. LBRY Credits will work on behalf of development of the LBRY content distribution network, not the other way around. Bitcoin was created as a grand experiment to demonstrate blockchain technology and liberate the world from legacy banking, but it couldn’t possibly have been designed to be all things to all applications. We believe our appcoin is the best tool to succeed at our mission of putting every film, song, book, and game ever made onto a blockchain – without trying to displace Bitcoin as a global currency. -### Wait! This is also relevant to your interests +### Wait! This is also relevant to your interests. Converting from fiat money to cryptocash is hard. But converting between cryptos is super-easy, especially since the launch of [ShapeShift.io](http://www.shapeshift.io/). So LBRYians can earn LBC and quickly convert it to BTC to save or spend. And Bitcoiners can easily convert a bit of their holdings to LBC to get great content on the LBRY network. diff --git a/content/news/36-built-for-artists-by-autists-lbry-takes-autism-personally.md b/content/news/36-built-for-artists-by-autists-lbry-takes-autism-personally.md index bc20bc8c..d862a758 100644 --- a/content/news/36-built-for-artists-by-autists-lbry-takes-autism-personally.md +++ b/content/news/36-built-for-artists-by-autists-lbry-takes-autism-personally.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Built for Artists by Autists: LBRY Takes Autism Personally' date: '2016-03-21 20:06:18' @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Understanding autism is personal for us. ![Built for Artists by Autists: LBRY Takes Autism Personally](http://i.imgur.com/gDip22e.jpg) -A recent New York Times [op-ed](http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/18/an-experimental-autism-treatment-cost-me-my-marriage/) by John Elder Robison tells the story of his life before and after taking part in a groundbreaking experiment into using an innovative electromagnetic therapy to perhaps remediate a core disability of autism. Robison, who is on the autism spectrum had a successful career and family life, but nevertheless faced personal challenges and decided to try TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, to gain greater insight into the emotional cues and nonverbal communications of other people. Researchers hoped to gain better insight into how TMS might help address these challenges. Robison hopes these insights will one day form the basis of therapies, and he himself experienced great rewards - even from this early stage experiment. The treatment granted him the ability to better read and feel emotions, but it was quite a ride. His marriage fell apart, and many of his personal relationships became strained for years. Conversely, with new eyes, he formed many new relationships, he re-married, and many others relationships grew stronger. +A recent New York Times [op-ed](http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/18/an-experimental-autism-treatment-cost-me-my-marriage/) by John Elder Robison tells the story of his life before and after taking part in a groundbreaking experiment into using an innovative electromagnetic therapy to perhaps remediate a core disability of autism. Robison, who is on the autism spectrum had a successful career and family life, but nevertheless faced personal challenges and decided to try TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, to gain greater insight into the emotional cues and nonverbal communications of other people. Researchers hoped to gain better insight into how TMS might help address these challenges. Robison hopes these insights will one day form the basis of therapies, and he experienced great rewards - even from this early stage experiment. The treatment granted him the ability to read better and feel emotions, but it was quite a ride. His marriage fell apart, and many of his personal relationships became strained for years. Conversely, with new eyes, he formed many new relationships, he re-married, and many others relationships grew stronger. John’s son, Jack Robison, is LBRY’s own core developer. Jack, also on the autism spectrum (and who once [faced 60 years in prison](http://blog.lbry.io/jack-robison-escaped-60-years-in-prison-now-hes-revolutionizing-the-internet/) for misunderstood high school chemistry experiments), has been a steadfast advocate for autism rights. To say autism awareness and understanding is an issue near and dear to our hearts is an understatement. diff --git a/content/news/38-information-gatekeepers-make-our-culture-sick.md b/content/news/38-information-gatekeepers-make-our-culture-sick.md index 58764204..02e29cbb 100644 --- a/content/news/38-information-gatekeepers-make-our-culture-sick.md +++ b/content/news/38-information-gatekeepers-make-our-culture-sick.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Information Gatekeepers Make Our Culture Sick' date: '2016-04-26 10:06:18' @@ -14,11 +14,11 @@ Nina Paley is a cartoonist and filmmaker. Her TED talk on intellectual property As Nina puts it, culture is a network and art is made up of the information we have received through culture: “It is through this flow that culture stays alive and we stay connected to each other.” -Block the flow and the culture becomes sick. We become disconnected. It is similar to the way clogged arteries lead to a heart attack. Clogging the free flow of information cripples culture. +Block the flow, and the culture becomes sick. We become disconnected. It is similar to the way clogged arteries leading to a heart attack. Clogging the free flow of information cripples culture. -Nina argues that current intellectual property laws serve as a roadblock to the free flow of ideas. People become so obsessed with what they can or cannot use, they end up self-censoring. The threat of “getting in trouble” dictates our choices about what we can express. +Nina argues that current intellectual property laws serve as a roadblock to the free flow of ideas. People become so obsessed with what they can or cannot use that they end up self-censoring. The threat of “getting in trouble” dictates our choices about what we can express. ->“Whenever we censor our expression, we close a little more and information flows a little less. The less information flows, the more it stagnates. Evolution, innovation and progress stall. This is what we call permission culture.” +>“Whenever we censor our expression, we close a little more, and information flows a little less. The less information flows, the more it stagnates. Evolution, innovation and progress stall. This is what we call permission culture.” Nina is talking about gatekeepers. They are primarily big corporations that dictate what information can flow to the public and what can’t. diff --git a/content/news/39-bandcamp-cool-growing-but-still-take-15-percent.md b/content/news/39-bandcamp-cool-growing-but-still-take-15-percent.md index 6a8c950d..3003c145 100644 --- a/content/news/39-bandcamp-cool-growing-but-still-take-15-percent.md +++ b/content/news/39-bandcamp-cool-growing-but-still-take-15-percent.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: Bandcamp Is Cool & Growing – But They Still Take 15% date: '2016-05-06 12:11:11' @@ -17,13 +17,13 @@ This is a huge step forward for independent artists who struggle to find space o But it still comes at a price for the artist. Bandcamp takes a 15% cut on digital downloads. Bandcamp’s take drops to 10% after $5,000 in annual sales. -Now imagine artists connecting directly with their fans like they can now do on Bandcamp, but without having to give up a huge cut of their earnings. That would be even better, right? +Now imagine artists connecting directly with their fans as they can now do on Bandcamp, but without having to give up a huge cut of their earnings. That would be even better, right? That’s what LBRY offers. No ifs, ands, or cuts. -Music on LBRY remains entirely under the control of the musician. LBRY won’t charge 15%. Nor 10%. Not even 1%. The artist reaps the reward. No middlemen. No gatekeepers collecting fees. No censorship. No complicated hosting agreements Just artists connecting with fans and enjoying the fruits of their labor. +Music on LBRY remains entirely under the control of the musician. LBRY won’t charge 15%. Nor 10%. Not even 1%. The artist reaps the reward. No middlemen. No gatekeepers are collecting fees. No censorship. No complicated hosting agreements Just artists connecting with fans and enjoying the fruits of their labor. iTunes, Amazon, Netflix and the other big content distributors are already dinosaurs. They may serve corporate marketing machines, but they don’t do a whole lot to advance indie artists. Bandcamp is undermining that antiquated model. LBRY wants to take it to the next level. diff --git a/content/news/40-tipping-in-LBC.md b/content/news/40-tipping-in-LBC.md index 83d17268..cc71f7fd 100644 --- a/content/news/40-tipping-in-LBC.md +++ b/content/news/40-tipping-in-LBC.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Tipping In LBC' date: '2016-05-12 00:06:18' @@ -9,11 +9,11 @@ New team member Alex Grin set up a LBC tipbot on LBRY’s Slack, so now when som ![micropayments for artists](/img/micropayment-tip-busker.jpg) -LBRY is designed for micropayments and we hope it will help to significantly advance their use. Imagine if consumers could pay a few cents for every download and all that money would go directly to the artist? The idea has been around for a while, but conventional payment processes haven’t been able handle it, as a [recent article in TechCrunch points out](http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/04/the-rise-of-a-new-era-in-the-monetization-of-digital-content/): +LBRY is designed for micropayments, and we hope it will help to advance their use significantly. Imagine if consumers could pay a few cents for every download and all that money would go directly to the artist? The idea has been around for a while, but conventional payment processes haven’t been able to handle it, as a [recent article in TechCrunch points out](http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/04/the-rise-of-a-new-era-in-the-monetization-of-digital-content/): >”Micropayments have long been discussed as that potential middle ground between paywall subscriptions and intrusive advertising. However, despite decades of debate and promising starts, no model has successfully gained traction. But as ad blocking rates continue to rise, we may finally see that begin to change. The key to making micropayments viable is to make the entire process frictionless. That, historically, has been a challenge, because of the reality of payment processing costs.” -We believe cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are the key to solving this problem. Our vision for LBRY is to allow all content producers – from large media organizations to independent artists – to sell their digital media directly to their fans and followers instantaneously, no matter the payment size. +We believe cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are the keys to solving this problem. Our vision for LBRY is to allow all content producers – from large media organizations to independent artists – to sell their digital media directly to their fans and followers instantaneously, no matter the payment size. Want to help us get LBRY launched and get in on the crypto action? [Test the LBRY Alpha and fill out our survey to earn 1,000 LBC](https://lbry.io/get). diff --git a/content/news/41-apple-lost-my-music.md b/content/news/41-apple-lost-my-music.md index 3efa6596..bedf371d 100644 --- a/content/news/41-apple-lost-my-music.md +++ b/content/news/41-apple-lost-my-music.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Apple Lost My Music!' date: '2016-05-20 00:06:18' @@ -21,14 +21,14 @@ As in gone forever: As you can imagine, this created serious problems for James, the least of which was the fact that he could no longer listen to his music without a WiFi connection. Another issue was that Apple’s matching system is apparently a less than precise science. Rare recordings of songs were replaced with “mainstream” versions. The platform also changed music file types, converting WAV files to lower quality MP3s or AACs. -It seems there could have been a bit of operator error in James’ case. Tech blogger [Serenity Caldwell explained](http://m.imore.com/no-apple-music-not-deleting-tracks-your-hard-drive-unless-you-tell-it) that while Apple Music has definite problems and conceded that the matching algorithms “aren’t great,” the service should never automatically delete files from your primary Mac’s hard drive unless you specifically tell it to. But apparently, the prompts are a bit confusing. It seems that no matter what should have happened, some people like James did end up deleting their files. Confusing prompts aren’t exactly a characteristic you want in your music service. +It seems there could have been a bit of operator error in James’ case. Tech blogger [Serenity Caldwell explained](http://m.imore.com/no-apple-music-not-deleting-tracks-your-hard-drive-unless-you-tell-it) that while Apple Music has definite problems, and conceded that the matching algorithms “aren’t great,” the service should never automatically delete files from your primary Mac’s hard drive unless you specifically tell it to. But apparently, the prompts are a bit confusing. It seems that no matter what should have happened, some people like James did end up deleting their files. Confusing prompts aren’t exactly a characteristic you want in your music service. -According to Caldwell, Apple later reported that an iTunes bug did apparently play a role in at least some customers’ issues with missing file. +According to Caldwell, Apple later reported that an iTunes bug did apparently play a role in at least some customers’ issues with the missing file. Luckily for James, he was able to get his files back from a backup. But his experience highlights a growing problem with media distribution services like Apple Music: ->“For about ten years, I’ve been warning people, ‘hang onto your media.’ One day, you won’t buy a movie. You’ll buy the right to watch a movie, and that movie will be served to you. If the companies serving the movie don’t want you to see it, or they want to change something, they will have the power to do so. They can alter history, and they can make you keep paying for things that you formerly could have bought. Information will be a utility rather than a possession. Even information that you yourself have created will require unending, recurring payments just to access.” +>“For about ten years, I’ve been warning people, ‘hang onto your media.’ One day, you won’t buy a movie. You’ll buy the right to watch a movie, and that movie will be served to you. If the companies serving the movie don’t want you to see it, or they want to change something, they will have the power to do so. They can alter history, and they can make you keep paying for things that you formerly could have bought. Information will be a utility rather than a possession. Even information that you have created will require unending, recurring payments just to access.” -LBRY eliminates that problem completely by cutting the iTunes of the world out of the equation altogether. Instead of relying on a middleman, content creators like musicians and filmmakers can connect directly to content consumers. Once you pay for the file, it’s yours. LBRY doesn’t maintain control over it and serve it to you on its own terms. You listen to your music, or watch your movie, whenever you want based on your direct relationship with the producer. +LBRY eliminates that problem completely by cutting the iTunes of the world out of the equation altogether. Instead of relying on an intermediary, content creators like musicians and filmmakers can connect directly to content consumers. Once you pay for the file, it’s yours. LBRY doesn’t maintain control over it and serve it to you on its own terms. You listen to your music or watch your movie, whenever you want based on your direct relationship with the producer. Short-sighted middlemen add additional cost and hassle to the user experience in the name of customer lock-in and boosting profits. That's why we are building a content marketplace that no one company controls. You have enough frustration in your life without paying iTunes for more. diff --git a/content/news/42-bittorrents-new-streaming-service.md b/content/news/42-bittorrents-new-streaming-service.md index 0f3e3a36..8594fc3d 100644 --- a/content/news/42-bittorrents-new-streaming-service.md +++ b/content/news/42-bittorrents-new-streaming-service.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'BitTorrent’s New Streaming Service: Close but No Cigar' date: '2016-05-25 00:06:18' @@ -23,6 +23,6 @@ Notice that first part? “Proprietary and patented…” LBRY can deliver on similar goals, but our protocol is [free and open-source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software). -Open-source software means *you the user* have control. BitTorrent may be a great company, but ultimately it will maintain complete control over its platform. With an open-source service like LBRY, you will be able to make it better and even customize it to meet your own specific needs. And you won’t be paying a middleman or sitting through ads to get your content. +Open-source software means *you the user* have control. BitTorrent may be a great company, but ultimately it will maintain complete control over its platform. With an open-source service like LBRY, you will be able to make it better and even customize it to meet your own specific needs. And you won’t be paying an intermediary or sitting through ads to get your content. We not only want to free video, music, and other digital creations from the clutches of “Big Content,” we want to free the user as well. diff --git a/content/news/44-meet-reilly-smith-storyteller.md b/content/news/44-meet-reilly-smith-storyteller.md index e812f363..5a8e997b 100644 --- a/content/news/44-meet-reilly-smith-storyteller.md +++ b/content/news/44-meet-reilly-smith-storyteller.md @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'LBRY’s Content Curator Is An Indie Kid Who Will Show You What’s Good' date: '2016-06-21 00:06:18' --- -Peel away the high-tech shell and digital-age innovation and you’ll find that at its core, LBRY is all about something as old as mankind itself - telling stories. +Peel away the high-tech shell and digital-age innovation, and you’ll find that at its core, LBRY is all about something as old as humanity itself - telling stories. -And no one know a good story better than someone who tells them. +And no one knows a good story better than someone who tells them. LBRY is excited to announce the addition of Reilly Smith to the team as in-house curator and content liaison. diff --git a/content/news/45-lbry-blockchain-live-mine-lbc-now.md b/content/news/45-lbry-blockchain-live-mine-lbc-now.md index aa8f3cfd..8d3ed6c4 100644 --- a/content/news/45-lbry-blockchain-live-mine-lbc-now.md +++ b/content/news/45-lbry-blockchain-live-mine-lbc-now.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Come and Get ‘Em! LBRY Credits Now Available to Mine' date: '2016-06-29 00:09:00' @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ LBRY’s genesis block contains 400 million LBC that are reserved for LBRY devel The final 60% is waiting for YOU! These remaining LBC don't yet exist and can be mined by anyone. You can see [how much has already been mined here](https://explorer.lbry.io/). -Eventually 1,000,000,000 LBC will exist, according to a defined schedule over 20 years. The schedule decays exponentially, with around 100,000,000 mineable in the first year. +Eventually, 1,000,000,000 LBC will exist, according to a defined schedule over 20 years. The schedule decays exponentially, with around 100,000,000 mineable in the first year. **Block Rewards** @@ -34,4 +34,4 @@ Block rewards will remain intentionally low for a short period of time, then inc [Join our Discord chat](http://chat.lbry.io/) to talk with the team about the technical details. -Also – you don’t have to mine LBC to get involved in LBRY and earn your own credits! Let us know what you can offer – from testing/developing our code to uploading your own original films/songs/books/etc. +Also – you don’t have to mine LBC to get involved in LBRY and earn your credits! Let us know what you can offer – from testing/developing our code to uploading your own original films/songs/books/etc. diff --git a/content/news/46-lbry-at-porcfest-first-public-screening-film-via-blockchain.md b/content/news/46-lbry-at-porcfest-first-public-screening-film-via-blockchain.md index 6107cc30..53012821 100644 --- a/content/news/46-lbry-at-porcfest-first-public-screening-film-via-blockchain.md +++ b/content/news/46-lbry-at-porcfest-first-public-screening-film-via-blockchain.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'History Is Made - First Public Film Screenings via Blockchain at PorcFest XIII' date: '2016-06-30 00:09:00' @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Yes, the rumors are true. Last week, a major independent Hollywood film was publ LBRY took its blockchain out for a test run at [PorcFest XIII](http://porcfest.com/), and we’re delighted to announce it was a resounding success. Even more so because the screening also marked the private reveal of our new and very exciting media partner, the most well-regarded independent film company out there. -The majority of the [LBRY team](https://lbry.io/team) attended PorcFest, which was the perfect event to spread the word of our platform. +The majority of the [LBRY team](https://lbry.io/team) attended PorcFest, which was the perfect event to spread the word about our platform. ![Jeremy speaking at PorcFest XIII](/img/lbryatpf.jpg) @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ In addition to the screening, Jeremy delivered a well-attended talk entitled, Want to know more about the excellent films having their blockchain premiere on LBRY? Well, join our mailing list with the form below and keep an eye on your inbox this holiday weekend for a BIG announcement. Got your fireworks ready? -If the suspense is killing you, then go ahead and start mining LBRY credits (LBC) today! Our blockchain is live and LBC can be mined right now via CPU. [Learn more here](https://lbry.io/news/lbry-blockchain-live-mine-lbc-now). +If the suspense is killing you, then go ahead and start mining LBRY credits (LBC) today! Our blockchain is live, and LBC can be mined right now via CPU. [Learn more here](https://lbry.io/news/lbry-blockchain-live-mine-lbc-now). **PorcFest Media Mentions:** diff --git a/content/news/47-beta-live-declare-independence-big-media.md b/content/news/47-beta-live-declare-independence-big-media.md index b5f5495c..ba3d8767 100644 --- a/content/news/47-beta-live-declare-independence-big-media.md +++ b/content/news/47-beta-live-declare-independence-big-media.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'LBRY Beta Goes Live! A Declaration of Independence from Big Media' date: '2016-07-04 00:00:01' @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ date: '2016-07-04 00:00:01' **LBRY is proud to continue this tradition by announcing the beta release of our LBRY app and live blockchain this July 4th.** This time, the old order is Big Media – the major record labels, book publishers, and movie studios that have managed to cling to their fiefdoms despite the potential of the internet to connect independent artists directly to their fans. -It’s expensive to store and serve a bunch of content, so the market is dominated by the likes of Google’s YouTube, Apple’s iTunes, and Amazon’s Kindle Store. By combining several new open-source technologies and key innovations, LBRY is able to cut out the middlemen. The result is a platform that no one controls but everyone can access – just like the internet itself. +It’s expensive to store and serve a bunch of content, so the market is dominated by the likes of Google’s YouTube, Apple’s iTunes, and Amazon’s Kindle Store. By combining several new open-source technologies and key innovations, LBRY is able to cut out the middlemen. The result is a platform that no one controls, but everyone can access – just like the internet itself. With LBRY, content creators – be they filmmakers, musicians, writers, or software developers – are empowered to set their own price and release their works to the world with a few clicks of the mouse. There are no ads, no corporate censors, and LBRY takes no portion of your income. For consumers, it means there is finally an alternative to the big media stores and the murky world of BitTorrent – which doesn’t have a payment system and therefore is run on goodwill. diff --git a/content/news/48-lbry-credits-on-bittrex.md b/content/news/48-lbry-credits-on-bittrex.md index 5c20fdc6..ed67ab4f 100644 --- a/content/news/48-lbry-credits-on-bittrex.md +++ b/content/news/48-lbry-credits-on-bittrex.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'LBRY Credits Listed on First Exchange! Liquidity Ensues!' date: '2016-07-06 00:06:18' @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ US-based cryptocoin exchange Bittrex has become the first to list LBRY credits ( [![LBC on Bittrex](/img/lbryonbittrex.png)](https://bittrex.com/Market/Index?MarketName=BTC-LBC) -Now before you get too excited, keep in mind that there are very few credits available on the market. Only about 37K (not including the 400M pre-mined credits held by LBRY Inc.). This number will increase dramatically as mining ramps up and LBRY adoption programs are rolled out. Plus new cryptocoins are notoriously volatile in their early days. So there’s no reason to believe that LBC will maintain its current value. Really anything can happen from here. +Now before you get too excited, keep in mind that there are very few credits available on the market. Only about 37K (not including the 400M pre-mined credits held by LBRY Inc.). This number will increase dramatically as mining ramps up, and LBRY adoption programs are rolled out. Plus new cryptocoins are notoriously volatile in their early days. So there’s no reason to believe that LBC will maintain its current value. Anything can happen from here. But for LBRY, listing on Bittrex is a major milestone in our project. We now have a fully functional beta app, a live cryptocoin that is trading freely on the market, and a growing base of excited miners and users. @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ But for LBRY, listing on Bittrex is a major milestone in our project. We now hav ![Bittrex](/img/bittrexlogo.png) -Bittrex is one of the market leading cryptocurrency exchanges, giving its users access to more than 190 cryptocurrencies worldwide. These include both well-established cryptocoins like bitcoin and new entrants like LBRY credits. Investors use Bittrex to quickly and securely exchange between cryptocoins, as well as to transfer into and out of fiat currencies like the US dollar. Founded in 2014, Bittrex is based out of the United States and complies with all US financial law for both domestic and international currency trading. Bittrex’s mission is to “deliver the fastest and most secure trading platform available.” +Bittrex is one of the market-leading cryptocurrency exchanges, giving its users access to more than 190 cryptocurrencies worldwide. These include both well-established cryptocoins like bitcoin and new entrants like LBRY credits. Investors use Bittrex to quickly and securely exchange between cryptocoins, as well as to transfer into and out of fiat currencies like the US dollar. Founded in 2014, Bittrex is based out of the United States and complies with all US financial law for both domestic and international currency trading. Bittrex’s mission is to “deliver the fastest and most secure trading platform available.” From Bittrex.com: diff --git a/content/news/49-mysterious-100k-lbc-revealed.md b/content/news/49-mysterious-100k-lbc-revealed.md index 9908162e..3fc130da 100644 --- a/content/news/49-mysterious-100k-lbc-revealed.md +++ b/content/news/49-mysterious-100k-lbc-revealed.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'The Mysterious 100K LBC Transaction: Revealed!' date: '2016-07-11 00:06:18' @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Many of you are now paying very close attention to our blockchain to see what we Well, worry not. This doesn’t represent a nefarious plan to dump a bunch of credits on the market. Rather, it’s the result of a deal with a very well-known name in crypto to add LBRY credits to their platform. The credits are intended to provide liquidity for LBC in this new marketplace, but the terms of the deal also state that none of the credits can be sold into general circulation for a minimum of 3 months from purchase. -So who is this mystery buyer? That part will stay a mystery until the formal announcement. But we think our LBC watchers will be very pleased. +So who is this mysterious buyer? That part will stay a mystery until the formal announcement. But we think our LBC watchers will be very pleased. Note that this is the first spend from [LBRY’s operational funds](https://lbry.io/news/lbry-blockchain-live-mine-lbc-now). Going forward, as we strategically spend credits from the operational, charitable, and promotional funds, we will note the transactions and their purpose on the blockchain. diff --git a/content/news/50-1.2B-market-cap-we-dont-care.md b/content/news/50-1.2B-market-cap-we-dont-care.md index b7b812fc..21026f30 100644 --- a/content/news/50-1.2B-market-cap-we-dont-care.md +++ b/content/news/50-1.2B-market-cap-we-dont-care.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: mike-vine title: '$1.2B Market Cap and We Don’t Care' date: '2016-07-15 00:06:18' @@ -27,6 +27,6 @@ Currently, 250 thousand LBRY credits (LBC) are in circulation. Over the next yea Given all that, are current trading prices justified? As [heavyweight champion Friedrich Hayek](lbry://keynesvhayek) taught us, no one really knows. What we do know is that the long-term value proposition of LBRY is tremendous, but also dependent on our team staying focused on the task at hand: building this thing. We’re still a humble little protocol with a beta GUI app that only runs on OS X and Linux. It currently allows ~1000 people to play 3 videos – though in a way that they’ve never been played before. We’re frantically debugging and working on rolling out publishing tools. -So if you’re just tuning in, thank you! We’re so glad you’re interested and we’re also grinningly excited to see how this plays out. If you have something to contribute (and you surely do), we could use the help. That includes investors, coders, evangelists, content creators, and even people with some spare disk space to sell to the network. Any of these avenues both get LBRY off the ground and will likely cause some credits to drift your way. +So if you’re just tuning in, thank you! We’re so glad you’re interested, and we’re also grinningly excited to see how this plays out. If you have something to contribute (and you surely do), we could use the help. That includes investors, coders, evangelists, content creators, and even people with some spare disk space to sell to the network. Any of these avenues both get LBRY off the ground and will likely cause some credits to drift your way. By contrast, bidding up credits doesn’t really help us get to the next step. We have decided to adopt a policy of neutrality toward the price, and we will be as transparent as possible about our plans for the pre-mined credits. (More on this in an upcoming post.) But our focus now and henceforth will be on the long-term value of the LBRY protocol. Over the long-term, the interests of LBRY and the holders of credits are aligned. So join us for a trek toward our goal: a vast library in your pocket with every film, song, book, and app ever made – powered by a blockchain. diff --git a/content/news/51-launch-a-disaster.md b/content/news/51-launch-a-disaster.md index e7a47530..f6f00b12 100644 --- a/content/news/51-launch-a-disaster.md +++ b/content/news/51-launch-a-disaster.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'LBRY Launch A Disaster' date: '2016-07-20 00:06:18' --- Thanks to our intrepid Content Curator, [Reilly Smith](https://lbry.io/team), LBRY’s beta release was a disaster. -What I mean to say is we unleashed a disaster. +What I mean to say is that we unleashed a disaster. Ok, actually, we released the indie feature film *It’s a Disaster*, and the response was tremendous. @@ -15,21 +15,21 @@ The film grossed 1,900 LBC in the first two weeks after its release. That’s ab A groundbreaking content distribution platform is useless without great content. *It’s a Disaster* is among the best there is. -The film stars David Cross (*Arrested Development, Mr. Show*), Julia Stiles (*The Bourne Ultimatum, Dexter*), and was produced by some of Hollywood’s brightest rising talent. The setting for this dark comedy is a regular Sunday brunch attended by four couples. The gathering is filled with the tension and awkwardness audiences have grown to love in Cross’ performances. The strained brunch goes even further off the rails when a deadly chemical attack occurs in the nearby city, apparently dooming the attendees to an unpleasant death. +The film stars David Cross (*Arrested Development, Mr. Show*), Julia Stiles (*The Bourne Ultimatum, Dexter*), and was produced by some of Hollywood’s brightest rising talent. The setting for this dark comedy is a regular Sunday brunch attended by four couples. The gathering is filled with the tension, and awkwardness audiences have grown to love in Cross’ performances. The strained brunch goes even further off the rails when a deadly chemical attack occurs in the nearby city, apparently dooming the attendees to an unpleasant death. *It’s a Disaster* is [Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/its_a_disaster/). It won [3 film festival awards](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1995341/awards?ref_=tt_awd) when it was released, including Best Feature at both the Edmonton International and the New Orleans Film Festivals. Jim Emerson reviewed it for [RogerEbert.com](http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/its-a-disaster-2013), giving it a solid recommendation: >“The movie’s funniest touches are quiet flashes of character, expertly timed and nimbly played by a deft ensemble. *It’s a Disaster* is consistently funny, but you wince more often than you laugh out loud. It’s like a Christopher Guest improvisational farce with the volume turned down to 5.” -This is the first film for LBRY users from [Oscilloscope Laboratories](http://www.oscilloscope.net/films/), one of the most respected indie film distribution companies in Hollywood. Oscilloscope was founded by the late Beastie Boy, Adam Yauch, aka MCA. +This is the first film for LBRY users from [Oscilloscope Laboratories](http://www.oscilloscope.net/films/), one of the most respected indie film distribution companies in Hollywood. The oscilloscope was founded by the late Beastie Boy, Adam Yauch, aka MCA. Oscilloscope showed its penchant for forward-thinking by becoming one of the featured content partners for [our July 4 launch.](https://lbry.io/news/beta-live-declare-independence-big-media) We’re excited about the possibility of adding additional O-scope films to LBRY down the road. -Reilly said he hoped exposing users to Oscilloscope Labs would “lead viewers down a rabbit hole of new discoveries.” He said: +Reilly said he hoped exposing users to Oscilloscope Labs would “lead viewers down a rabbit hole of discoveries.” He said: >”*It’s a Disaster* is the quintessential indie comedy with something for everyone. We couldn’t have been luckier – this film is the perfect way to celebrate the launch of LBRY.” -If you are a LBRY beta user and haven’t watched *It’s a Disaster* yet, [check it out](lbry://itsadisaster). We think you’ll really enjoy the film. And the more people who watch and love *It’s a Disaster*, the more great movies LBRY will get in the future. +If you are a LBRY beta user and haven’t watched *It’s a Disaster* yet, [check it out](lbry://itsadisaster). We think you’ll enjoy the film. And the more people who watch and love *It’s a Disaster*, the more great movies LBRY will get in the future. diff --git a/content/news/52-day-in-shoes-venezuelan.md b/content/news/52-day-in-shoes-venezuelan.md index 9a7f1922..79d0b18b 100644 --- a/content/news/52-day-in-shoes-venezuelan.md +++ b/content/news/52-day-in-shoes-venezuelan.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Walking a Day in Venezuelan Shoes' date: '2016-07-26 00:09:18' @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ At the time Javier joined us, we had enabled LBRY Credit (LBC) tipping on our pu >”From the deepest corner of my heart, thanks a lot sir. I live in a poor country and I starve everyday. ... I really hope we get a new president this year. I can wait no longer, if hunger or insecurity doesn't kill me, sadness will." -We asked him to tell us his story and that is what follows, with minor edits for clarity. +We asked him to tell us his story, and that is what follows, with minor edits for clarity. You can help Javier by sending him BTC or LBC: @@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ You can help Javier by sending him BTC or LBC: **The day starts** -You get up early in the morning, you clean yourself, you say hi to your family, you take your breakfast and you go to work, you meet your work schedule, you go to the supermarket and get some food, you get home, share with your family, maybe watch TV news, and then you rest to get ready for another day of living. +You get up early in the morning, you clean yourself, you say hi to your family, you take your breakfast, and you go to work, you meet your work schedule, you go to the supermarket and get some food, you get home, share with your family, maybe watch TV news, and then you rest to get ready for another day of living. -I bet this sounds like the day of most of you, because that is the way it should be: You work to get bread to the table. What could defer this short description of the day of an average worker in Venezuela? The answer might take your breath away. +I bet this sounds like the day of most of you because that is the way it should be: You work to get bread to the table. What could defer this short description of the day of an average worker in Venezuela? The answer might take your breath away. While it is true that here in Venezuela you have to comply with these general guidelines, the truth is that sometimes it is not that easy. @@ -38,13 +38,13 @@ While it is true that here in Venezuela you have to comply with these general gu Here’s how your day really looks in modern Venezuela. -You get up, you clean yourself, you say hi to your family. Up to here everything is normal. Then you have to take the first important decision in your day: Should I have breakfast? +You get up, you clean yourself, you say hi to your family. Up to here, everything is normal. Then you have to take the first important decision in your day: Should I have breakfast? You get paid monthly $33 VEF (Venezuelan bolivars), which is on average $1.10 US dollars per day. For 1 kg of flour, you must pay $1.4 VEF; for 1Kg of sugar you must pay $1.8; $3 for beans; even for a 2-liter Coke you must pay $1.2. You just can't afford it. In order to be able to buy some food, you must stand in long lines at the supermarkets for hours (4 on average) under a hot, 40°C sunny day. -You must struggle against insecurity. In these lines people get killed by the hands of their fellow citizens. Under anguish and despair they just fall to madness, because these foods are sold on the black market for 4 times their price. Not to mention the constant threat of motorized criminals that even for a smartphone may take your life. +You must struggle against insecurity. In these lines, people get killed by the hands of their fellow citizens. Under anguish and despair, they just fall to madness, because these foods are sold on the black market for 4 times their price. Not to mention the constant threat of motorized criminals that even for a smartphone may take your life. Getting medicines is not easy. Old people die for lack of medicines to treat high tension and cholesterol. Even a painkiller is something that you will rarely see in a pharmacy. @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ A house? That’s 20 years of salary, and you know, don't spend a single bolivar **Don't think out loud** -Maybe you feel like expressing yourself about the situation that you are living in, but hey! Don't do it on social networks, because the police might go to your home and take you to jail just because you are talking bad of the government or telling the truth. +Maybe you feel like expressing yourself about the situation that you are living in, but hey! Don't do it on social networks, because the police might go to your home and take you to jail just because you are talking bad about the government or telling the truth. **Study. But not for you, for them** @@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ Take note: Saying "no" is forbidden. Missing a meeting is forbidden. Thinking di How can you survive such a... I don't know what to call it. -You can take my food, you can take my medicines, you can take the peace out of my house. +You can take my food. You can take my medicines. You can take the peace out of my house. But there is something that you will never take from me, and this lives in the Blockchain. @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ I'm talking about cryptocurrencies. Unlike local currency, cryptocurrencies don't lose their value over time, they reevaluate. This is something that is worth working for. -If I had 1000 VEF yesterday (in local currency, about $1 US dollar), then today it is enough to buy less products than yesterday. (It's true; prices change wildly from one week to the next.) +If I had 1000 VEF yesterday (in local currency, about $1 US dollar), then today it is enough to buy fewer products than yesterday. (It's true; prices change wildly from one week to the next.) But if yesterday I had 1 BTC, today I’m able to buy more stuff than yesterday. Magic. @@ -100,9 +100,9 @@ I'm a semi-professional young man (I couldn't finish college for monetary reason I'm not afraid to express what I’m telling you here. What else could they take from me? Can you call this a life? -My life from now on (and always should) contributes to the open source community (secrets in my eyes are tyranny) and developing cryptocurrency platforms, because they can't take those from me. Like LBC – a coin that not only will allow me earn the foods I need to survive, but also will help me express myself better to this world and at the same time make it a better place. +My life from now on (and always should) contributes to the open source community (secrets in my eyes are tyranny) and developing cryptocurrency platforms because they can't take those from me. Like LBC – a coin that not only will allow me to earn the foods I need to survive but also will help me express myself better to this world and at the same time make it a better place. -Thanks LBRY team. +Thanks, LBRY team. Javier, July 2016 diff --git a/content/news/53-publish-tools-live-earn-1000-dollars.md b/content/news/53-publish-tools-live-earn-1000-dollars.md index b69680c1..3e9b0b26 100644 --- a/content/news/53-publish-tools-live-earn-1000-dollars.md +++ b/content/news/53-publish-tools-live-earn-1000-dollars.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'You Can Now Publish on LBRY (& Earn $1,000)' date: '2016-08-04 00:09:00' @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ And now LBRY beta users can do just that… When you open LBRY, you will also notice 3 areas on the homescreen displaying LBRY’s current featured content. These areas correspond to the LBRY names “One”, “Two”, and “Three” (lbry://one, etc.). Anyone can bid for those names and get your content featured on LBRY’s opening screen! -The true power of LBRY is allowing creators to connect directly to their audience. So what are you waiting for? Go do it! +The true power of LBRY is allowing creators to connect directly with their audience. So what are you waiting for? Go and do it! Oh… you don’t have an invite yet? Avoid waiting longer than you have to by [joining the beta waiting list now](https://lbry.io/get). diff --git a/content/news/54-shapeshift-adds-lbc.md b/content/news/54-shapeshift-adds-lbc.md index 14d42dc8..63ee780b 100644 --- a/content/news/54-shapeshift-adds-lbc.md +++ b/content/news/54-shapeshift-adds-lbc.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'ShapeShift Adds LBRY Credits! Instant Conversion to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and More' date: '2016-08-08 00:06:18' @@ -17,13 +17,13 @@ Following the [July 4th launch](https://lbry.io/news/beta-live-declare-independe Listing on ShapeShift is expected to bring additional depth and liquidity to LBC. ShapeShift is widely considered the most convenient digital asset exchange, and it also expands the potential of LBRY through its application programming interfaces (APIs). These will allow any developer to integrate LBC into third-party wallets and software platforms that are primarily designed around Bitcoin. -**While this is big news for LBC as a digital asset, it also has bearing on LBRY’s core purpose to enable content creators to connect with their fans.** +**While this is big news for LBC as a digital asset, it also has a bearing on LBRY’s core purpose to enable content creators to connect with their fans.** -One of LBRY’s hurdles to mainstream acceptance – a barrier the founders have anticipated from the beginning – is making LBC a truly useful method of payment. *You’re a brilliant filmmaker who has just released his feature-length film on LBRY, and it’s a hit! The LBC are flowing into your wallet. Now what do you do with them?* +One of LBRY’s hurdles to mainstream acceptance – a barrier the founders have anticipated from the beginning – is making LBC a handy method of payment. *You’re a brilliant filmmaker who has just released his feature-length film on LBRY, and it’s a hit! The LBC are flowing into your wallet. Now what do you do with them?* With ShapeShift, anyone who holds LBC will be able to quickly and securely exchange them for another cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. From there, creators can spend them anywhere Bitcoin is accepted – including Overstock, Amazon (via Purse), Gyft, Expedia, and a rapidly increasing number of brick-and-mortar stores. -And that process works in reverse. Content consumers will now be able to easily acquire LBC to make purchases on LBRY. +And that process works in reverse. Content consumers will now be able to acquire LBC to make purchases on LBRY easily. >”ShapeShift has dramatically lowered transaction costs between cryptocoins, creating a kind of 'universal translator' that allows people to use specialized coins for particular purposes but enjoy the benefits of Bitcoin's widespread use. It is an important milestone to have LBRY Credits listed there, and we are exploring ways to integrate ShapeShift into the LBRY protocol.” **- Mike Vine, LBRY Evangelist** diff --git a/content/news/55-fight-of-century.md b/content/news/55-fight-of-century.md index 282081f6..d8d82348 100644 --- a/content/news/55-fight-of-century.md +++ b/content/news/55-fight-of-century.md @@ -1,29 +1,29 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'LBRY Brings You the Fight of the Century' date: '2016-08-10 00:06:18' --- -LBRY is the junction where creativity and economics meet. It’s a place to share, but also a carefully designed marketplace to *reward* creators for their efforts. [Learn more about the economics of LBRY here](https://lbry.io/what). That’s why we are so pleased to have as a featured video, *Fight of the Century: Keynes vs. Hayek Rap Battle.* +LBRY is the junction where creativity and economics meet. It’s a place to share, but also a carefully designed marketplace to *reward* creators for their efforts. [Learn more about the economics of LBRY here](https://lbry.io/what). That’s why we are so pleased to have a featured video, *Fight of the Century: Keynes vs. Hayek Rap Battle.* ![Keynes vs. Hayek Rap Battle](/img/keyneshayek500.png) *Fight of the Century* depicts a musical debate between economic heavyweights [Friedrich Hayek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Hayek) and [John Maynard Keynes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Maynard_Keynes). The film brilliantly contrasts Keynes’ penchant for government interventionism with Hayek’s free market approach. It’s a rap battle pitting central planning against spontaneous order. -Now this may sound like a real snoozer, but if you’re one of the millions of people who have watched the film, you know it’s anything but. +Now, this may sound like a real snoozer, but if you’re one of the millions of people who have watched the film, you know it’s anything but. John Papola and Russ Roberts released the video in 2010. It does the seemingly impossible: make economic principles fun and entertaining. The characterizations are as sharp as they are hilarious. Keynes comes off as the publicly adored playboy and Hayek as the oft-snubbed underdog. And it really is a rap battle! -Papola and Roberts brought some serious street-cred to the project and strike the perfect balance between nerdy and funny. Papola worked as a creative director at SpikeTV and learned Austrian economics listening to podcasts on his commute. Roberts is an economist affiliated with the [Mercatus Center at George Mason University](http://mercatus.org/). +Papola and Roberts brought some serious street-cred to the project and struck the perfect balance between nerdy and funny. Papola worked as a creative director at SpikeTV and learned Austrian economics listening to podcasts on his commute. Roberts is an economist affiliated with the [Mercatus Center at George Mason University](http://mercatus.org/). Papola’s aptly named company [Emergent Order](http://emergentorder.com/) signed on as a featured content provider before [our beta launch on July 4](https://lbry.io/news/beta-live-declare-independence-big-media). The production company creates everything from feature films to virtual reality experiences. They call themselves “geeks with a heart.” -EO’s latest project is their first feature-length film: *[At The Fork](http://www.attheforkfilm.com/)* – “a film about husbandry and wife”. It stars Papola himself and his wife, Lisa Versaci, who “offer up a timely, entertaining, and unbiased look at how farm animals are raised for food.” EO has partnered with some big names to produce it – Whole Foods Market and The Humane Society of the United States. It was released just last month, and it’s already getting great reviews – [8.3 stars on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5726712/) and [100% critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/at_the_fork/). +EO’s latest project is their first feature-length film: *[At The Fork](http://www.attheforkfilm.com/)* – “a film about husbandry and wife”. It stars Papola himself and his wife, Lisa Versaci, who “offer up a timely, entertaining, and unbiased look at how farm animals are raised for food.” EO has partnered with some big names to produce it – Whole Foods Market and The Humane Society of the United States. It was released last month, and it’s already getting great reviews – [8.3 stars on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5726712/) and [100% critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/at_the_fork/). With your help, LBRY may one day add *At The Fork* to its featured content, as well as EO’s other amazing works. -If you’ve received a LBRY beta invite, you can do us and yourself a favor by heading to [lbry://keynesvhayek](lbry://keynesvhayek) and watching *Fight of the Century: Keynes vs. Hayek Rap Battle* right now! +If you’ve received a LBRY beta invite, you can do yourself and us a favor by heading to [lbry://keynesvhayek](lbry://keynesvhayek) and watching *Fight of the Century: Keynes vs. Hayek Rap Battle* right now! We think you’ll enjoy it, and your views will help prove to intrepid creators like EO that LBRY is the future of content distribution. diff --git a/content/news/57-lbry-bounties.md b/content/news/57-lbry-bounties.md index a13df9b0..9cd72645 100644 --- a/content/news/57-lbry-bounties.md +++ b/content/news/57-lbry-bounties.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Be Like Boba Fett – Earn Bounties for Helping LBRY Grow' date: '2016-08-18 00:06:18' cover: 'boba-fett.png' --- -The [LBRY Bounty Program](https://lbry.io/bounty) is now open to the public. Anyone in the world can now improve the future of the internet and digital content and *earn money at the same time*! +The [LBRY Bounty Program](https://lbry.io/bounty) is now open to the public. Anyone in the world can now improve the future of the internet and digital content, and *earn money at the same time*! LBRY has already benefited from significant community contributions, including basic debugging, content testing, publishing improvements... the list goes on and on. It’s now time to formalize our relationship with this awesome community by offering significant LBRY Credit (LBC) rewards for helping LBRY grow. diff --git a/content/news/59-ui-publishing-tools-upgrades.md b/content/news/59-ui-publishing-tools-upgrades.md index b13dd392..d272c9ff 100644 --- a/content/news/59-ui-publishing-tools-upgrades.md +++ b/content/news/59-ui-publishing-tools-upgrades.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'UI & Publishing Tools Upgrade with Reflector' date: '2016-08-25 00:06:18' @@ -8,13 +8,13 @@ Content publishers can now use a new feature called Reflector to upload files to **

LBRY’s New UI

** ![UI Screenshot](/img/news/lbryuiupgrade.png) -LBRY [publishing tools came online](https://lbry.io/news/publish-tools-live-earn-1000-dollars) in the first week of August, but we found a significant number of people were still having trouble publishing. Reflector fixes these problems with a more robust form of publishing. +LBRY [publishing tools came online](https://lbry.io/news/publish-tools-live-earn-1000-dollars) in the first week of August, but we found a significant number of people still had trouble publishing. Reflector fixes these problems with a more robust form of publishing. **

Reflector Publishing Tools

** ![Reflector screenshot](/img/news/reflector.png) Basically, Reflector ensures content is copied by other hosts before the data is ever requested by a user. Since this initial data is not paid for by the recipients, we want to be clear – *Reflector is non-mandatory.* -This feature is intended as a work around for network and firewall issues. +This feature is intended as a workaround for network and firewall issues. If you have further questions, [please join LBRY’s public chat](http://chat.lbry.io/). diff --git a/content/news/60-heckbender-charney-on-lbry.md b/content/news/60-heckbender-charney-on-lbry.md index 8acfe0d2..c9e19a9f 100644 --- a/content/news/60-heckbender-charney-on-lbry.md +++ b/content/news/60-heckbender-charney-on-lbry.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Kinda Sketchy, Totally Legit' date: '2016-08-26 00:06:18' @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ When you’re done laughing, watch some of their greats like: - *[How to Help Non-Sports Fans Enjoy Sports](lbry://smallpenis)* – A new medication to help with those times when your buddies are really into the big game, but you? You just aren't... - *[Eminem - Rap God (Unofficial Pug Edition)](lbry://pugrapgod)* – It’s Eminem. In top Pug form. -- *[True Christmas](lbry://truechristmas)* – Rust and Marty from HBO’s True Detective are in fact Santa and his top Elf, unraveling the mystery of the half eaten cookie plate. +- *[True Christmas](lbry://truechristmas)* – Rust and Marty from HBO’s True Detective are in fact Santa and his top Elf, unraveling the mystery of the half-eaten cookie plate. **[Charney Comedy](https://www.facebook.com/charneycomedy/)** diff --git a/content/news/62-content-without-borders.md b/content/news/62-content-without-borders.md index 331148be..120370a8 100644 --- a/content/news/62-content-without-borders.md +++ b/content/news/62-content-without-borders.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Content Without Borders' date: '2016-08-31 00:06:18' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ National borders shouldn’t stop the flow of digital content. But they often do As Estonian President Toomas Hendrik explained in an interview with Ars Technica, [he can’t buy a song on iTunes for his wife](http://arstechnica.com/business/2016/05/why-cant-the-estonian-president-buy-a-song-off-itunes-for-his-latvian-wife/): ->"iTunes are based on credit cards. Credit cards are national. I cannot buy an iTunes record for my wife who has a Latvian credit card. I cannot buy her an iTunes record because I have an Estonian iTunes. This is true of virtually everything that is connected to digital services. And certainly this is why Estonia is at the forefront of the European Digital Single Market. As I like to say, it’s easier to ship a bottle of Portuguese wine from southern Portugal in the Algarve and sell it in northern Lapland, than it is for me to buy an iTunes record across the Estonian-Latvian border." +>"iTunes is based on credit cards. Credit cards are national. I cannot buy an iTunes record for my wife who has a Latvian credit card. I cannot buy her an iTunes record because I have an Estonian iTunes. This is true of virtually everything that is connected to digital services. And certainly, this is why Estonia is at the forefront of the European Digital Single Market. As I like to say, it’s easier to ship a bottle of Portuguese wine from southern Portugal in the Algarve and sell it in northern Lapland, than it is for me to buy an iTunes record across the Estonian-Latvian border." As Ronald Reagan said, “Tear down this wall!” diff --git a/content/news/63-joaquin-pixan-singleton-band.md b/content/news/63-joaquin-pixan-singleton-band.md index 5428031e..4914d444 100644 --- a/content/news/63-joaquin-pixan-singleton-band.md +++ b/content/news/63-joaquin-pixan-singleton-band.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: '#NewKidsOnTheBlockchain Thursday: Indie Rockers from Ukraine & Classical Singing de la Spain' date: '2016-09-01 00:06:18' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ It’s amazing to watch full resolution films with no ads on LBRY, but the proto ![Joaquín Pixán](/img/news/joaquin-pixan.png) -The true treat of LBRY is finding brilliant gems from corners of the globe, like master Spanish vocalist Joaquín Pixán. +The true treat of LBRY is finding brilliant gems from corners of the globe, like Spanish master vocalist Joaquín Pixán. > "...The special qualities of our singer’s voice, the attractive color of his timbre, adapt wonderfully to the texts and notes and in particular seem tailor-made to bring out the passages which hint at or openly display a Spanishness of the greatest pedigree; a forthrightness even verging on the rustic or even a refined degree of stylization of the popular Spanish copla." **– Arturo Reverter** @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ His live performances and catalog of studio recordings will keep you coming back ![Singleton](/img/news/singleton-band.png) -This indie rock outfit of more than a decade brings their soaring crescendos and brilliant vocals to LBRY. It’s a familiar indie rock sound packed with an emotional punch. Search “Singleton” and keep an eye for their albums and music videos. From their official biography: +This indie rock outfit of more than a decade brings their soaring crescendos and brilliant vocals to LBRY. It’s a familiar indie rock sound packed with an emotional punch. Search “Singleton” and keep an eye on their albums and music videos. From their official biography: > "Being in the avant-garde of Ukrainian indie music since 2004, Singleton has an extensive touring experience, with numerous shows in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and Germany." diff --git a/content/news/64-500k-vc-funds-pillar.md b/content/news/64-500k-vc-funds-pillar.md index 579c05ff..59f90dcf 100644 --- a/content/news/64-500k-vc-funds-pillar.md +++ b/content/news/64-500k-vc-funds-pillar.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: '$500K in VC Funds from Pillar et al' date: '2016-09-07 00:06:18' @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ We’ve hinted at this news in the past week, but now it’s official: [Pillar V ![Pillar VC](/img/news/pillarvc.png) -Pillar is a perfect fit for LBRY, with the mission of “treating founders the way we would want to be treated.” This is precisely what LBRY is trying to achieve for digital content creators – a distribution system that connects them directly to their fans with no middleman taking a cut of their profits. We want to give creators the power to say, “No, thank you!” to YouTube and other big media companies that exercise control over their users’ original content. +Pillar is a perfect fit for LBRY, with the mission of “treating founders the way we would want to be treated.” This is precisely what LBRY is trying to achieve for digital content creators – a distribution system that connects them directly to their fans with no intermediary taking a cut of their profits. We want to give creators the power to say, “No, thank you!” to YouTube and other big media companies that exercise control over their users’ original content. LBRY is humbled at this endorsement. Beyond helping us grow our dev team and deliver better software faster, we hope this news also serves to show that we take our primary goal seriously: every film, song, book, and app ever made – available anywhere. Pillar VC is operated by determined visionaries who conducted careful due diligence in funding LBRY. With their help, we will provide the content distribution protocol of the future. diff --git a/content/news/66-brookes-eggleston-character-design-forge.md b/content/news/66-brookes-eggleston-character-design-forge.md index 1be77c4f..d49199ba 100644 --- a/content/news/66-brookes-eggleston-character-design-forge.md +++ b/content/news/66-brookes-eggleston-character-design-forge.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Storytelling Art 101' date: '2016-09-15 00:06:00' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ We’re starting that trend this week with [Character Design Forge, AKA Brookes ![Brookes Eggleson](/img/news/brookeseggleston.png) ->”Characters aren’t just meant to sell people on an idea. Characters are vessels for feelings and personalities that can connect to your audience. With a well designed character, our brains don’t really understand them to be artificial.” **- Brookes Eggleston** +>”Characters aren’t just meant to sell people on an idea. Characters are vessels for feelings and personalities that can connect with your audience. With a well-designed character, our brains don’t really understand them to be artificial.” **- Brookes Eggleston** The best place to start is *[5 Tips for Better Drawing](lbry://drawbetter)*. diff --git a/content/news/67-ray-carballada-media-advisor.md b/content/news/67-ray-carballada-media-advisor.md index fbb05b1c..95ac7d09 100644 --- a/content/news/67-ray-carballada-media-advisor.md +++ b/content/news/67-ray-carballada-media-advisor.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'LBRY’s New Media Advisor: An Artist, A Businessman, A Gentleman' date: '2016-09-20 00:06:18' @@ -19,4 +19,4 @@ Ray isn’t just a businessman; he’s an artist himself. He earned a BS in phot Ray said he is most excited about how LBRY will benefit artists and content creators: ->“LBRY promises to cut out layers upon layers of middlemen so more of the value goes to the creators – the artists - the talent! It's the answer to a problem that just couldn't be solved without this technology.” +>“LBRY promises to cut out layers upon layers of middlemen, so more of the value goes to the creators – the artists - the talent! It's the answer to a problem that just couldn't be solved without this technology.” diff --git a/content/news/68-skate-yrself-clean.md b/content/news/68-skate-yrself-clean.md index cb053b2c..0d61f774 100644 --- a/content/news/68-skate-yrself-clean.md +++ b/content/news/68-skate-yrself-clean.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Skate, Relax, Enjoy' date: '2016-09-22 00:06:00' @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Part biography, part LCD Soundsystem music video, *SKATE* captures the American >”I’d like to be buried with my skates on, definitely. Or laying beside me somewhere, you know, in the casket… put a burger in my hand and my roller skates on and... bury me.” **- Ricky Lee Robinson** -Janna’s six minute short won the Grand Jury Prize at [Florida Film Festival for Best Short Doc](http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-05-01/entertainment/os-florida-film-festival-winners-20130501_1_florida-film-festival-award-winners-audience-award), as well as being selected by [Nashville Film Festival](https://nashvillefilmfestival.org/news/full-short-film-lineup/) and [DOC NYC](http://www.docnyc.net/film/obsessions/). +Janna’s six-minute short won the Grand Jury Prize at [Florida Film Festival for Best Short Doc](http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-05-01/entertainment/os-florida-film-festival-winners-20130501_1_florida-film-festival-award-winners-audience-award), as well as being selected by [Nashville Film Festival](https://nashvillefilmfestival.org/news/full-short-film-lineup/) and [DOC NYC](http://www.docnyc.net/film/obsessions/). It can be seen at **[lbry://skateyrselfclean](lbry://skateyrselfclean)** now. diff --git a/content/news/69-reddit-ama-answers.md b/content/news/69-reddit-ama-answers.md index f0cf7175..e1372085 100644 --- a/content/news/69-reddit-ama-answers.md +++ b/content/news/69-reddit-ama-answers.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: mike-vine title: 'Answers to the Big Questions from Our Reddit AMA' date: '2016-09-28 00:06:18' @@ -55,13 +55,13 @@ LBRY is working well as a brand so far. SEO is a top consideration for startup b **How does LBRY benefit content creators? Can I make money using LBRY?** ---- -In our AMA title, we pitched LBRY as a “community-driven” YouTube alternative that could “save the internet.” That’s a lot of big talk, but what does it mean for the people who care most about the changes happening at YouTube – content creators? +In our AMA title, we pitched LBRY as a “community-driven” YouTube alternative that could “save the internet.” That’s a lot of big talks, but what does it mean for the people who care most about the changes happening at YouTube – content creators? -If you are earning money from your videos on YouTube right now, you are likely familiar with the recent controversies over videos being “de-monetized” for containing content unfriendly to advertisers. It’s no surprise that YouTube caters to advertisers, because those are its ultimate customers. +If you are earning money from your videos on YouTube right now, you are likely familiar with the recent controversies over videos being “de-monetized” for containing content unfriendly to advertisers. It’s no surprise that YouTube caters to advertisers because those are its ultimate customers. LBRY is not an ad-driven media service. In fact, it’s not a traditional media service at all. LBRY is an open protocol that allows you to publish your videos to the network at no cost to you and set a price per stream or download. Because LBRY is a protocol and not a corporate store, there is no approval process for content to be listed and no authority that can “de-monetize” your videos. That’s between you and your fans. -With LBRY, pricing is completely at the discretion of the creator and 100% of that price goes to the creator. Compare this to iTunes’ fixed pricing tiers and 30% cut of every sale. +With LBRY, pricing is completely at the discretion of the creator, and 100% of that price goes to the creator. Compare this to iTunes’ fixed pricing tiers and 30% cut of every sale. Because LBRY uses digital currency (a la Bitcoin), creators can accept micropayments for every view without worrying about credit card processing fees. Or a studio could use LBRY to distribute a theatrical release to independent theaters and charge thousands of dollars per download. The only constraint on pricing is what your viewers are willing to pay. @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ Do you watch YouTube? Imagine paying a few cents to eliminate all ads. 100% of t Do you use BitTorrent? Imagine getting paid to seed files into the network. Because there is a marketplace for these files, you can finally find rare songs and films that can’t support a torrent swarm based on popularity alone. -Do you shop on the iTunes Store? Imagine paying less for songs, TV episodes, and music videos and having 100% of the price directly to the creators. +Do you shop at the iTunes Store? Imagine paying less for songs, TV episodes, and music videos and having 100% of the price directly to the creators. LBRY is a digital media library at your fingertips. It can store any kind of content and make it available at low cost on demand. In a few years time, LBRY may become your one-stop-shop for everything digital, from ebooks to video games to movies. One app to rule them all – but still leaving more power in your hands because it is decentralized by design. @@ -85,13 +85,13 @@ LBRY is a digital media library at your fingertips. It can store any kind of con **What is LBRY exactly – is it a protocol, an app, a website, a company?** ---- -LBRY is many components working together. For most users, it will just be a place where they can find great videos, music, ebooks, and more. A vast digital library available on all of your devices. +LBRY is many components working together. For most users, it will just be a place where they can find great videos, music, ebooks, and more. A vast digital library that is available on all of your devices. But behind that experience is an ecosystem that can be hard to understand at first – especially because we tend to refer to all the pieces and the system-as-a-whole as “LBRY”. (We’re working on clearing that up.) It might be easier to start with what LBRY is not: it is not just another corporate media service like YouTube or iTunes or Spotify. It is first and foremost a new *protocol* that allows artists to upload their content to a network of hosts (like BitTorrent) and set a price per stream or download (like iTunes) or give it away for free (like YouTube without ads). What makes this all possible is the blockchain technology developed by the founder of Bitcoin. Do you have to understand any of this to use and enjoy LBRY? No. Does it still matter to users? Yes! -Gmail has built an extremely popular email service on top of the near-universal *SMTP protocol* that everyone uses to exchange emails. Anyone sending email with SMTP can communicate with Gmail addresses, no matter what email platform they use (Yahoo!, AOL, iCloud, etc.). Google can’t interfere with someone emailing from an @yahoo.com address to an @aol.com address – and users are free to switch between services at any time, taking their emails with them. Users have a lot of power in open protocols that is often taken for granted. +Gmail has built an extremely popular email service on top of the near-universal *SMTP protocol* that everyone uses to exchange emails. Anyone sending an email with SMTP can communicate with Gmail addresses, no matter what email platform they use (Yahoo!, AOL, iCloud, etc.). Google can’t interfere with someone emailing from an @yahoo.com address to an @aol.com address – and users are free to switch between services at any time, taking their emails with them. Users have a lot of power in open protocols that is often taken for granted. Compare this to a proprietary, centrally controlled service like Facebook Messenger. If you conduct all of your social communications via Messenger, you’re stuck in that environment – you cannot move your messages or contacts over to Google Chat or Skype. And if Facebook changes the way Messenger functions by censoring conversations or sharing your information with advertisers or governments, tough luck. @@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ There is no such risk of top-down corruption with the LBRY protocol. Content upl Now, the LBRY project is more than just a revolutionary new protocol. It is also a company, *LBRY Inc.*, which is developing a *LBRY app* to allow users to easily interact with the protocol. So it’s as if Google had developed the email protocol, released it to the world for free, and then built Gmail to help people make use of it. Not only is our app completely open-source, but others are welcome to create competing apps that also use the LBRY protocol. For a content creator, your uploaded content will be available to all of these apps at the same time. -Do you see the difference here? YouTube can afford to push around its creators and users because they’ve created tremendous lock-in. LBRY is challenging this model from the ground-up. Everything we’ve built is open-source, decentralized, and belongs to the community using it. LBRY Inc. could go bankrupt tomorrow and the LBRY protocol will live on. Can YouTube say that? +Do you see the difference here? YouTube can afford to push around its creators and users because they’ve created tremendous lock-in. LBRY is challenging this model from the ground-up. Everything we’ve built is open-source, decentralized, and belongs to the community using it. LBRY Inc. could go bankrupt tomorrow, and the LBRY protocol will live on. Can YouTube say that? **LBRY’s “auction-based” name system sounds unworkable. Why don’t you just assign names the same way as internet domains?** @@ -111,19 +111,19 @@ First, it’s important to know that assigning names in a decentralized system i Let’s look at the internet’s standard domain name system (DNS). DNS is a centralized service run by an organization called ICANN. [There’s actually a bit of controversy going on right now about who should control ICANN](http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21707538-internet-not-american-whatever-ted-cruz-thinks-road-surfdom), which until now has been under the supervision of the US Department of Commerce. ICANN grants registrars the ability to lease domain names for 1-year terms. Registrars pay enormous fees to participate in this system, and individuals/companies can end up paying substantial fees to maintain a particular domain. That is to say, ICANN is a pretty lucrative racket for those involved. -And the results aren’t even that good! Not only are domain names still very awkward (http://www.THENAMEIWANT.somethingelse), but they are highly vulnerable to squatters. Domain name squatting has become an industry unto itself, with speculators viewing it like owning real estate. Unfortunately, as with real estate, the market is opaque and transaction costs are high. Unlike real estate, the scarcity of ICANN domains is basically artificial, depending on a committee to approve new top-level domains (TLDs) at their whim. +And the results aren’t even that good! Not only are domain names still very awkward (http://www.THENAMEIWANT.somethingelse), but they are highly vulnerable to squatters. Domain name squatting has become an industry unto itself, with speculators viewing it like owning real estate. Unfortunately, as with real estate, the market is opaque, and transaction costs are high. Unlike real estate, the scarcity of ICANN domains is basically artificial, depending on a committee to approve new top-level domains (TLDs) at their whim. -So we thought, “what if there were a better way?” Consulting with economists, we devised LBRY’s nameclaim system. LBRY names are awarded to the highest bidder. Our team believes that with a system like this, names will be controlled by the people who get the most value out of them – which is almost always the creator of the content. Radiohead would get a lot more value out of lbry://amoonshapedpool than a squatter, pirate, or troll. +So we thought, “what if there were a better way?” Consulting with economists, we devised LBRY’s name-claim system. LBRY names are awarded to the highest bidder. Our team believes that with a system like this, names will be controlled by the people who get the most value out of them – which is almost always the creator of the content. Radiohead would get a lot more value out of lbry://amoonshapedpool than a squatter, pirate, or troll. -Before jumping to conclusions about the nameclaim system, here are a few key details: +Before jumping to conclusions about the name-claim system, here are a few key details: -1. **Names aren’t bought, only reserved – no credits are lost, only put on deposit.** If you win the auction for a name, your credits are held with that name until you decide to withdraw them (at any time you wish). You aren’t buying the name from anyone and no one profits off of the transfer of names. It’s just a test of who is willing to deposit the most credits toward a name. The only cost is that you can’t spend the credits on content or cash them out while they are reserving a name. +1. **Names aren’t bought, only reserved – no credits are lost, only put on deposit.** If you win the auction for a name, your credits are held with that name until you decide to withdraw them (at any time you wish). You aren’t buying the name from anyone, and no one profits off of the transfer of names. It’s just a test of who is willing to deposit the most credits toward a name. The only cost is that you can’t spend the credits on content or cash them out while they are reserving a name. 2. **The longer a name is held, the longer the holder has to counterbid.** You don’t just lose the name immediately if a bigger bidder comes along – especially if you’ve held it for awhile. The time to counterbid scales up to ~1 week. -3. **Other users can pledge credits to support the nameclaim of a creator they like.** If you claim lbry://bestmovieever and your film lives up to the hype, users may show their support by pledging some credits to make sure you hold onto that name. +3. **Other users can pledge credits to support the name-claim of a creator they like.** If you claim lbry://bestmovieever and your film lives up to the hype, users may show their support by pledging some credits to make sure you hold onto that name. -4. **Names are not like Youtube channels; they’re more like search terms.** Publishers will each get a unique ID that serves as their “channel” and shows all the content they upload. This ID will form permanent links so you can embed your videos on websites and include the link in promotional materials. The bidding system is only meant to get traffic from users trying to “discover” your content through the naming system. Since every comedy video would want to be at lbry://comedy, the nameclaim system allows the name to go to the creator who can make the most revenue off of it. +4. **Names are not like Youtube channels; they’re more like search terms.** Publishers will each get a unique ID that serves as their “channel” and shows all the content they upload. This ID will form permanent links so you can embed your videos on websites and include the link in promotional materials. The bidding system is only meant to get traffic from users trying to “discover” your content through the naming system. Since every comedy video would want to be at lbry://comedy, the name-claim system allows the name to go to the creator who can make the most revenue off of it. Our Reddit AMA made clear that this system makes people uncomfortable. No doubt it is unlike anything we've seen before on the net. For creators, it's a tradeoff. You might lose a valuable name, but you also don't have to worry about people squatting on the best names. Squatting has plagued projects like Namecoin and is only (poorly) resolved by ICANN at the cost of much expense and centralization. @@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ Our economic advisor Alex Tabarrok notes: >“Auctions have many great properties, but the public doesn’t like auctions very much. Although participating in an auction is fun for some; others find it annoying. It requires inputs of time and risk, and no one likes being outbid at the last minute.” -So, the short answer is that we’re aware that this an experiment within an experiment. We’re trying to solve a very hard problem in a novel way. It’s important to note that LBRY doesn't depend on the naming system, but we're committed to giving it a chance. +So, the short answer is that we’re aware that this an experiment within an experiment. We’re trying to solve a tough problem in a novel way. It’s important to note that LBRY doesn't depend on the naming system, but we're committed to giving it a chance. **If I don’t want to deal with name auctions at all, what are my options?** @@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ So, the short answer is that we’re aware that this an experiment within an exp We don’t want to see the naming system scare off potential users. And if it fails to work as planned, we don’t want it to take down the whole LBRY project. -Rest assured, we’re implementing permanent URLs that are **always yours**. You will have one link that contains all your LBRY content you can use in promotional materials or share online – just like a Youtube channel URL. +Rest assured, we’re implementing permanent URLs that are **always yours**. You will have one link that contains all of your LBRY content you can use in promotional materials or share online – just like a Youtube channel URL. Using this approach, you can bypass the auction system entirely. You could even have a regular domain name, like www.jackscodingclass.com, point to all of your content on LBRY. @@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ Here’s how LBRY Inc. **doesn’t** make money: - **We do not take a cut of any transactions.** When you buy content on LBRY, 100% of the listed price goes to the publisher. There is also a fee paid to the decentralized network of hosts that store and deliver the content to you. LBRY Inc. doesn’t take any of that unless the company is publishing or hosting content itself. The same rules apply to everyone. - **We do not earn profits from auctioning of names**, nor do we benefit from bidding wars over names. Our goal with the naming system is simply to allocate names most efficiently to benefit users. -- **This is not a “pump and dump” scheme or vaporware.** See my essay [$1.2B Valuation and We Don’t Care](https://lbry.io/news/1.2b-market-cap-we-dont-care). LBRY credits have already experienced a bubble and we paid it no mind. LBRY is real software with a live blockchain and thousands of active users. Our goal is to increase the long-term value of the protocol, which if adopted globally will make our reserve many times more valuable than any short-term bubble. We’ve already invested 10,000 man hours into this project and it will take many more, but we’re patient and focused on the future. +- **This is not a “pump and dump” scheme or vaporware.** See my essay [$1.2B Valuation and We Don’t Care](https://lbry.io/news/1.2b-market-cap-we-dont-care). LBRY credits have already experienced a bubble, and we paid it no mind. LBRY is real software with a live blockchain and thousands of active users. Our goal is to increase the long-term value of the protocol, which if adopted globally will make our reserve many times more valuable than any short-term bubble. We’ve already invested 10,000 working hours into this project, and it will take many more, but we’re patient and focused on the future. We are also exploring ways to generate revenue above our credit reserve, including providing value-added services to LBRY users and/or consulting to large content producers who want to harness LBRY. But remember, by design, **we are not able** to singlehandedly change the rules on users in an attempt to “monetize” all of your contributions to the network. @@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ We are also exploring ways to generate revenue above our credit reserve, includi **What is LBRY’s development status right now? Plans for the future?** ---- -LBRY is currently in invite-only beta, with desktop apps for Linux, MacOS, and a pre-release version of Windows. There are approximately 5K active users and hundreds of content creators. The network already hosts big name content like the [feature film *It’s A Disaster*](https://lbry.io/news/launch-a-disaster) and videos from [Adult Swim’s MillionDollarExtreme](https://lbry.io/news/mde-on-lbry). We announce new featured content every Thursday on our [blog](https://lbry.io/news), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/lbryio), and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/lbryio). +LBRY is currently in invite-only beta, with desktop apps for Linux, MacOS, and a pre-release version of Windows. There are approximately 5K active users and hundreds of content creators. The network already hosts big-name content like the [feature film *It’s A Disaster*](https://lbry.io/news/launch-a-disaster) and videos from [Adult Swim’s MillionDollarExtreme](https://lbry.io/news/mde-on-lbry). We announce new featured content every Thursday on our [blog](https://lbry.io/news), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/lbryio), and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/lbryio). The waitlist to get into the beta is ~150K people long. This shocks even us, and we’re racing to get the user experience and backend technologies to a level where we’re comfortable opening the beta to everyone. The target for open beta is this winter. Mushy target, we know, but these things are hard to time. @@ -173,9 +173,9 @@ In the meantime, we could use your encouragement. This is a difficult project th **Why should I care about LBRY if I can’t even use it yet?** ---- -A lot of people won’t care about LBRY until it can deliver them immediate benefits. That’s fair and we understand. +A lot of people won’t care about LBRY until it can deliver them immediate benefits. That’s fair, and we understand. -The advantage of getting involved right now is the same as following a local band that you’d like to see make it big. You have the opportunity to have very direct contact with our dev team. You can make suggestions and shape the course of LBRY. You can [earn bounties](https://lbry.io/bounty) for helping to build and promote LBRY. You can connect with our truly amazing community of people, like [Javier from Venezuela who says LBRY gave him new hope for life](https://lbry.io/news/day-in-shoes-venezuelan). You can [post your content to the network](https://lbry.io/publish) before it is mainstream and get attention and appreciation from our early adopters – not to mention a possible prize of $1000 in LBC. +The advantage of getting involved right now is the same as following a local band that you’d like to see that make it big. You have the opportunity to have very direct contact with our dev team. You can make suggestions and shape the course of LBRY. You can [earn bounties](https://lbry.io/bounty) for helping to build and promote LBRY. You can connect with our amazing community of people, like [Javier from Venezuela who says LBRY gave him new hope for life](https://lbry.io/news/day-in-shoes-venezuelan). You can [post your content to the network](https://lbry.io/publish) before it is mainstream and get attention and appreciation from our early adopters – not to mention a possible prize of $1000 in LBC. Or get involved because it’s rare to get an opportunity to be part of a project that could reshape the fabric of the internet and creative media for years to come. diff --git a/content/news/70-fleischer-superman.md b/content/news/70-fleischer-superman.md index 3b736201..9da69c59 100644 --- a/content/news/70-fleischer-superman.md +++ b/content/news/70-fleischer-superman.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Pub Domain Superman!' date: '2016-09-29 00:06:00' @@ -26,4 +26,4 @@ These are true gems in the hall of film history. Check out the first nine episod - [*Volcano*](lbry://superman1940-e8) - [*Terror on the Midway*](lbry://superman1940-e9) -**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Know some great public domain content to share? Have high quality scans? Email reilly@lbry.io for a trip to the front of the line. +**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Know some great public domain content to share? Have high-quality scans? Email reilly@lbry.io for a trip to the front of the line. diff --git a/content/news/71-credit-policy-third-quarter-report.md b/content/news/71-credit-policy-third-quarter-report.md index 082024f5..ce6c301b 100644 --- a/content/news/71-credit-policy-third-quarter-report.md +++ b/content/news/71-credit-policy-third-quarter-report.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Credit Policy and 3rd Quarter Credit Report' date: '2016-10-05 00:06:18' @@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ The [Third Quarter 2016 Report](https://lbry.io/faq/quarterly-report-3q-2016) is - No institutional credits were moved or spent. - No anticipated sales from operational reserve until at least the Second Quarter 2017. -**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Know some great public domain content to share? Have high quality scans? Email reilly@lbry.io for a trip to the front of the line. +**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Know some great public domain content to share? Have high-quality scans? Email reilly@lbry.io for a trip to the front of the line. diff --git a/content/news/72-sporthocking.md b/content/news/72-sporthocking.md index e795c6a8..4746f24b 100644 --- a/content/news/72-sporthocking.md +++ b/content/news/72-sporthocking.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Will the Real Slim Shady Please Sit Down' date: '2016-10-06 00:06:00' @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ In his first video, [TJ in Berlin](lbry://sporthock-berlin), Trenton “TJ” Ra ![More sporthocking](/img/news/sporthock-inline2.png) -Inspired by guys freestyling tricks with homemade stools in the German city of Kiel, the Landschutz brothers designed the first Sporthocker prototype in 2006. Today, they own a Sporthocker brand and product design company called [Salzig in Berlin, Germany](http://www.sporthocker.com/en/). They’ve travelled two European tours and hold annual events for the budding sport. +Inspired by guys freestyling tricks with homemade stools in the German city of Kiel, the Landschutz brothers designed the first Sporthocker prototype in 2006. Today, they own a Sporthocker brand, and product design company called [Salzig in Berlin, Germany](http://www.sporthocker.com/en/). They’ve travelled two European tours and hold annual events for the budding sport. This is a sport worth checking out. See the tour of Europe today: diff --git a/content/news/73-alex-liebowitz.md b/content/news/73-alex-liebowitz.md index 672ee976..5205b619 100644 --- a/content/news/73-alex-liebowitz.md +++ b/content/news/73-alex-liebowitz.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: samuel-lbryian title: 'Meet the Least Interesting Guy on the LBRY Team' date: '2016-10-10 00:06:18' @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ That actually speaks to just how interesting the LBRY team is. Or maybe to Alex ![Alex Liebowitz](/img/news/aliebowitz.jpg) -Alex is an economist turned web developer. He studied econ at UMass Amherst, but left with a few incompletes to enter the world of software, where (as he put it) nobody looks at the degree on your resume. Nevertheless, Alex is a self-professed economics nerd. As a result, he’s a perfect fit for the LBRY team. +Alex is an economist turned web developer. He studied econ at UMass Amherst but left with a few incompletes to enter the world of software, where (as he put it) nobody looks at the degree on your resume. Nevertheless, Alex is a self-professed economics nerd. As a result, he’s a perfect fit for the LBRY team. Alex brings hands-on software development skills and experience to the table. His experience includes building web and desktop apps for large national corporations. Alex also helps run a large podcasting network. @@ -23,4 +23,4 @@ Alex puts it like this: >“LBRY is based upon a profound insight: the problem with peer-to-peer networks is not that they're decentralized; it's not that we need a corporation sitting between creators and consumers deciding who's allowed to put their content online – and taking a hefty cut for the favor. It's that up to now, they've offered no way for creators to get paid, and no way to ensure legitimate content is the most visible and easily accessible on the network. LBRY incorporates an instant and painless payment system that allows artists to charge whatever they want and get 100% of the revenue.” -Alex may not think he’s very interesting, but his technical skills coupled with his business knowledge and understanding of LBRY user needs will serve us well. +Alex may not think he’s exciting, but his technical skills coupled with his business knowledge and understanding of LBRY user needs will serve us well. diff --git a/content/news/73-what-makes-lbry-different.md b/content/news/73-what-makes-lbry-different.md index ba43ddaa..8aba81bb 100644 --- a/content/news/73-what-makes-lbry-different.md +++ b/content/news/73-what-makes-lbry-different.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: jeremy-kauffman title: 'How Is LBRY different from iTunes, Storj, YouTube, BitTorrent and Others?' date: '2016-10-11 00:06:18' @@ -6,20 +6,20 @@ cover: 'lbry-desk.png' --- LBRY is a revolutionary technology that is poised to challenge a remarkable number of businesses – YouTube, Netflix, iTunes, Kindle Store, Audible, Steam, and so on. -Here, we’ll try to tackle a few comparisons that have been frequently asked of us. +Here, we’ll try to tackle a few comparisons that have frequently been asked of us. ## How is LBRY different from YouTube / Netflix / Apple TV? YouTube, Netflix, Apple TV, and other similar services are centralized platforms controlled by a single corporate entity. These companies can change the rules unilaterally, as well as censor content to appease authoritarian governments or corporate partners. -LBRY is a decentralized, open-source protocol that is controlled by its users. LBRY facilitates a similar experience to the aforementioned services, but does it in a way that is entirely decentralized. LBRY can never unilaterally change the rules on publishers or consumers, making it dramatically trustworthy. +LBRY is a decentralized, open-source protocol that is controlled by its users. LBRY facilitates a similar experience to the aforementioned services but does it in a way that is entirely decentralized. LBRY can never unilaterally change the rules on publishers or consumers, making it dramatically trustworthy. ## How is LBRY different from IPFS / BitTorrent? IPFS and BitTorrent are wonderful technologies from which LBRY has drawn a lot of inspiration. However, they both suffer from the same flaws: - Lack of discovery. BitTorrent and IPFS provide decentralized ways to access a unique piece of data or information, but they do not provide an overall catalog that lists all of the available data or information to consume. -- Ugly URLs. BitTorrent only provides access via long, complex magnet URLs. IPFS supports human-friendly naming via IPNS, but this is an after-the-fact hack and does not provide a single, authoritative, user-friendly namespace the way the LBRY does. +- Ugly URLs. BitTorrent only provides access via long, complex magnet URLs. IPFS supports human-friendly naming via IPNS, but this is an after-the-fact hack and does not provide a single, authoritative, user-friendly namespace with the way the LBRY does. - Lack of monetization. Neither BitTorrent nor IPFS support payments to publishers for the content or data they create and publish to the network*; LBRY does. - Incentive problems. BitTorrent and IPFS rely on people being generous with their own resources for data to continue to be available. LBRY creates market incentives for data to be as widespread and available as possible. @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ IPFS and BitTorrent are wonderful technologies from which LBRY has drawn a lot o ## How is LBRY different from MaidSafe / Storj? -Maidsafe and Storj are attempts to be decentralized platforms that enable many uses, rather than a decentralized protocol designed to serve a singular purpose. +Maidsafe and Storj are attempting to be decentralized platforms that enable many uses, rather than a decentralized protocol designed to serve a singular purpose. LBRY is designed to do one thing and only one thing well: the discovery, access, and (optionally) purchase of digital content. @@ -35,13 +35,13 @@ By being designed from the ground up for a highly specific purpose, LBRY can bot ## How is LBRY different from Decent / SingularDTV / Alexandria? -The first, and biggest, difference is that LBRY exists and has significant traction. As of this writing, Alexandria is the only one of these to release a client to the public, and there hasn’t been much progress since that release. +The first and biggest difference is that LBRY exists and has significant traction. As of this writing, Alexandria is the only one of these to release a client to the public, and there hasn’t been much progress since that release. It's difficult to compare LBRY to something that doesn't exist yet, but as we understand it, no alternative is providing a human-friendly namespace and discovery mechanisms like LBRY. Additionally, LBRY is the only one of these three to see significant backing outside of the cryptocurrency niche. While we love crypto, we're aiming to be a mainstream, household technology. To that extent, the fact that LBRY has backing from major VCs, tech companies, and Hollywood studios says a lot. -Finally, unlike almost every blockchain companyC, we've never sold coins to the public. We've put ourselves in a position where the only way we make money is if LBRY is a long-term success. To us, having "skin in the game" is a moral imperative. +Finally, unlike almost every blockchain company, we've never sold coins to the public. We've put ourselves in a position where the only way we make money is if LBRY is a long-term success. To us, having "skin in the game" is a moral imperative. ## How is LBRY different from a toaster? diff --git a/content/news/74-lbry-trailblazers.md b/content/news/74-lbry-trailblazers.md index e892c63c..e1403d4c 100644 --- a/content/news/74-lbry-trailblazers.md +++ b/content/news/74-lbry-trailblazers.md @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Shoutout to All You trailblazers' date: '2016-10-13 00:06:00' --- -The core innovations of LBRY are built upon a simple idea: connect audience to creator, anywhere on Earth, in one smooth motion. +The core innovations of LBRY are built upon a simple idea: connect the audience to the creator, anywhere on Earth, in one smooth motion. Since our July 4th launch, the team has leapt forward again and again toward that goal. @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ But there’s one key ingredient that makes this train keep chugging along: cont We have a lot of surprises on the horizon. Even some LBRY exclusives! And publishers like Oscilloscope Pictures are pleased that you loved *It’s a Disaster*, and they want to bring some more gems out of the vault to share. -Today, we’re reflecting on the trail blazed so far. It takes guts to share content dear to your heart in a risky, unproven way. These publishers have help carry LBRY toward its ambitious goal. +Today, we’re reflecting on the trail blazed so far. It takes guts to share content dear to your heart in a risky, unproven way. These publishers have helped carry LBRY toward its ambitious goal. We salute them. And then we enjoy them. diff --git a/content/news/75-roadmap.md b/content/news/75-roadmap.md index d407e1e4..146b052f 100644 --- a/content/news/75-roadmap.md +++ b/content/news/75-roadmap.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: jeremy-kauffman title: 'Open Beta? New Features? Keep Your Eye on the LBRY Roadmap' date: '2016-10-17 00:06:18' @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ LBRY is working hard to improve our communication with the public. While the vas - Dramatically expanded our [FAQ](https://lbry.io/faq). See [this post](https://lbry.io/news/reddit-ama-answers) and [this one](https://lbry.io/news/what-makes-lbry-different) for the latest additions. - Announced new content every Thursday, with a broad [review last week](https://lbry.io/news/lbry-trailblazers). -But LBRY is a ground-breaking technology, so the real (and most asked) question remains – when will it be available to the public? Your wish is our command line. We present to you… +But LBRY is ground-breaking technology, so the real (and most asked) question remains – when will it be available to the public? Your wish is our command line. We present to you… ###

[The LBRY Roadmap](https://lbry.io/roadmap)

diff --git a/content/news/76-night-living-dead.md b/content/news/76-night-living-dead.md index dbca3cea..2ed6cb44 100644 --- a/content/news/76-night-living-dead.md +++ b/content/news/76-night-living-dead.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Braaains!' date: '2016-10-20 00:06:00' @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ cover: 'notld-banner.png' --- *Night of the Living Dead* stands atop the mountain of great Hollywood films. -It’s also the most downloaded public domain title of all-time. Except for one caveat: finding a good torrent or retrieving files from (the wonderful) Archive.org, and viewing them in your living room... isn’t exactly user friendly. +It’s also the most downloaded public domain title of all-time. Except for one caveat: finding a good torrent or retrieving files from (the wonderful) Archive.org, and viewing them in your living room... isn’t exactly user-friendly. Fear not: we’re making it easier than ever to fear. @@ -16,4 +16,4 @@ You can [stream the original](lbry://nightofthelivingdead) today at: lbry://nigh If you’re looking for a real treat this Halloween season, the [MoMA in New York announced the premiere](http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/19/night-living-dead-4k-restoration-world-premiere-moma) of a new 4K restoration of this influential masterpiece. -**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Know some great public domain content to share? Have high quality scans? Email reilly@lbry.io for a trip to the front of the line. +**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Know some great public domain content to share? Have high-quality scans? Email reilly@lbry.io for a trip to the front of the line. diff --git a/content/news/77-lbry-windows.md b/content/news/77-lbry-windows.md index aa5b97da..8efb2bff 100644 --- a/content/news/77-lbry-windows.md +++ b/content/news/77-lbry-windows.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: jeremy-kauffman title: 'LBRY now on Windows. Bringing Blockchain Video to the Masses.' date: '2016-10-25 00:06:18' @@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ LBRY is a content-sharing and publishing platform that is decentralized and cont LBRY is an open-source protocol, as opposed to a centralized service, so there is no entity to take a “cut” of transactions or change the terms in an attempt to monetize the product. It’s like a new extension of the internet for delivering all media – films, ebooks, songs, and apps – from creators directly to consumers with radical efficiency. -**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Know some great public domain content to share? Have high quality scans? Email reilly@lbry.io for a trip to the front of the line. +**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Know some great public domain content to share? Have high-quality scans? Email reilly@lbry.io for a trip to the front of the line. diff --git a/content/news/80-tpbafk.md b/content/news/80-tpbafk.md index 6ebf07bf..2506560c 100644 --- a/content/news/80-tpbafk.md +++ b/content/news/80-tpbafk.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Political Action via Creation' date: '2016-11-10 00:06:00' @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ A tidal shift occurred this week in American politics. At LBRY, we believe in change through creation. The most effective way to criticize is not by speaking, but by creating and doing. -This week’s films elevate their subject matter while bringing new perspective to the issues they raise. Rather than shouting from the soapbox, they let their documentation speak for itself. +This week’s films elevate their subject matter while bringing a new perspective to the issues they raise. Rather than shouting from the soapbox, they let their documentation speak for itself. ![TPB AFK: The Pirate Bay Away from Keyboard](/img/news/tpb-inline.jpg) diff --git a/content/news/81-acryptypical.md b/content/news/81-acryptypical.md index 60b52072..f8cc063a 100644 --- a/content/news/81-acryptypical.md +++ b/content/news/81-acryptypical.md @@ -29,13 +29,13 @@ The first-order answer to this question is trivial: there are more sellers than The second-order answer is only slightly less trivial: there is no reason to buy. -LBRY launched in July 2016. It launched as the barest, minimum proof-of-concept possible. It supported streaming a few videos we had published ourselves and that was it. When we launched, the publishing process was *hand-typing JSON into the command line*. +LBRY launched in July 2016. It launched as the barest, minimum proof-of-concept possible. It supported streaming a few videos we had published ourselves, and that was it. When we started, the publishing process was *hand-typing JSON into the command line*. That release showed that it was *possible* to provide a completely decentralized protocol that facilitates the discovery, access, and purchase of content. It showed that we don't have to accept government or corporate censorship of what we want to watch, read, or listen to. -What it didn't show is that people are ready to immediately change their habits and **we didn't expect it to.** +What it didn't show is that people are ready to change their habits immediately and **we didn't expect it to.** However, proving that the dream of LBRY is possible helped us raise a $500,000 seed round led by Pillar and joined by some other great people like the CEOs of [Dyn](https://dyn.com) and [Backupify](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backupify). @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ LBRY is currently funded until approximately July 2017. We'll be focusing all of To make a few points extraordinarily clear: -- We never have, and never will, engage in market manipulation. Neither through direct purchases or orders, nor through the generation of news that is intended to affect the price rather than communicate substance. +- We never have, and never will engage in market manipulation. Neither through direct purchases or orders nor through the generation of news that is intended to affect the price rather than communicate substance. - We have not participated in the market for LBC directly (i.e. buying or selling LBC). - We will not participate in the market for LBC directly for at least one year, and most likely much longer than this. - We will not speculate about the price of LBC. If you ask us, we'll probably link you here. @@ -69,8 +69,8 @@ These statements go for both LBRY, Inc. and its employees' independent actions. ### What To Do With Your LBC -If you bought LBC in an attempt to make a quick buck, you may be disappointed. We're not in the game of moving markets and we never will be. On our current trajectory, buyside demand is unlikely to exceed mining generation for months. +If you bought LBC in an attempt to make a quick buck, you might be disappointed. We're not in the game of moving markets, and we never will be. On our current trajectory, buy-side demand is unlikely to exceed mining generation for months. -If you bought LBC because you believe of the idea of a world of content sharing without censorship or middlemen, hold onto it (or spend it to buy some of the great content being added every day!). We've got an incredible [team](https://lbry.io/team) of bright, talented people that are pouring an incredible amount of time in to actualize it. +If you bought LBC because you believe of the idea of a world of content sharing without censorship or intermediaries, hold onto it (or spend it to buy some of the great content being added every day!). We've got an incredible [team](https://lbry.io/team) of bright, talented people that are pouring an incredible amount of time in to actualize it. And if you're interested in participating in creating that world, come hang out with us! Join us on [Discord chat](https://chat.lbry.io), [GitHub](https://github.com/lbryio), or [Twitter](https://twitter.com/lbryio). diff --git a/content/news/82-coherence.md b/content/news/82-coherence.md index 2209234e..b39d9c9a 100644 --- a/content/news/82-coherence.md +++ b/content/news/82-coherence.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Ceci n’est pas une pipe' date: '2016-11-17 00:06:00' cover: 'coherence-banner.jpg' --- -If you thought your thanksgiving dinner party was about to get weird… you ain’t seen nothing yet. This week we bring you: [*Coherence*](lbry://coherence). +If you thought your Thanksgiving dinner party was about to get weird… you ain’t seen nothing yet. This week we bring you: [*Coherence*](lbry://coherence). An ensemble piece. Science fiction. Horror. *Coherence* is a stroke of independent film genius that only graces us once in a blue moon. Or in this case, a blue comet. diff --git a/content/news/83-listenup.md b/content/news/83-listenup.md index f472a5e2..7497e7c4 100644 --- a/content/news/83-listenup.md +++ b/content/news/83-listenup.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Listen Up' date: '2016-12-01 00:06:00' cover: 'podcast-banner.png' --- -One of our most requested genres of content is comedy. So we’re hitting a few birds with one stone: comedy + podcasts. +One of our most requested genres of content is the comedy. So we’re hitting a few birds with one stone: comedy + podcasts. The first three podcasts to ever join LBRY are: - You Should Have Planned Better with Jay Light and Leah Lemarr @@ -13,11 +13,11 @@ The first three podcasts to ever join LBRY are: ![You Should Have Planned Better](/img/news/yshpb.PNG) -Jay, Leah and Earl give rare insight into the world of rising standup comics. All three are known for their antics on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle as professional roasters. Each podcast features candid conversations with up-and-coming comedians in the Los Angeles and New York stand-up scene. If you want to find hidden gems in comedy, they’re here. +Jay, Leah and Earl give a rare insight into the world of rising standup comics. All three are known for their antics on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle as professional roasters. Each podcast features candid conversations with up-and-coming comedians in the Los Angeles and New York stand-up scene. If you want to find hidden gems in comedy, they’re here. ![Why Do You Care](/img/news/wdyc.PNG) Katie and Will keep the candid going and add a dash of deep analysis: from why Game of Thrones is a bad show, the history of James Bond, to the structure of storytelling… if you watch it, they beg to differ. ->**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Have a podcast you love? Email reilly@lbry.io and we’ll get it on LBRY. +>**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Have a podcast you love? Email reilly@lbry.io, and we’ll get it on LBRY. diff --git a/content/news/85-freedomfm.md b/content/news/85-freedomfm.md index 33a013f8..d8b659ab 100644 --- a/content/news/85-freedomfm.md +++ b/content/news/85-freedomfm.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Freedom.fm' date: '2016-12-15 00:15:00' @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ We tip our hat to the liberty movement and welcome two of the biggest podcasts t ![Freedomain Radio](/img/news/fdr-inline.png) **Freedomain Radio** -Stefan Molyneux’s Freedomain Radio has grown from a part-time podcast to a full-fledged, daily radio show with millions of monthly downloads and views. Interviews with leading economists, academics, authors along with hard hitting philosophical analysis of current events make Freedomain Radio the essential counter-culture podcast. +Stefan Molyneux’s Freedomain Radio has grown from a part-time podcast to a full-fledged, daily radio show with millions of monthly downloads and views. Interviews with leading economists, academics, authors along with a hard-hitting philosophical analysis of current events make Freedomain Radio the essential counter-culture podcast. ![The Schiff Report](/img/news/schiff-inline.jpg) **The Schiff Report** diff --git a/content/news/87-positive-returns.md b/content/news/87-positive-returns.md index c395cf43..c44d94d5 100644 --- a/content/news/87-positive-returns.md +++ b/content/news/87-positive-returns.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Stay Positive' date: '2016-12-29 00:03:00' @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Enjoy [*The Little Book of Positive Returns In Negative Rates*](lbry://positiver Available exclusively at lbry://positivereturnsinnegativerates for 250 LBC ($2.50). ->*Life doesn’t come with negative interest rates; life only comes with occasional failure and failure is an event that occurs and can be minimized if we learn from it and (or) if we prepare for what caused our failure.* +>*Life doesn’t come with negative interest rates; life only comes with occasional failure, and failure is an event that occurs and can be minimized if we learn from it and (or) if we prepare for what caused our failure.* > -Tim Smith and Steve Park @@ -35,4 +35,4 @@ Here’s to LBRY in 2017 and a happy new year! - [*S&M Lawn Care*](lbry://smlawncare) - [*Cinema Six*](lbry://cinemasix) -**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Do you write novels? Email reilly@lbry.io and we'll help you make publishing outside of Amazon a reality. +**Not on LBRY yet?** [Get an invite here](https://lbry.io/get). Do you write novels? Email reilly@lbry.io, and we'll help you make publishing outside of Amazon a reality. diff --git a/content/news/90-sundance2017.md b/content/news/90-sundance2017.md index 76fe2778..9a99f44d 100644 --- a/content/news/90-sundance2017.md +++ b/content/news/90-sundance2017.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Movie Soup for the Soul' date: '2017-01-19 00:16:00' @@ -18,9 +18,9 @@ A year after BELLFLOWER, yours truly (read: me) attended Sundance for the first ![HELLION](/img/news/sundance-inline.jpg) ->Little seven-year old, Petey, falls prey to his older brothers' hellion ways. +>Little seven-year-old, Petey, falls prey to his older brothers' hellion ways. -This little six minute gem directed by Kat Candler went on to play 40 film festivals and two years later was adapted into a [feature film starring Aaron Paul and Juliette Lewis](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3186318/). See it at lbry://hellion +This little six-minute gem directed by Kat Candler went on to play 40 film festivals and two years later was adapted into a [feature film starring Aaron Paul and Juliette Lewis](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3186318/). See it at lbry://hellion Without *Hellion* and our [November film *Cinema Six*](https://lbry.io/news/singletree), I would not be here today with LBRY. So here’s to keeping the dream of great indie film alive. diff --git a/content/news/91-new-hampshire-statehouse-testimony-on-virtual-currencies.md b/content/news/91-new-hampshire-statehouse-testimony-on-virtual-currencies.md index aa02c30b..c2918e3a 100644 --- a/content/news/91-new-hampshire-statehouse-testimony-on-virtual-currencies.md +++ b/content/news/91-new-hampshire-statehouse-testimony-on-virtual-currencies.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Today, America is the world leader in information technology. It comprises over Currently, New Hampshire has the highest per-capita virtual currency usage of any state in America. States like New York have chosen to enforce burdensome rules regarding virtual currencies, and several companies have moved or closed. -I would urge New Hampshire to take a different path. It is well-poised to be a leader of this industry -- so long as it encourages, rather than encumbers, the ability to do business here. +I would urge New Hampshire to take a different path. It is well-poised to be a leader in this industry -- so long as it encourages, rather than encumbers, the ability to do business here. Enacting this legislation would send a signal flare to the entire technology industry that New Hampshire is the best place in the world to work on blockchain technology. diff --git a/content/news/92-mike-hill.md b/content/news/92-mike-hill.md index 256a0739..489cfa68 100644 --- a/content/news/92-mike-hill.md +++ b/content/news/92-mike-hill.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Masterclass Blast' date: '2017-01-26 00:17:00' @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Being in entertainment, one of my favorite examples of this was a great lecture And with that, we welcome this lost art and more lectures by Mr. Hill to LBRY. -Mike’s lectures so far range from the lost art of Hollywood blockbusters, to the subtext of Jurassic Park, to design in the entertainment industry for both film and high concept games such as Call of Duty and Killzone. +Mike’s lectures so far range from the lost art of Hollywood blockbusters to the subtext of Jurassic Park, to design in the entertainment industry for both film and high concept games such as Call of Duty and Killzone. The Forgotten Art of Blockbuster Cinema is one of my absolute favorite lectures. I hope you enjoy it at lbry://mikehill-blockbuster. Search “Mike Hill” for the rest of the playlist. diff --git a/content/news/93-1791l.md b/content/news/93-1791l.md index d37e382b..6e3acd42 100644 --- a/content/news/93-1791l.md +++ b/content/news/93-1791l.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Watching the Watchers of the Watchers' date: '2017-02-02 00:16:00' @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ UC Berkeley riots? Check. Trump’s election? Check. Women’s march? Check. -How did CNN and Fox cover the above? Who, literally, watches the watchers? More watchers of course! +How did CNN and Fox cover the above? Who, watches the watchers? More watchers of course! Get the story about the story with concise analysis from 1791L. Right here on LBRY. diff --git a/content/news/99-censored-gaming.md b/content/news/99-censored-gaming.md index 9eca754f..30b079b4 100644 --- a/content/news/99-censored-gaming.md +++ b/content/news/99-censored-gaming.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ ---- +--- author: reilly-smith title: 'Play No Evil' date: '2017-03-09 00:19:00' @@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ No channel covers this better than Censored Gaming. ![Censored Gaming](/img/news/censored-inline2.jpg) -Since the dawn of video games and interactive media, what people should and shouldn’t be able to do in a game has remained forever a hot button issue. +Since the dawn of video games and interactive media, what people should and shouldn’t be able to do in a game has remained a hot-button issue forever. -From 16bit “boobs” measuring a hefty 3 pixels bra size, to the hot coffee mod scandal of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, to the different cultural interpretations of meaning between Japanese and American game translations, to the Red Cross owning the IP to pictures of red crosses... no pixel is left unturned in Dan and the Censored Gaming team’s pursuit of shining a light on censorship. +From 16bit “boobs” measuring a hefty 3 pixels bra size to the hot coffee mod scandal of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, to the different cultural interpretations of meaning between Japanese and American game translations, to the Red Cross owning the IP to pictures of red crosses... no pixel is left unturned in Dan and the Censored Gaming team’s pursuit of shining a light on censorship. Free your voice while being delightfully entertaining. Censored Gaming and LBRY are a match made in 1st Amendment heaven.