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### How to manually set the DHT (Content Network) port
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### How to manually set the DHT (Content Network) port
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1. Shutdown LBRY and lbrynet-daemon (check running processes using Task Manager on Windows or Activity Monitor on Mac OS.)
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1. Shutdown LBRY and lbrynet (check running processes using Task Manager on Windows or Activity Monitor on Mac OS.)
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2. Go to your [lbrynet folder](/faq/lbry-directories).
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2. Go to your [lbrynet folder](/faq/lbry-directories).
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3. If you have a `daemon_settings.yml` file, add this line to it at the end (4444 is an example, can be changed): `dht_node_port: 4444`.
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3. If you have a `daemon_settings.yml` file, add this line to it at the end (4444 is an example, can be changed): `dht_node_port: 4444`.
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4. If you don't have the `daemon_settings.yml` file, you can create one or download/copy [this sample](https://goo.gl/a5uJq5) into the `lbrynet` folder.
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4. If you don't have the `daemon_settings.yml` file, you can create one or download/copy [this sample](https://goo.gl/a5uJq5) into the `lbrynet` folder.
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title: Acceptable Use Policy
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title: Acceptable Use policy
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* We want to be clear about how and when you can use the LBRY name and logo, as well as providing examples of uses that are not acceptable.
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* We want to be clear about how and when you can use the LBRY name and logo, as well as providing examples of uses that are not acceptable.
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* We want to make it difficult for anyone to use the LBRY name or logo to confuse or defraud people.
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* We want to make it difficult for anyone to use the LBRY name or logo to confuse or defraud people.
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### Obtain Your License
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## Obtain your license
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If you are producing video or other content for LBRY or if you've downloaded our client, you've got a license to use the LBRY name and official logo on your blog or website where you promote your work. That's all there is to it, just stick to the fair use rules if you're sampling or otherwise using copyright content from somewhere else.
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If you are producing video or other content for LBRY or if you've downloaded our client, you've got a license to use the LBRY name and official logo on your blog or website where you promote your work. That's all there is to it, just stick to the fair use rules if you're sampling or otherwise using copyright content from somewhere else.
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If you are a developer, you will need to complete the verification process before you use the LBRY name and official logo to promote your service or site. The creation of fraudulent sites that appear official is a common problem for blockchain projects. This happened to LBRY early in its history, and this process exists to reduce the potential for another such event.
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If you are a developer, you will need to complete the verification process before you use the LBRY name and official logo to promote your service or site. The creation of fraudulent sites that appear official is a common problem for blockchain projects. This happened to LBRY early in its history, and this process exists to reduce the potential for another such event.
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### Examples Of Acceptable Uses
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## Examples of acceptable uses
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* Create brand new content. Entertain, educate, become famous, or change the world.
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* Create brand new content. Entertain, educate, become famous, or change the world.
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* Build a service based on LBRY. Help make the internet a better, freer place!
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* Build a service based on LBRY. Help make the internet a better, freer place!
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* Staying within the bounds of Fair Use, sample, derive, criticize, or otherwise use someone else's copyright work to make something new.
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* Staying within the bounds of Fair Use, sample, derive, criticize, or otherwise use someone else's copyright work to make something new.
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### Examples of Unacceptable Uses
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## Examples of unacceptable uses
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* Creating any service that uses LBRY and presenting it as an official product, such as an online wallet.
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* Creating any service that uses LBRY and presenting it as an official product, such as an online wallet.
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* Presenting yourself or implying that you are a representative or agent of LBRY, Inc.
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* Presenting yourself or implying that you are a representative or agent of LBRY, Inc.
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* Uploading someone else's copyrighted work without their permission, either for free or attempting to profit.
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* Uploading someone else's copyrighted work without their permission, either for free or attempting to profit.
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* Uploading content that is itself a crime.
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* Uploading content that is itself a crime.
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### LBRY Service Trademark Usage Policy
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## LBRY service trademark usage policy
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As a statement of principle, you are encouraged to associate your project, product, service, domain, or company name with LBRY, so long as you're a credit to the community.
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As a statement of principle, you are encouraged to associate your project, product, service, domain, or company name with LBRY, so long as you're a credit to the community.
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title: LBRY Account and Wallet Syncing
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title: lbry.tv account and wallet syncing
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Users expect consistent experiences across devices and sessions. This includes everything from account preferences to subscriptions to account balances. In the land of central servers, this is straightforward, but in blockchain land, it is tricky. This article explains how we provide this functionality, various options in using it, and it's limitations.
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Users expect consistent experiences across devices and sessions. This includes everything from account preferences to subscriptions to account balances. In the land of central servers, this is straightforward, but in blockchain land, it is tricky. This article explains how we provide this functionality, various options in using it, and it's limitations.
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## How It Works
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## How it works
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1. Every user, whether on desktop, android, or lbry.tv, has a single wallet file. This file stores your private keys (like a password) that controls your channels and account balances. The keys in this file are the only way to move or spend LBC or publish to your channel.
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1. Every user, whether on LBRY Desktop, Android, or [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv), has a single wallet file. This file stores your private keys (like a password) that controls your channels and account balances. The keys in this file are the only way to move or spend LBC or publish to your channel.
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1. On an ongoing basis, your account preferences and other settings are written to your wallet file.
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1. On an ongoing basis, your account preferences and other settings are written to your wallet file.
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1. If you create a lbry.tv login and turn on account sync (backup), your wallet file will be copied to and from a LBRY, Inc. server each time you login and at regular intervals.
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1. If you create a lbry.tv login and turn on account sync (backup), your wallet file will be copied to and from a LBRY, Inc. server each time you login and at regular intervals.
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1. Each time this happens, your preferences, channels, subscriptions, and other data will be updated on the new device.
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1. Each time this happens, your preferences, channels, subscriptions, and other data will be updated on the new device.
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1. If your wallet file has a password on it, LBRY, Inc. cannot see into your wallet or do anything with it, including reset your password.
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1. If your wallet file has a password on it, LBRY, Inc. cannot see into your wallet or do anything with it, including reset your password.
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## Using Wallet Sync
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## Using wallet sync
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### Sync Limitations
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### Sync limitations
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As of writing, current limitations are:
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As of writing, current limitations are:
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- Can't set or change passwords (coming soon). Only Android allows setting of a password on new accounts currently.
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- Can't set or change passwords (coming soon). Only Android allows setting of a password on new accounts currently.
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- Cannot remove a previously synced account (i.e. which you don't know the password to). This process is currently manual, please [contact us](/faq/support)
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- Cannot remove a previously synced account (i.e. which you don't know the password to). This process is currently manual, please [contact us](/faq/support)
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- On Desktop, if you sign out and back in with a different email, these wallets and accounts will be merged. Do not do this unless it's intentional and you expect the new email to be used by the same person. To prevent this, rename/remove the [default_wallet file in the lbryum folder](/faq/lbry-directories) and quit the app with Ctrl-Q after signing out.
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### Desktop
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### Desktop
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1. If running the desktop app for the first time, you will be prompted during the first-run process to opt-in.
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1. If running the desktop app for the first time, you will be prompted during the first-run process to opt-in.
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1. If running the Android app for the first time, you will be prompted during the first-run process to opt-in.
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1. If running the Android app for the first time, you will be prompted during the first-run process to opt-in.
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1. If you want to opt-in later, click your balance or navigate to the Wallet area and you will see the option to turn this on.
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1. If you want to opt-in later, click your balance or navigate to the Wallet area and you will see the option to turn this on.
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### LBRY.tv
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### lbry.tv
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Syncing is automatically on for lbry.tv users and cannot be disabled. After all, what good would lbry.tv be if you could no longer use it once you signed out! If you have balances on other devices, these will not be reflected at this time.
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Syncing is automatically on for lbry.tv users and cannot be disabled. After all, what good would lbry.tv be if you could no longer use it once you signed out! If you have balances on other devices, these will not be reflected at this time.
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## I'm Having Trouble
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If you have any trouble using or enrolling in account sync, check out this [FAQ article](/faq/how-to-report-bugs) on how to report this to us.
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If you have any trouble using or enrolling in account sync, check out this [FAQ article](/faq/how-to-report-bugs) on how to report this to us.
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title: LBRY Android App Basics
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title: LBRY for Android basics
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The purpose of this FAQ is to answer questions about some of the basic functionality available in the LBRY Android App. Please see our [other FAQ entries](/faq) for additional information.
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The purpose of this FAQ is to answer questions about some of the basic functionality available in the LBRY Android App. Please see our [other FAQ entries](/faq) for additional information.
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## Why Does LBRY Want My Email Address?
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## Why does LBRY want my email address?
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Emails are collected to authenticate a lbry.tv account and [uniquely identify](/faq/phone) users so that they can be eligible for [LBRY Rewards](#rewards), sync wallet data/preferences, and to stay up to date on the latest LBRY happenings.
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Emails are collected to authenticate a lbry.tv account and [uniquely identify](/faq/phone) users so that they can be eligible for [LBRY Rewards](#rewards), sync wallet data/preferences, and to stay up to date on the latest LBRY happenings.
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No other data is stored with your email login. All other data, including your [wallet](#wallet), [downloads](#data) and published content are stored [locally on your device](/faq/lbry-directories#android). You will be asked to create a [password to secure your account](/faq/account_sync).
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No other data is stored with your email login. All other data, including your [wallet](#wallet), [downloads](#data) and published content are stored [locally on your device](/faq/lbry-directories#android). You will be asked to create a [password to secure your account](/faq/account_sync).
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## How Do I Change My LBRY Connected Email?
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## How do I change my LBRY connected email?
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If you ever need to change your LBRY Android App email address or sign out, please see [this guide](/faq/how-to-change-email#android). Clearing data or uninstalling leads to a loss of wallet if you don't have one synced.
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If you ever need to change your LBRY Android App email address or sign out, please see [this guide](/faq/how-to-change-email#android). Clearing data or uninstalling leads to a loss of wallet if you don't have one synced.
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If you sign into a new email and need to transfer your wallet and verification status, you'll need to [reach out to us](mailto:help@lbry.com) in order to link your accounts. Please do not verify again to obtain rewards on a 2nd account; your Rewards account may be disabled for abuse.
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If you sign into a new email and need to transfer your wallet/verification status, you'll need to [reach out to us](mailto:help@lbry.com) in order to link your accounts. Please do not verify again to obtain rewards on a 2nd account; your Rewards account may be disabled for abuse.
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The Android app allow syncing of your account/wallet and secures it with a password. Please read the [sync FAQ](/faq/account_sync) in more detail to understand how this works.
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The Android app allow syncing of your account/wallet and secures it with a password. Please read the [sync FAQ](/faq/account_sync) in more detail to understand how this works.
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## What Are LBRY Rewards? {#rewards}
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## What are LBRY Rewards? {#rewards}
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[LBRY Rewards](/faq/rewards) are used to distribute LBRY Credits (LBC) to new and existing users by allowing them to explore app functions and complete tasks which generate LBC as an award.
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[LBRY Rewards](/faq/rewards) are used to distribute LBRY Credits (LBC) to new and existing users by allowing them to explore app functions and complete tasks which generate LBC as an award.
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In order to be eligible for Rewards, you need to verify your identity [phone number](/faq/phone) or [chat](https://chat.lbry.com) which uniquely identifies you as an LBRY user.
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In order to be eligible for Rewards, you need to verify your identity [phone number](/faq/phone) or [chat](https://chat.lbry.com) which uniquely identifies you as an LBRY user.
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## What Is a Wallet And How Do I Find It? {#wallet}
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The LBRY Android App comes with its own wallet and is stored locally on your phone and nowhere else!
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The LBRY wallet is different from other wallets - it also stores your shared content's metadata in the form of [claims](/faq/naming) when using the publishing features.
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*please review our terms of service before publishing [terms of service](/termsofservice)
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## How Do I Claim Rewards In The Android App? {#rewards}
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## How do I claim Rewards in the Android app? {#rewards}
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You'll receive daily random rewards just for watching the videos you love! All you need to do is open your LBRY app and start watching. Comeback everyday for a different reward. For other rewards that can be claimed, see the Rewards page.
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You'll receive daily random rewards just for watching the videos you love! All you need to do is open your LBRY app and start watching. Comeback everyday for a different reward. For other rewards that can be claimed, see the Rewards page.
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When playing anything on the LBRY android app, it will stop playing when you minimize the app or switch to another application. Since we aren't YouTube and won't make you pay for subscription to enable background media playback, you can enable this feature in the app settings.
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You might have noticed the LBRY icon in your notifications with the status, `LBRY service is running in the background`. We keep the app open in the background to stay up-to-date with the blockchain, which helps the app load contents faster as it arrives. In the future, you'll be able to support the LBRY network and earn hosting rewards, but for now, the hosting features are disabled.
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You might have noticed the LBRY icon in your notifications with the status, `LBRY service is running in the background`. We keep the app open in the background to stay up-to-date with the blockchain, which helps the app load contents faster as it arrives. In the future, you'll be able to support the LBRY network and earn hosting rewards, but for now, the hosting features are disabled.
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Mining is a process where computing power is used to verify transactions on the LBRY network and add them to the public ledger (LBRY blockchain). It is also a process of how additional new LBRY credits (LBC) are created as a reward for the successful miners (see details below). The process uses the mining software to calculate complex mathematical puzzles in order to secure the transactions.
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Both CPU and GPU hardware can be used for mining, but the current market is dominated by GPU and ASIC mining. LBRY uses a mix of SHA512, SHA256 and RIPEMD hash functions in its algorithm. To put it in the most simple terms: mining enables secure and fast LBC transactions.
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Both CPU and GPU hardware can be used for mining, but the current market is dominated by GPU and ASIC mining. LBRY uses a mix of SHA512, SHA256 and RIPEMD hash functions in its algorithm. To put it in the most simple terms: mining enables secure and fast LBC transactions.
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[https://github.com/lbryio/lbrycrd/blob/master/src/validation.cpp](https://github.com/lbryio/lbrycrd/blob/master/src/validation.cpp#L1025)
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## Where can I see this visually?
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The [Stats page on the Explorer](https://explorer.lbry.com/stats) has this information, including inflation rates and emission schedule. It can be exported to CSV.
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The [Stats page on the Explorer](https://explorer.lbry.com/stats) has this information, including inflation rates and emission schedule. It can be exported to CSV.
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@ -7,4 +7,3 @@ Yep. You can see it at [https://explorer.lbry.com](https://explorer.lbry.com).
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||||||
If the enslaved squirrels that run our community block explorer are sleeping, try
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If the enslaved squirrels that run our community block explorer are sleeping, try
|
||||||
[https://lbrypool.com/explorer/LBC](https://lbryexplorer.tech/)
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[https://lbrypool.com/explorer/LBC](https://lbryexplorer.tech/)
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|
||||||
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||||||
**Good to know:** LBRY Telegram bot is currently hosted on [gitlab.melroy.org](https://gitlab.melroy.org/melroy/lbry-bot) with a mirror on [Github.com](https://github.com/danger89/LBRY-Bot). You are free to create pull-requests with bug fixes or new features.
|
**Good to know:** LBRY Telegram bot is currently hosted on [gitlab.melroy.org](https://gitlab.melroy.org/melroy/lbry-bot) with a mirror on [Github.com](https://github.com/danger89/LBRY-Bot). You are free to create pull-requests with bug fixes or new features.
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### Basic commands
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## Basic commands
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#### Help
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### Help
|
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||||||
The only command you really need to remember is `/help`, which should point you in the right direction.
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The only command you really need to remember is `/help`, which should point you in the right direction.
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#### Status
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### Status
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Retrieve Lbrynet, Lbrycrd, Chainquery status. Including current versions of the services used by the bot.
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Retrieve Lbrynet, Lbrycrd, Chainquery status. Including current versions of the services used by the bot.
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@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Retrieve Lbrynet, Lbrycrd, Chainquery status. Including current versions of the
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||||||
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|

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||||||
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#### Network info
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### Network info
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Get some general LBRY Networking info.
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Get some general LBRY Networking info.
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#### Stats
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### Stats
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Get blockchain, mining information (hashrate, difficulty and reward) and exchange statistics.
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Get blockchain, mining information (hashrate, difficulty and reward) and exchange statistics.
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#### Price
|
### Price
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||||||
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Get the latest market price, percentage of change and more.
|
Get the latest market price, percentage of change and more.
|
||||||
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|
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||||||
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#### Latest content
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### Latest content
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Get the latest uploaded content, with links to the content.
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Get the latest uploaded content, with links to the content.
|
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@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Get the latest uploaded content, with links to the content.
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||||||
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||||||

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||||||
#### Latest channels
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### Latest channels
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||||||
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Get the last created channels, with links to the channels.
|
Get the last created channels, with links to the channels.
|
||||||
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||||||
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@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ Get the last created channels, with links to the channels.
|
||||||
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|
||||||

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|
||||||
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|
||||||
#### Latest blocks
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### Latest blocks
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|
||||||
Get the last 10 mined blocks.
|
Get the last 10 mined blocks.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ Get the last 10 mined blocks.
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||||||
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||||||
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||||||
#### Top 10
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### Top 10
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||||||
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Top 10 biggest transactions & top 10 most subscribed (popular) channels.
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Top 10 biggest transactions & top 10 most subscribed (popular) channels.
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||||||
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||||||
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@ -86,11 +86,11 @@ Top 10 biggest transactions & top 10 most subscribed (popular) channels.
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||||||
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|
||||||

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|
||||||
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||||||
### Advance commands
|
## Advance commands
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
There are advanced bot commands that require additional user input.
|
There are advanced bot commands that require additional user input.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### File
|
### File
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Retrieve content by URL, with thumbnail and link to the content as well.
|
Retrieve content by URL, with thumbnail and link to the content as well.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
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@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ Retrieve content by URL, with thumbnail and link to the content as well.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Tips
|
### Tips
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Get the top 10 highest tips of the given name (channel or content).
|
Get the top 10 highest tips of the given name (channel or content).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Get the top 10 highest tips of the given name (channel or content).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Content Tips
|
### Content Tips
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Get the top 10 highest tips of given content URI.
|
Get the top 10 highest tips of given content URI.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ Get the top 10 highest tips of given content URI.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Transaction
|
### Transaction
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Get transaction information, like amount, block-height, in/out.
|
Get transaction information, like amount, block-height, in/out.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ Get transaction information, like amount, block-height, in/out.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Address
|
### Address
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Get address information, like 'balance'.
|
Get address information, like 'balance'.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ Get address information, like 'balance'.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Transactions
|
### Transactions
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Get the transaction list of a given address.
|
Get the transaction list of a given address.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ Get the transaction list of a given address.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Block
|
### Block
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Get block information, like block size, difficulty, confirmations and more.
|
Get block information, like block size, difficulty, confirmations and more.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -146,25 +146,25 @@ Get block information, like block size, difficulty, confirmations and more.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Do you have questions?
|
## Do you have questions?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The bot helps you to answer some basics FAQs as well:
|
The bot helps you to answer some basics FAQs as well:
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Why LBRY?
|
### Why LBRY?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
- `/why`
|
- `/why`
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### What is LBRY?
|
### What is LBRY?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
- `/what`
|
- `/what`
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### How does LBRY work?
|
### How does LBRY work?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
- `/how`
|
- `/how`
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### How long has LBRY existed?
|
### How long has LBRY existed?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
- `/age`
|
- `/age`
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -20,6 +20,6 @@ LBC rewards can be used to buy content on the LBRY network, to support your favo
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
You may need to complete account verification to participate in the rewards program. See our [Rewards FAQ](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards) for more information and details about what rewards are available.
|
You may need to complete account verification to participate in the rewards program. See our [Rewards FAQ](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards) for more information and details about what rewards are available.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### More Tutorials
|
### More tutorials
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
If you’d like to learn more about how to get the most out of LBRY, check out our [other tutorials](https://lbry.com/faq?category=tutorial) or [Frequently Asked Questions](https://lbry.com/faq).
|
If you’d like to learn more about how to get the most out of LBRY, check out our [other tutorials](https://lbry.com/faq?category=tutorial) or [Frequently Asked Questions](https://lbry.com/faq).
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -3,14 +3,14 @@ title: How does LBRY handle content and what am I allowed to upload?
|
||||||
category: publisher
|
category: publisher
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
This guide provides answers to questions regarding what you may upload to the LBRY app and network and how it differs from current centralized/status quo systems. To learn more about reporting infringing or illegal content and DMCA procedures, please see our [DMCA article](/faq/dmca).
|
This guide provides answers to questions regarding what you may upload to LBRY and network and how it differs from current centralized/status quo systems. To learn more about reporting infringing or illegal content and DMCA procedures, please see our [DMCA article](/faq/dmca).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What content can I legally upload to LBRY?
|
## What content can I legally upload to LBRY?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
You may upload legal content that you own or have obtained permission to use, as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others.
|
You may upload legal content that you own or have obtained permission to use, as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others.
|
||||||
This includes Public Domain content, Creative Commons or Open Source content shared according to the license requirements, and Copyrighted content where you have permission from the owner.
|
This includes Public Domain content, Creative Commons or Open Source content shared according to the license requirements, and Copyrighted content where you have permission from the owner.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Because LBRY is decentralized, doesn't this mean the content can't be removed?
|
## Because LBRY is decentralized, doesn't this mean the content can't be removed?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
It is important to make a distinction between the LBRY protocol and any applications running on top when referring to censorship and the ability to block access to certain content. The LBRY protocol is fully decentralized and censorship-resistant - it provides permissionless access to [claiming of URLs](/faq/naming) and indexing metadata on the blockchain, and facilitates data transfers over a peer to peer (P2P) network which consists of our own content severs and anyone running the LBRY protocol. This means infringing content may be stored on our servers, by the uploader and by anyone else who may have downloaded it.
|
It is important to make a distinction between the LBRY protocol and any applications running on top when referring to censorship and the ability to block access to certain content. The LBRY protocol is fully decentralized and censorship-resistant - it provides permissionless access to [claiming of URLs](/faq/naming) and indexing metadata on the blockchain, and facilitates data transfers over a peer to peer (P2P) network which consists of our own content severs and anyone running the LBRY protocol. This means infringing content may be stored on our servers, by the uploader and by anyone else who may have downloaded it.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -18,6 +18,6 @@ On the other hand, LBRY also makes an App and other services like [spee.ch](http
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY Inc., makes no guarantee your content will be hosted on the network. The peer-to-peer network relies on seeders to host content. If no user continues to host data - including you, it will not continue to be available on the network.
|
LBRY Inc., makes no guarantee your content will be hosted on the network. The peer-to-peer network relies on seeders to host content. If no user continues to host data - including you, it will not continue to be available on the network.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What do I do if I see content that's illegal or infringing in the LBRY App?
|
## What do I do if I see content that's illegal or infringing on LBRY?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Please read our [DMCA FAQ](/faq/dmca) for more information on reporting infringing content.
|
Please read our [DMCA FAQ](/faq/dmca) for more information on reporting infringing content.
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ LBRY, Inc. controls a significant number of LBRY credits (LBC). At the inception
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
This document outlines LBRY, Inc. policies, disclosures and intentions in administering those credits. Its purpose is to ensure we operate forthrightly and in the best interests of the LBRY community.
|
This document outlines LBRY, Inc. policies, disclosures and intentions in administering those credits. Its purpose is to ensure we operate forthrightly and in the best interests of the LBRY community.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Credit Overview
|
## Credit overview
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The initial 400m credits are broken down as follows:
|
The initial 400m credits are broken down as follows:
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -17,13 +17,13 @@ The initial 400m credits are broken down as follows:
|
||||||
| Operational | 100m | To allow LBRY, Inc. to function and profit. | [link](https://explorer.lbry.com/address/rTZF9RvfkLJ6hwCwERwFd7dppRMeddKjpe) |[link](https://explorer.lbry.com/address/r9PGXsejVJb9ZfMf3QVdDEJCzxkd9JLxzL) |
|
| Operational | 100m | To allow LBRY, Inc. to function and profit. | [link](https://explorer.lbry.com/address/rTZF9RvfkLJ6hwCwERwFd7dppRMeddKjpe) |[link](https://explorer.lbry.com/address/r9PGXsejVJb9ZfMf3QVdDEJCzxkd9JLxzL) |
|
||||||
| Institutional | 100m | For strategic partnerships or assistance with charities, non-profits, or other institutions. | [link](https://explorer.lbry.com/address/rVRMmGLZenVXpT1NwYMGcnwFc642kEgWTV) | [link](https://explorer.lbry.com/address/r9srwX7DEN7Mex3a8oR1mKSqQmLBizoJvi) |
|
| Institutional | 100m | For strategic partnerships or assistance with charities, non-profits, or other institutions. | [link](https://explorer.lbry.com/address/rVRMmGLZenVXpT1NwYMGcnwFc642kEgWTV) | [link](https://explorer.lbry.com/address/r9srwX7DEN7Mex3a8oR1mKSqQmLBizoJvi) |
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Quarterly Reports
|
## Quarterly reports
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY issues a quarterly report every 3 months in January, April, July, and October, covering the preceding 3 full months. These reports outline the corresponding transaction history as the current state of LBRY, Inc.'s balance sheet and anticipated future expenditures.
|
LBRY issues a quarterly report every 3 months in January, April, July, and October, covering the preceding 3 full months. These reports outline the corresponding transaction history as the current state of LBRY, Inc.'s balance sheet and anticipated future expenditures.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The full list of these reports can be seen on [the credit reports page](/credit-reports).
|
The full list of these reports can be seen on [the credit reports page](/credit-reports).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Community Fund
|
## Community fund
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The Community Fund is 200m LBC reserved for spreading usage and adoption of the LBRY protocol. The more people that use and love LBRY, the stronger the LBRY network is.
|
The Community Fund is 200m LBC reserved for spreading usage and adoption of the LBRY protocol. The more people that use and love LBRY, the stronger the LBRY network is.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ At a high-level, this fund will be used for the following purposes:
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
We expect a dispersal of this fund lasting a period a minimum of 5 years and likely closer to 10.
|
We expect a dispersal of this fund lasting a period a minimum of 5 years and likely closer to 10.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Operational Fund
|
## Operational fund
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The Operational Fund is 100m LBC reserved for LBRY, Inc. itself.
|
The Operational Fund is 100m LBC reserved for LBRY, Inc. itself.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Minimal engagement in the market is especially necessary throughout stages of lo
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Should LBRY make placements from this fund, it will seek long-term engagements and commitments that align interests with LBRY, Inc. and minimize market influence.
|
Should LBRY make placements from this fund, it will seek long-term engagements and commitments that align interests with LBRY, Inc. and minimize market influence.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Institutional Fund
|
## Institutional fund
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The Institutional Fund is 100m LBC reserved for the formation of institutional partnerships, and for grants, donations, and other ways of strengthening relationships with organizations of need or like-mindedness.
|
The Institutional Fund is 100m LBC reserved for the formation of institutional partnerships, and for grants, donations, and other ways of strengthening relationships with organizations of need or like-mindedness.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -62,6 +62,6 @@ Sample usages of this fund include:
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY, Inc. anticipates a dispersion period for these tokens significantly exceeding the administration of the community fund. It has no plans to utilize these credits until achieving more community growth and drafting specific programs for participation.
|
LBRY, Inc. anticipates a dispersion period for these tokens significantly exceeding the administration of the community fund. It has no plans to utilize these credits until achieving more community growth and drafting specific programs for participation.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## More Details
|
## More details
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
For specific details of fund utilization, check the most recent [quarterly report](/credit-reports).
|
For specific details of fund utilization, check the most recent [quarterly report](/credit-reports).
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -13,19 +13,19 @@ LBRY is also brave and little. So we're basically, fundamentally the same as a t
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
There happen to be a lot of technological advancements that have happened to toasters. These scientific feats apply to LBRY, as well.
|
There happen to be a lot of technological advancements that have happened to toasters. These scientific feats apply to LBRY, as well.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Multithreading
|
## Multithreading
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Properly-applied multithreading has allowed the distribution of workloads in LBRY, freeing up time that could have been spent waiting for required actions.
|
Properly-applied multithreading has allowed the distribution of workloads in LBRY, freeing up time that could have been spent waiting for required actions.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Multi-role, Multi-function
|
## Multi-role, multi-function
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY can service many forms of data, such as videos, pictures, and sourdough.
|
LBRY can service many forms of data, such as videos, pictures, and sourdough.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Network Optimization
|
### Network optimization
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -5,20 +5,20 @@ category: other
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY issues regular reports outlining its transaction history as well as the current state of LBRY, Inc.'s balance sheet and anticipated future expenditures.
|
LBRY issues regular reports outlining its transaction history as well as the current state of LBRY, Inc.'s balance sheet and anticipated future expenditures.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I view the reports?
|
## How do I view the reports?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The reports are publicly available on the [Credit Reports page](https://lbry.com/credit-reports). When a new report is issued, we post a link to our official Twitter. They are also usually mentioned in a community email message, though not as promptly. You can join our mailing list here.
|
The reports are publicly available on the [Credit Reports page](https://lbry.com/credit-reports). When a new report is issued, we post a link to our official Twitter. They are also usually mentioned in a community email message, though not as promptly. You can join our mailing list here.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### When are reports issued?
|
## When are reports issued?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Reports are issued every 3 months in January, April, July, and October, covering the preceding 3 full months. There is no specific day within the month that the reports are issued, though we try to get them out promptly.
|
Reports are issued every 3 months in January, April, July, and October, covering the preceding 3 full months. There is no specific day within the month that the reports are issued, though we try to get them out promptly.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Are the reports financial advice? Are they legally binding?
|
## Are the reports financial advice? Are they legally binding?
|
||||||
The reports are not official or legal financial disclosures, nor do they formally or legally bind the company in any way. They are an attempt by us to provide transparency about our usage of LBC.
|
The reports are not official or legal financial disclosures, nor do they formally or legally bind the company in any way. They are an attempt by us to provide transparency about our usage of LBC.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY Inc. does not commit to following predictions made in the reports and reserves full rights to change how it uses LBC at any time.
|
LBRY Inc. does not commit to following predictions made in the reports and reserves full rights to change how it uses LBC at any time.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What happens if the reports contain a mistake?
|
## What happens if the reports contain a mistake?
|
||||||
If we issue a report that was factually mistaken, we will update the report with a correction. If the mistake is caught within the same month that it was issued and was not substantial, the report will be updated without a notification other than a reply to the original Tweet.
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If we issue a report that was factually mistaken, we will update the report with a correction. If the mistake is caught within the same month that it was issued and was not substantial, the report will be updated without a notification other than a reply to the original Tweet.
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If an error is noticed in the report outside of the month it was issued or the error was substantial, then we will publish a blog post and a separate Tweet announcing the correction, as well as leave a note in the report itself linking to the blog post explaining the mistake.
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If an error is noticed in the report outside of the month it was issued or the error was substantial, then we will publish a blog post and a separate Tweet announcing the correction, as well as leave a note in the report itself linking to the blog post explaining the mistake.
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Please see our [Content FAQ](/faq/content) for an explanation of how the LBRY network handles content and how to report infringing material.
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Please see our [Content FAQ](/faq/content) for an explanation of how the LBRY network handles content and how to report infringing material.
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### What is a DMCA request or takedown notice?
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## What is a DMCA request or takedown notice?
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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is United States Copyright Law written to protect digital content against illegal use. When an owner finds their content used on the Internet without their permission, they can file a DMCA request with the website, app, or Internet Service Provider illegally hosting their content, asking for it to be removed.
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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is United States Copyright Law written to protect digital content against illegal use. When an owner finds their content used on the Internet without their permission, they can file a DMCA request with the website, app, or Internet Service Provider illegally hosting their content, asking for it to be removed.
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### Someone uploaded my content to LBRY without permission. How do I report it?
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## Someone uploaded my content to LBRY without permission. How do I report it?
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Reporting infringing/illegal content in the LBRY App is easy. You can [file a report here](/dmca) or within the LBRY app.
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Reporting infringing/illegal content on LBRY is easy. You can [file a report here](/dmca) or within the LBRY apps / [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv).
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Open the LBRY App and navigate to the content you wish to report. Underneath the content, there are two buttons: "Download," and "Report." When you click on the Report button, you will be redirected to a web form to report the content to LBRY, Inc., who can remove the content link from the LBRY App.
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Open the LBRY and navigate to the content you wish to report. Underneath the content, there are two buttons: "Download," and "Report." When you click on the Report button, you will be redirected to a web form to report the content to LBRY, Inc., who can remove the content link from LBRY.
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### How does LBRY handle and respond to a DMCA request or takedown notice?
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## How does LBRY handle and respond to a DMCA request or takedown notice?
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Upon receipt of a DMCA request from the content owner or legal representative, LBRY Inc. will use its best judgment to determine validity. We will block access to content deemed infringing in any LBRY Inc. owned applications. LBRY Inc. will also remove any data related to the infringing content from servers within its control.
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Upon receipt of a DMCA request from the content owner or legal representative, LBRY Inc. will use its best judgment to determine validity. We will block access to content deemed infringing in any LBRY Inc. owned applications. LBRY Inc. will also remove any data related to the infringing content from servers within its control.
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Due to the immutable nature of the LBRY blockchain, a record and metadata of the infringing content may continue to exist on network hosts if the original publisher does not remove it. The data may still exist on the original publisher's computer (and anyone who may have downloaded it prior to it being blocked) but will not be accessible through any LBRY Inc. controlled applications.
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Due to the immutable nature of the LBRY blockchain, a record and metadata of the infringing content may continue to exist on network hosts if the original publisher does not remove it. The data may still exist on the original publisher's computer (and anyone who may have downloaded it prior to it being blocked) but will not be accessible through any LBRY Inc. controlled applications.
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### Where are DMCA requests recorded?
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## Where are DMCA requests recorded?
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You can view all of the DMCA requests LBRY receives on our [DMCA GitHub Repository](https://github.com/lbryio/dmca), categorized by year and dated by filename.
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You can view all of the DMCA requests LBRY receives on our [DMCA GitHub Repository](https://github.com/lbryio/dmca), categorized by year and dated by filename.
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### Can I dispute a DMCA complaint?
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## Can I dispute a DMCA complaint?
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Yes, you may. We can't give you legal advice, so check with your local attorney or legal group about how to do this. There are also good resources online to learn about DMCA counter-notices. The [EFF has published an excellent guide](https://www.eff.org/issues/intellectual-property/guide-to-youtube-removals) about how to deal with legal issues facing online content creators. If you have done the research or feel the content was blocked mistakenly, [please reach out to us](mailto:help@lbry.com).
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Yes, you may. We can't give you legal advice, so check with your local attorney or legal group about how to do this. There are also good resources online to learn about DMCA counter-notices. The [EFF has published an excellent guide](https://www.eff.org/issues/intellectual-property/guide-to-youtube-removals) about how to deal with legal issues facing online content creators. If you have done the research or feel the content was blocked mistakenly, [please reach out to us](mailto:help@lbry.com).
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---
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---
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title: How do I earn LBRY credits (LBC)?
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title: How do I earn LBRY Credits (LBC)?
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category: getstarted
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category: getstarted
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order: 3
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order: 3
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---
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---
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Currently, there are several ways to earn LBRY Credits, or LBC.
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There are several ways to earn LBRY Credits, or LBC.
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1. LBRY users receive an LBC gift by way of in-app [rewards](/faq/rewards).
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1. LBRY users receive an LBC gift by way of [rewards](/faq/rewards).
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1. LBRY users get LBC for [referring](/faq/referrals) other users via the LBRY app (see Invites section of the wallet).
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1. LBRY users get LBC for [referring](/faq/referrals) other users via the LBRY Desktop and lbry.tv (see Account Overview page).
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1. You can earn LBC for helping with various tasks. Talk to us on [Discord Chat](https://chat.lbry.com/) if you're interested in additional testing or helping the community.
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1. You can earn LBC for helping with various tasks. Talk to us on [Discord Chat](https://chat.lbry.com/) if you're interested in additional testing or helping the community.
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1. [Contributing](https://lbry.tech/contribute) to the project as a developer/engineer.
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1. [Contributing](https://lbry.tech/contribute) to the project as a developer/engineer.
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1. Research and complete LBRY [bounties](/bounty).
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1. Buy them: see [Exchanges](/faq/exchanges)
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1. Buy them: see [Exchanges](/faq/exchanges)
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1. Mine them: see [Mining](/faq/mining-credits).
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1. Mine them: see [Mining](/faq/mining-credits).
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1. [Publish](/faq/how-to-publish) content: when you publish your own content to the LBRY network, you can set an LBC price of your choice on it.
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1. [Publish](/faq/how-to-publish) content: when you publish your own content to the LBRY network, you can set an LBC price of your choice on it. You may also be tipped by your fans.
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---
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---
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title: How Does LBRY Work with Exchanges?
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title: How Does LBRY work with exchanges?
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category: other
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category: other
|
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---
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### What is LBRY’s policy and approach in working with cryptocurrency exchanges?
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## What is LBRY’s policy and approach in working with cryptocurrency exchanges?
|
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LBRY supports all blockchain tokens, including its own, being as maximally available with minimum transaction costs, both in terms of fees and human time.
|
LBRY supports all blockchain tokens, including its own, being as maximally available with minimum transaction costs, both in terms of fees and human time.
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||||||
|
|
||||||
We are happy to work with any entity that wants to make LBC available to its users or customers, whether that is in exchange for other blockchain assets, state currencies, or well… anything really.
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We are happy to work with any entity that wants to make LBC available to its users or customers, whether that is in exchange for other blockchain assets, state currencies, or well… anything really.
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@ -12,19 +12,19 @@ LBRY engages in outreach and communications with exchanges, whether we are avail
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
To date, LBRY has not paid to be listed, but will consider paying fees to cover additional costs for quality exchanges and/or to reach markets where LBC is not available.
|
To date, LBRY has not paid to be listed, but will consider paying fees to cover additional costs for quality exchanges and/or to reach markets where LBC is not available.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Why isn’t LBRY available on X?
|
## Why isn’t LBRY available on X?
|
||||||
The answer depends on the value of X, but the answer is almost always: we don’t know.
|
The answer depends on the value of X, but the answer is almost always: we don’t know.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Most exchanges do not provide public or private insight into why and how they make the decisions that they do. If X is a well-known place, we’ve probably contacted them but not disclosed their reasoning. If you think X is a place we might not have heard of, you can let us know about it on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/lbryio), via [email](mailto:hello@lbry.com), or [in chat](https://chat.lbry.com).
|
Most exchanges do not provide public or private insight into why and how they make the decisions that they do. If X is a well-known place, we’ve probably contacted them but not disclosed their reasoning. If you think X is a place we might not have heard of, you can let us know about it on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/lbryio), via [email](mailto:hello@lbry.com), or [in chat](https://chat.lbry.com).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Additionally, if X is a well-known place, let them know you want us available there. Exchanges like there to be user demand in order to add a token. And if you tag us both on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/lbryio), maybe someone will leave you a tip…
|
Additionally, if X is a well-known place, let them know you want us available there. Exchanges like there to be user demand in order to add a token. And if you tag us both on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/lbryio), maybe someone will leave you a tip…
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Does LBRY have plans to end or ease the exchange pain?
|
## Does LBRY have plans to end or ease the exchange pain?
|
||||||
Yes. Working with exchanges is a pain for typical and actual users of the LBRY platform. We would happily provide onramps and offramps to many currencies, but it is a massive regulatory challenge.
|
Yes. Working with exchanges is a pain for typical and actual users of the LBRY platform. We would happily provide onramps and offramps to many currencies, but it is a massive regulatory challenge.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
We are working to find and provide alternatives for those who do not like the current situation with exchanges, especially for creators.
|
We are working to find and provide alternatives for those who do not like the current situation with exchanges, especially for creators.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### I have a complaint and/or compliment about a specific statistic about the market for LBC.
|
## I have a complaint and/or compliment about a specific statistic about the market for LBC.
|
||||||
We’re sorry you feel that way and/or thank you.
|
We’re sorry you feel that way and/or thank you.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
We do not control the markets. We do not interfere with the markets. We do not dump and we do not pump.
|
We do not control the markets. We do not interfere with the markets. We do not dump and we do not pump.
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -5,18 +5,18 @@ category: getstarted
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
We are listed on several exchanges. You can buy or sell LBRY Credits at one of these:
|
We are listed on several exchanges. You can buy or sell LBRY Credits at one of these:
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Traditional Exchanges
|
## Traditional exchanges
|
||||||
- [Bittrex](https://bittrex.com/Market/Index?MarketName=BTC-LBC)
|
- [Bittrex](https://bittrex.com/Market/Index?MarketName=BTC-LBC)
|
||||||
- [Upbit](https://upbit.com/exchange?code=CRIX.UPBIT.BTC-LBC)
|
- [Upbit](https://upbit.com/exchange?code=CRIX.UPBIT.BTC-LBC)
|
||||||
- [Instant Bitex](https://instantbitex.com)
|
- [Instant Bitex](https://instantbitex.com)
|
||||||
- [Coinspot](https://www.coinspot.com.au/buy/lbc)
|
- [Coinspot](https://www.coinspot.com.au/buy/lbc)
|
||||||
- [Coindeal](https://frontend.coindeal.com/market/trade.html?pair=LBC/BTC)
|
- [Coindeal](https://frontend.coindeal.com/market/trade.html?pair=LBC/BTC)
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Instant Exchanges
|
## Instant exchanges
|
||||||
- [ChangeNow](https://changenow.io/exchange?amount=1&from=btc&to=lbc)
|
- [ChangeNow](https://changenow.io/exchange?amount=1&from=btc&to=lbc)
|
||||||
- [Simple Swap](https://simpleswap.io)
|
- [Simple Swap](https://simpleswap.io)
|
||||||
- [Stealthex](https://stealthex.io/)
|
- [Stealthex](https://stealthex.io/)
|
||||||
- [SwapSpace](https://swapspace.co)
|
- [SwapSpace](https://swapspace.co)
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Decetralized Exchanges (DEX)
|
## Decentralized exchanges (DEX)
|
||||||
- [Bisq](https://bisq.network)
|
- [Bisq](https://bisq.network)
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -5,16 +5,16 @@ category: getstarted
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Right now, it's simple: you host what you download and publish on the LBRY Desktop app (hosting not available on lbry.tv or Android). The hosted data is stored in the [lbrynet/blob files folder](https://lbry.com/faq/lbry-directories). On publish, the content is also sent to LBRY in order to help re-host content so your PC does not need to remain available.
|
Right now, it's simple: you host what you download and publish on the LBRY Desktop app (hosting not available on lbry.tv or Android). The hosted data is stored in the [lbrynet/blob files folder](https://lbry.com/faq/lbry-directories). On publish, the content is also sent to LBRY in order to help re-host content so your PC does not need to remain available.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
While the LBRY app is running, it communicates to the network whatever content you're making available. For proper communication to occur, your router must have UPNP enabled or you have to manually port forward 3333 TCP / 4444 UDP (see router on how to do so, each one is different).
|
While LBRY Desktop is running, it communicates to the network whatever content you're making available. For proper communication to occur, your router must have UPNP enabled or you have to manually port forward 3333 TCP / 4444 UDP (see router on how to do so, each one is different).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Think of it like how torrents or any other peer-to-peer (P2P) service works. First, you download a file from the host(s) that have made it available via seeding. When the download has finished, you become a host in the network (seeder) that other people can download from.
|
Think of it like how torrents or any other peer-to-peer (P2P) service works. First, you download a file from the host(s) that have made it available via seeding. When the download has finished, you become a host in the network (seeder) that other people can download from.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Controlling these settings
|
## Controlling these settings
|
||||||
On the LBRY Desktop application, you can configure the download options on the Settings page. You have the option to enable/disable to files and hosted data from being saved.
|
On the LBRY Desktop application, you can configure the download options on the Settings page. You have the option to enable/disable to files and hosted data from being saved.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
On Android, only published data is saved in the blobs folder.
|
On Android, only published data is saved in the blobs folder.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Deleting hosted content
|
## Deleting hosted content
|
||||||
You can delete files from the blob folder directly, or you can also delete them from the My LBRY section of the App - both will get rid of the hosted content and you'll lose the ability to seed it anymore.
|
You can delete files from the blob folder directly, or you can also delete them from the My LBRY section of the App - both will get rid of the hosted content and you'll lose the ability to seed it anymore.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
**Please note: Hosting fees are currently disabled on the network as we're currently working on a better way to implement the fee structure.**
|
**Please note: Hosting fees are currently disabled on the network as we're currently working on a better way to implement the fee structure.**
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ title: How do I back up my LBRY wallet?
|
||||||
category: wallet
|
category: wallet
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The LBRY application relies on blockchain technology and the LBRY Credits (LBC) cryptocurrency in order to participate in the network. These LBC are stored in a wallet (data file on your PC/device if using Desktop/Mobile) which is generated with each LBRY installation...think of your credits as digital cash on your PC. A wallet contains your funds, channel data, claims (any uploads), and preferences (subscriptions/tags/etc).
|
LBRY relies on blockchain technology and the LBRY Credits (LBC) cryptocurrency in order to participate in the network. These LBC are stored in a wallet (data file on your PC/device if using Desktop/Mobile) which is generated with each LBRY installation...think of your credits as digital cash on your PC. A wallet contains your funds, channel data, claims (any uploads), and preferences (subscriptions/tags/etc).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
An Account Sync service is provided automatically on lbry.tv and can be enabled on Desktop/Mobile which allows LBRY to store a backup of the wallet for you. [Learn more](/faq/account-sync).
|
An Account Sync service is provided automatically on [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) and can be enabled on Desktop/Mobile which allows LBRY to store a backup of the wallet for you. [Learn more](/faq/account-sync).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Otherwise, it is important to understand that the wallet is not stored on any LBRY servers (except when [sync](#sync) is enabled) and as such, users are responsible for its safeguarding and making sure [a backup](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) (copy of the wallet file) is available in the event that it is lost. If a wallet is lost or needs to be transferred, follow the [restore procedures below](#restore).
|
Otherwise, it is important to understand that the wallet is not stored on any LBRY servers (except when [sync](#sync) is enabled) and as such, users are responsible for its safeguarding and making sure [a backup](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) (copy of the wallet file) is available in the event that it is lost. If a wallet is lost or needs to be transferred, follow the [restore procedures below](#restore).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -15,18 +15,16 @@ Otherwise, it is important to understand that the wallet is not stored on any LB
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY provides a wallet backup service by securely backing up your account and preferences. [Learn more here](/faq/account-sync).
|
LBRY provides a wallet backup service by securely backing up your account and preferences. [Learn more here](/faq/account-sync).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## How do I find my wallet in the LBRY Desktop App?
|
## How do I find my wallet in LBRY Desktop?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The easiest way to find the location of your LBRY wallet is via the [LBRY app](/get). Open LBRY and on the left side, you should see a sidebar menu called "Help" - the wallet location is in the **Backup Your LBRY Credits** section.
|
The easiest way to find the location of your LBRY wallet is via the [LBRY app](/get). Open LBRY and on the left side, you should see a sidebar menu called "Help" - the wallet location is in the **Backup Your LBRY Credits** section.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## How do I backup my LBRY Desktop App wallet?
|
## How do I backup my LBRY Desktop wallet?
|
||||||
Click on "Help" and scroll down to the **Backup Your LBRY Credits** section. Open the location of the link in your local machine and make a copy of the files stored in that location. If this link is grayed out, it usually means you don't have any credits (see section below on how to manually find the wallet).
|
Click on "Help" and scroll down to the **Backup Your LBRY Credits** section.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
When you click `Backup`, you will be shown the location of your `lbryum` directory that contains the wallet file. Navigate to this directory via your file explorer to locate your wallet. You can either choose to backup this whole directory, the wallets directory inside it or the `default_wallet` file itself inside the wallets directory.
|
When you click **Create Backup**, the app will generate a zip file of your wallet directory. You'll be directed to the folder it's saved to.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Wallets should be copied securely to one or more locations which only you have control over. Anyone with access to the wallet file could potentially have access to your LBRY Credits. Backing up is the process by which you copy the wallet files from your PC to another secure location. We recommend using Flash Drives/USBs or other external media which is kept in your possession. It is recommended to copy the wallet to more than one backup location for redundancy, especially if you are storing larger amounts of credits.
|
Wallet backups should be copied securely to one or more locations which only you have control over. Anyone with access to the wallet file could potentially have access to your LBRY Credits. Backing up is the process by which you copy the wallet files from your PC to another secure location. We recommend using Flash Drives/USBs or other external media which is kept in your possession. It is recommended to copy the wallet to more than one backup location for redundancy, especially if you are storing larger amounts of credits.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
We will continue to make this process easier for users in the future through the LBRY application.
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## How do I find my wallet if I don't have LBRY open?
|
## How do I find my wallet if I don't have LBRY open?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -49,9 +47,9 @@ The Android wallet will be removed if you uninstall the app or clear data or do
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## How do I restore my wallet? {#restore}
|
## How do I restore my wallet? {#restore}
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The process of restoring a previously backed up wallet is fairly simple. After installing LBRY, you would find the location of your wallet (see section above on finding the wallet) and replace the newly generated wallet with your backup copy (LBRY needs to be completely shut down when you do so). Before replacing the existing `default_wallet`, please confirm there are no credits inside of it by opening the LBRY app and checking the balance in the top right next to the bank icon - this should read 0 if the wallet is empty. Once the backed up `default_wallet` file is in place, start LBRY, and your balance should now be updated.
|
The process of restoring a previously backed up wallet is fairly simple. After installing LBRY, you would find the location of your wallet (see section above on finding the wallet) and replace the newly generated wallet with your backup copy (LBRY needs to be completely shut down with Ctlr-Q). Before replacing the existing `default_wallet`, please confirm there are no credits inside of it by opening the LBRY app and checking the balance in the top right next to the bank icon - this should read 0 if the wallet is empty. Once the backed up `default_wallet` file is in place, start LBRY, and your balance should now be updated.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Can I use the same wallet on mulitple PCs / installations?
|
## Can I use the same wallet on multiple PCs / installations?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
We'd recommend using the [Account Sync service](/faq/account-sync) if you plan to use LBRY on multiple devices. You can manually copy the wallet to multiple devices and transactions will stay in sync, but newly created channels and changes to subscriptions/tags will not.
|
We'd recommend using the [Account Sync service](/faq/account-sync) if you plan to use LBRY on multiple devices. You can manually copy the wallet to multiple devices and transactions will stay in sync, but newly created channels and changes to subscriptions/tags will not.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -3,15 +3,17 @@ title: How do I change my LBRY connected email?
|
||||||
category: troubleshooting
|
category: troubleshooting
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
In certain cases, you may want to change the email connected to your LBRY App. LBRY stores the email address along with an access token which is unique to each user account. To clear this token, use the Sign Out button on the Account overview page (click the account icon next to settings in the top right).
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In certain cases, you may want to change the email connected to your lbry.tv account. LBRY stores the email address along with an access token which is unique to each user account. To clear this token, use the **Sign Out** button on the Account overview page (click the account icon next to settings in the top right).
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||||||
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||||||
## Wallets and rewards
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## Wallets and rewards
|
||||||
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|
||||||
Your Rewards status will not be transferred to the new account, so please [reach out to us](/faq/support) in order to merge them.
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Your Rewards status will not be transferred to the new account, so please [reach out to us](/faq/support) in order to merge them.
|
||||||
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||||||
If you are using lbry.tv only, your wallet will also not be transferred, so please [reach out to us](/faq/support) in order to merge them. To do this merge yourself, you'd need to sign into the old email, and then the new email, via the Desktop app.
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If you are using lbry.tv only, your wallet will also not be transferred, so please [reach out to us](/faq/support) in order to merge them. To do this merge yourself, you'd need to sign into the old email, and then the new email, via the LBRY Desktop app.
|
||||||
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||||||
## Android {#android}
|
If you sign out of the Desktop app and back in with a different email, **these wallets and accounts will be merged**. Do not do this unless it's intentional and you expect the new email to be used by the same person.
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||||||
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||||||
|
## Changing email on Android {#android}
|
||||||
*(Exact steps may differ slightly)*
|
*(Exact steps may differ slightly)*
|
||||||
*Before proceeding, please make sure to backup your wallet if there are funds in it*
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*Before proceeding, please make sure to backup your wallet if there are funds in it*
|
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1. Go to phone settings
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1. Go to phone settings
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||||||
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@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Sample daemon_settings.yml (may vary by OS):
|
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download_directory: c:\users\lbry
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download_directory: c:\users\lbry
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tcp_port: 3334
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tcp_port: 3334
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||||||
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||||||
## Other Methods
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## Other methods
|
||||||
To change the port once during runtime, set the LBRY_PEER_PORT env variable. Here's one way to do this:
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To change the port once during runtime, set the LBRY_PEER_PORT env variable. Here's one way to do this:
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LBRY_TCP_PORT=3334 ./lbrynet-daemon
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LBRY_TCP_PORT=3334 ./lbrynet-daemon
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@ -26,5 +26,3 @@ Once the daemon is running, you can change the port permanently by using the fol
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or via cli command
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or via cli command
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lbrynet settings_set --tcp_port 3334
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lbrynet settings_set --tcp_port 3334
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|
||||||
---
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---
|
||||||
title: How do I use the LBRY Command Line Interface (CLI) tool?
|
title: How do I use the LBRY command line interface (CLI) tool?
|
||||||
category: powerusers
|
category: powerusers
|
||||||
---
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---
|
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|
@ -23,10 +23,9 @@ As a power user, you may want to run your own commands against the LBRY SDK. Thi
|
||||||
3. Type `./lbrynet status` and click **Enter**. This will return the LBRYnet status data
|
3. Type `./lbrynet status` and click **Enter**. This will return the LBRYnet status data
|
||||||
4. See examples below or [LBRY SDK documentation](https://lbry.tech/api/sdk) for additional commands
|
4. See examples below or [LBRY SDK documentation](https://lbry.tech/api/sdk) for additional commands
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Common/Sample Commands
|
## Common/sample commands
|
||||||
- `lbrynet claim_list_mine` - Show list of own claims, including channels
|
- `lbrynet claim list` - Show list of own claims, including channels
|
||||||
- `lbrynet claim_new_support --name=@channel --claim_id=<claimid> --amount=5` - add 5 LBC to a claim or channel
|
- `lbrynet support create --claim_id=<claimid> --amount=5.0` - add 5 LBC to a claim or channel
|
||||||
- `lbrynet resolve one` - Retrieve information about winning claim at lbry://one
|
- `lbrynet resolve one` - Retrieve information about winning claim at lbry://one
|
||||||
- `lbrynet claim_list one` - Retrieve information about all claims at lbry://one
|
- `lbrynet claim search one` - Retrieve information about all claims at lbry://one
|
||||||
- `lbrynet claim_abandon --claim_id=<claimid>` - Abandon claim by claim id (from claim info)
|
- `lbrynet stream abandon --claim_id=<claimid>` - Abandon stream claim by claim id (from claim info)
|
||||||
- `lbrynet claim_abandon --txid=<txid> --nout=<nout>` - Abandon claim by transaction id and nout (from claim info)
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -9,33 +9,33 @@ In certain cases, we may ask you to send us your log file(s). The current log fi
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
**lbrynet.log files may contain your IP address. While sharing this is not inherently dangerous, if you desire maximum privacy, please mask it before posting to public websites.**
|
**lbrynet.log files may contain your IP address. While sharing this is not inherently dangerous, if you desire maximum privacy, please mask it before posting to public websites.**
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Find Logs via the LBRY App
|
## Find Logs via the LBRY Desktop
|
||||||
You are able to open the log folder from the Help tab in the LBRY app.
|
You are able to open the log folder from the Help tab in the LBRY app.
|
||||||
From the LBRY App, click on the `Gear` icon on the upper right. Next, select `Help` and then click on "Open Log Folder"
|
From the LBRY App, click on the `Gear` icon on the upper right. Next, select `Help` and then click on "Open Log Folder"
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
The folder will be highlighted, so just double click to open and here you will see "lbrynet.log" or just "lbrynet".
|
The folder will be highlighted, so just double click to open and here you will see "lbrynet.log" or just "lbrynet".
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Sending log files from Android
|
## Sending log files from Android
|
||||||
Navigate to the **About** page and use the **Send Logs** button at the bottom. You can email them to [help@lbry.com](mailto:help@lbry.com)
|
Navigate to the **About** page and use the **Send Logs** button at the bottom. You can email them to [help@lbry.com](mailto:help@lbry.com)
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Find Logs Manually {#manual}
|
## Find logs manually {#manual}
|
||||||
#### Windows
|
### Windows
|
||||||
1. Open File Explorer (Keyboard shortcut: Windows Key + E).
|
1. Open File Explorer (Keyboard shortcut: Windows Key + E).
|
||||||
2. Type `%localappdata%\lbry\lbrynet` (or `%appdata%\lbrynet` if you originally installed v0.14 or earlier) into the address bar and click Enter.
|
2. Type `%localappdata%\lbry\lbrynet` (or `%appdata%\lbrynet` if you originally installed v0.14 or earlier) into the address bar and click Enter.
|
||||||
3. Here you will see the `lbrynet.log` file and any archives.
|
3. Here you will see the `lbrynet.log` file and any archives.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### MacOS
|
### MacOS
|
||||||
1. Open Finder.
|
1. Open Finder.
|
||||||
2. Click Go in the top menu and choose "Go To Folder".
|
2. Click Go in the top menu and choose "Go To Folder".
|
||||||
3. Type "~/Library/Application Support/LBRY" and then click go.
|
3. Type "~/Library/Application Support/LBRY" and then click go.
|
||||||
4. Here you will see the `lbrynet.log` file and any archives.
|
4. Here you will see the `lbrynet.log` file and any archives.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Ubuntu / Linux *(Exact steps may differ slightly)*
|
### Ubuntu / Linux *(Exact steps may differ slightly)*
|
||||||
1. Navigate to your home directory. Ensure hidden files and folders are shown if using a graphical file explorer.
|
1. Navigate to your home directory. Ensure hidden files and folders are shown if using a graphical file explorer.
|
||||||
2. Navigate to the `.local/share/lbry/lbrynet` folder (or `~/.lbrynet` if you originally installed v0.14 or earlier).
|
2. Navigate to the `.local/share/lbry/lbrynet` folder (or `~/.lbrynet` if you originally installed v0.14 or earlier).
|
||||||
3. Here you will see the `lbrynet.log` file and any archives.
|
3. Here you will see the `lbrynet.log` file and any archives.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Android *(Exact steps may differ slightly)*
|
### Android *(Exact steps may differ slightly)*
|
||||||
1. Launch your favorite file explorer.
|
1. Launch your favorite file explorer.
|
||||||
2. Navigate to `Internal storage\android\data\io.lbry.browser->files\lbrynet`.
|
2. Navigate to `Internal storage\android\data\io.lbry.browser->files\lbrynet`.
|
||||||
3. Here you will see the `lbrynet.log` file and any archives.
|
3. Here you will see the `lbrynet.log` file and any archives.
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
title: How do I Publish content to LBRY?
|
title: How do I publish content to LBRY?
|
||||||
category: publisher
|
category: publisher
|
||||||
order: 1
|
order: 1
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ LBRY is a free, open, and community-driven digital marketplace that enables cont
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
If you are a YouTube Sync user, please make sure to [read our FAQ](https://lbry.com/faq/youtube) on how this process works.
|
If you are a YouTube Sync user, please make sure to [read our FAQ](https://lbry.com/faq/youtube) on how this process works.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
If you don't have LBRY yet, download it [here](/get). You can also publish files up to 500mb from the web at [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv).
|
If you don't have LBRY yet, download it [here](/get). You can also publish files up to 500MB from the web at [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I Publish content?
|
## How do I publish content?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
1. Click on the Account/LBC balance showing at the top right of the app. You will get a dropdown, select `Publish` from the menu.
|
1. Click on the Account/LBC balance showing at the top right of the app. You will get a dropdown, select `Publish` from the menu.
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ If you don't have LBRY yet, download it [here](/get). You can also publish files
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
3. On your local machine, select the content you wish to upload to LBRY. For video content, LBRY works best with MP4 files in H264/AAC format which support proper streaming. Besides videos, other popular formats supported are MP3s, text documents like markdown (md)/HTML, PDF, CSV, and comic books (cbr, cbz). In the future, the in app player may support additional formats.
|
3. On your local machine, select the content you wish to upload to LBRY. For video content, LBRY works best with MP4 files in H264/AAC format which support proper streaming. Besides videos, other popular formats supported are MP3s, text documents like markdown (md)/HTML, PDF, CSV, and comic books (cbr, cbz). In the future, the in app player may support additional formats.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Other file types can also be uploaded, but won't be streamable via the LBRY app directly. They can be opened externally for viewing.
|
Other file types can also be uploaded, but won't be streamable via LBRY directly. They can be opened externally for viewing on the Desktop/Android apps.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
4. Enter a `Title` and `Description` for your content. Click on advanced Editor if you will like to add some markdown text otherwise leave it as default and put your title and description.
|
4. Enter a `Title` and `Description` for your content. Click on advanced Editor if you will like to add some markdown text otherwise leave it as default and put your title and description.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Other file types can also be uploaded, but won't be streamable via the LBRY app
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
11. Next, there is `Additional Option` which gives you an option to select language and license. Default language is set to `English`, and the License is set to `None`. If a change is needed, click the dropdown menus and select the appropriate choice.
|
11. Next, there is `Additional Option` which gives you an option to select language and license. Default language is set to `English`, and the License is set to `None`. If a change is needed, click the dropdown menus and select the appropriate choice.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
*please review our terms of service before publishing [terms of service](/termsofservice)
|
*please review our terms of service before publishing [terms of service](/termsofservice)*
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Click `Publish`.
|
Click `Publish`.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -49,9 +49,9 @@ The file will process in the background and will be added to the LBRY Blockchain
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
You can continue to use LBRY while the upload completes.
|
You can continue to use LBRY while the upload completes.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I create a Channel?
|
## How do I create a channel?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
1. Open the LBRY app.
|
1. Open LBRY
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
2. Click on the LBC balance showing at the top right of the app. You will get a dropdow, select `Publish` from the menu.
|
2. Click on the LBC balance showing at the top right of the app. You will get a dropdow, select `Publish` from the menu.
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ You can continue to use LBRY while the upload completes.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
5. Click `Create Channel` once you have entered your bid amount. You now own `lbry://@channelnameyoubidon#Claim_ID` and `lbry://@channelnameyoubidon` (the vanity name without a claim id) if you are the highest bidder.
|
5. Click `Create Channel` once you have entered your bid amount. You now own `lbry://@channelnameyoubidon#Claim_ID` and `lbry://@channelnameyoubidon` (the vanity name without a claim id) if you are the highest bidder.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I customize my Channel? {#channel}
|
## How do I customize my channel? {#channel}
|
||||||
First, you need to access your channel from your Publishes page by clicking on it.
|
First, you need to access your channel from your Publishes page by clicking on it.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
1. You will now see an edit button next to the name. Click the button to proceed to the edit page.
|
1. You will now see an edit button next to the name. Click the button to proceed to the edit page.
|
||||||
|
@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ First, you need to access your channel from your Publishes page by clicking on i
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
4. Click Submit.
|
4. Click Submit.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I delete my content and reclaim my deposit?
|
## How do I delete my content and reclaim my deposit?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
1. Click on the `Publishes` tab from the rightside of the app.
|
1. Click on the `Publishes` tab from the rightside of the app.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ First, you need to access your channel from your Publishes page by clicking on i
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Click `Remove`. If you abandoned your claim, you should see the deposit back in your balance shortly.
|
Click `Remove`. If you abandoned your claim, you should see the deposit back in your balance shortly.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I edit my existing Published content?
|
## How do I edit my existing published content?
|
||||||
1. Click on the `Publishes` tab from the right-side of the app.
|
1. Click on the `Publishes` tab from the right-side of the app.
|
||||||
2. Select the content you want to update.
|
2. Select the content you want to update.
|
||||||
3. Click `Edit`.
|
3. Click `Edit`.
|
||||||
|
@ -102,41 +102,36 @@ Click `Remove`. If you abandoned your claim, you should see the deposit back in
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
5. When you are done, click `Edit`.
|
5. When you are done, click `Edit`.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Where is my content stored and shared from? {#blobs}
|
## Where is my content stored and shared from? {#blobs}
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Content uploaded is chunked up into 2MB files called blobs, and stored in your [lbrynet/blob files folder](https://lbry.com/faq/lbry-directories). These can be deleted if the fully is fully streamable on [https://lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) or [spee.ch](https://spee.ch).
|
Content uploaded is chunked up into 2MB files called blobs, and stored in your [lbrynet/blob files folder](https://lbry.com/faq/lbry-directories). These can be deleted if the fully is fully streamable on [https://lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) or [spee.ch](https://spee.ch).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Can someone tip me for my content?
|
## Can someone tip me for my content?
|
||||||
Yes, check out how tipping in LBRY works by going [here](/faq/tipping).
|
Yes, check out how tipping in LBRY works by going [here](/faq/tipping).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Can I increase my bid amount?
|
## Can I increase my bid amount?
|
||||||
Yes, the claim can be edited to increase the bid amount or you can also send a Support to your own content. The Support button will appear instead of the tip button for your own claims. See the [FAQ](/faq/tipping) to learn more.
|
Yes, the claim can be edited to increase the bid amount or you can also send a Support to your own content. The Support button will appear instead of the tip button for your own claims. See the [FAQ](/faq/tipping) to learn more.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How can I tell if someone is downloading my content?
|
## My video doesn't stream in the app or on lbry.tv, what's wrong?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The LBRY app now has view counts for your published content.
|
|
||||||
In the future, we will add more of these types of statistics to LBRY.
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### My video doesn't stream in the app or on lbry.tv, what's wrong?
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The in-app and lbry.tv video player's streaming capability works best with the H264/AAC format, typically in a MP4 container but others like M4V will also work. Other non-streaming video types like AVI/WMV/MOV file formats are not supported by the in-app player, but they can be shared/downloaded and will play outside of the app.
|
The in-app and lbry.tv video player's streaming capability works best with the H264/AAC format, typically in a MP4 container but others like M4V will also work. Other non-streaming video types like AVI/WMV/MOV file formats are not supported by the in-app player, but they can be shared/downloaded and will play outside of the app.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### I shared my URL, but others can't download it. What's going on?
|
## I shared my URL, but others can't download it. What's going on?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Since LBRY is a Peer-to-Peer network, it requires that your device is accessible to the internet. LBRY also runs servers to assist in content hosting, but this process may fail if your device cannot send it to us or if you didn't wait long enough after the initial publish. Try quitting (ctrl-Q) and restarting the LBRY app if the content is not accessible on [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv).
|
Since LBRY is a Peer-to-Peer network, it requires that your device is accessible to the internet. LBRY also runs servers to assist in content hosting, but this process may fail if your device cannot send it to us or if you didn't wait long enough after the initial publish. Try quitting (ctrl-Q) and restarting the LBRY app if the content is not accessible on [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Where is my Channel and content saved locally?
|
## Where is my channel and content saved locally?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Channels and content claims are saved to your LBRY Wallet along with your LBRY Credits. We recommend enabling the Sync feature on the Settings page. If not, when creating new channels, you'll need to create a new [backup of your wallet](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet).
|
Channels and content claims are saved to your LBRY Wallet along with your LBRY Credits. We recommend enabling the Sync feature on the Settings page. If not, when creating new channels, you'll need to create a new [backup of your wallet](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How and where can I share my content?
|
## How and where can I share my content?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY URLs can be shared with anyone - users can view it in their Desktop app or on [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) (see Share button in app). If the content is free and public, it can also be retrieved through [spee.ch](https://www.spee.ch) by going to https://spee.ch/<claimname> or https://spee.ch/<@channelname>. You can also share the content on our on [Discord](https://chat.lbry.com) where we have a vibrant community with thousands of users.
|
LBRY URLs can be shared with anyone - users can view it in their Desktop app or on [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) (see Share button in app). If the content is free and public, it can also be retrieved through [spee.ch](https://www.spee.ch) by going to https://spee.ch/<claimname> or https://spee.ch/<@channelname>. You can also share the content on our on [Discord](https://chat.lbry.com) where we have a vibrant community with thousands of users.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### I'm an advanced user, is there more I can poke around with?
|
## I'm an advanced user, is there more I can poke around with?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Advanced users can check out the [API/CLI/SDK](https://lbry.tech/api/sdk) documentation for command line / API options.
|
Advanced users can check out the [API/CLI/SDK](https://lbry.tech/api/sdk) documentation for command line / API options.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### I'm confused and need some assistance, can you help?
|
## I'm confused and need some assistance, can you help?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Of course, we are always here to help! Check out our [help page](/faq/how-to-report-bugs) on how to reach us.
|
Of course, we are always here to help! Check out our [help page](/faq/how-to-report-bugs) on how to reach us.
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Why does the app ask for my credit card?
|
||||||
category: other
|
category: other
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Why We Ask
|
## Why we ask
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY controls [millions of credits](/faq/credit-policy) that it wants to get into the hands of content creators and content consumers.
|
LBRY controls [millions of credits](/faq/credit-policy) that it wants to get into the hands of content creators and content consumers.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ This and only this, is the reason we require a credit card to participate in the
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Your card information is submitted directly to [Stripe](https://stripe.com), one of the largest credit card processors in the world.
|
Your card information is submitted directly to [Stripe](https://stripe.com), one of the largest credit card processors in the world.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What If I Don't Want To Provide It?
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## What if I don't want to provide it?
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No problem! We've added two other rewards approval methods - [Phone ](/faq/phone) and manual rewards approval via [Discord chat](https://chat.lbry.com). To apply for rewards approval, see the #rewardsapproval channel to start your request. **Note: DO NOT message any team members or post in other channels about reward approval concerns. Rewards will only be granted on a 1 account per household basis**
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No problem! We've added two other rewards approval methods - [Phone ](/faq/phone) and manual rewards approval via [Discord chat](https://chat.lbry.com). To apply for rewards approval, see the #rewardsapproval channel to start your request. **Note: DO NOT message any team members or post in other channels about reward approval concerns. Rewards will only be granted on a 1 account per household basis**
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title: Incompatible Protocol Version Warning
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title: Incompatible protocol version warning
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category: troubleshooting
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category: troubleshooting
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---
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|
||||||
The most likely cause of this error is an old version was running during the install process. This can usually be fixed by re-running the LBRY setup files after ensuring that no LBRY processes are running.
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The most likely cause of this error is an old version was running during the install process. This can usually be fixed by re-running the LBRY setup files after ensuring that no LBRY processes are running.
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### How to Fix
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## How to fix
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1. Click `Quit Daemon` in the LBRY app to kill the LBRY network process
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1. Click `Quit Daemon` in the LBRY app to kill the LBRY network process
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2. Restart your PC or ensure that any processes with "lbry" in the name are not running
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2. Restart your PC or ensure that any processes with "lbry" in the name are not running
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3. [Download](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/releases) and re-install the latest version of LBRY
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3. [Download](https://lbry.com/get) and re-install the latest version of LBRY
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4. Start LBRY
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4. Start LBRY
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If you still receive this warning after completing the above steps, please [reach out to us](/faq/how-to-report-bugs) for additional support.
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If you still receive this warning after completing the above steps, please [reach out to us](/faq/how-to-report-bugs) for additional support.
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---
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---
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title: LBRY Desktop App and lbry.tv Basics
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title: LBRY Desktop and lbry.tv basics
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category: getstarted
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category: getstarted
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order: 1
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order: 1
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---
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---
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The LBRY Desktop app and lbry.tv allows you to view free and paid content, upload your digital media for free or at a set price, tip your favorite creators, send/receive LBRY Credits (LBC) and earn credits through LBRY Rewards. The app and web version run on top of the [LBRY protocol](/faq/what-is-lbry) which is a peer to peer, decentralized file sharing and payment network secured by blockchain technology.
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The LBRY Desktop app and lbry.tv allow you to view content, upload your digital media for free or at a set price, tip your favorite creators, send/receive LBRY Credits (LBC) and earn credits through [LBRY Rewards](/faq/rewards). The app and web version run on top of the [LBRY protocol](/faq/what-is-lbry) which is a peer to peer, decentralized file sharing and payment network secured by blockchain technology.
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The purpose of this FAQ is to answer questions about some of the basic functionality available on LBRY Desktop / lbry.tv. Please see our [other FAQ entries](/faq) for additional information.
|
The purpose of this FAQ is to answer questions about some of the basic functionality available on LBRY Desktop / lbry.tv. Please see our [other FAQ entries](/faq) for additional information.
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2. Rewards are completely optional, you can use LBRY without them. You'll need to acquire LBC to publish, but viewing is free.
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2. Rewards are completely optional, you can use LBRY without them. You'll need to acquire LBC to publish, but viewing is free.
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3. To edit any channels you have control over, click on Channels from the right-hand side of the app and select the desired channel. You'll see an edit button next to the channel name. If using spee.ch uploads for thumbnails/covers, make sure to click the upload button after selecting the files.
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3. To edit your channel, click on Channels from the right-hand side of the app and select the desired channel. You'll see an edit button next to the channel name. If using spee.ch uploads for thumbnails/covers, make sure to click the upload button after selecting the files.
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|
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||||||
4. To sync balances and preferences across devices, make sure you have Syncing enabled on the Settings page.
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4. To sync balances and preferences across devices, make sure you have Syncing enabled on the Settings page.
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|
|
||||||
### What is the purpose of having my email connected to LBRY?
|
## What is the purpose of having my email connected to LBRY?
|
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Emails are collected to authenticate a lbry.tv account and [uniquely identify](/faq/identity-requirements) users so that they can be eligible for [LBRY Rewards](#rewards), sync account data, and to stay up to date on the latest LBRY happenings. See our [Privacy FAQ](/faq/privacy-and-data) for more information on what data is collected.
|
Emails are collected to authenticate a lbry.tv account and [uniquely identify](/faq/identity-requirements) users so that they can be eligible for [LBRY Rewards](#rewards), sync account data, and to stay up to date on the latest LBRY happenings. See our [Privacy FAQ](/faq/privacy-and-data) for more information on what data is collected.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I change my LBRY connected email?
|
## How do I change my LBRY connected email?
|
||||||
If you ever need to change your LBRY email address or sign out, please see [this guide](/faq/how-to-change-email). If you sign into a new email and need to transfer your verification status and account (lbry.tv only users), you'll need to [reach out to us](/faq/support) in order to link your accounts.
|
If you ever need to change your LBRY email address or sign out, please see [this guide](/faq/how-to-change-email). If you sign into a new email and need to transfer your verification status and account (lbry.tv only users), you'll need to [reach out to us](/faq/support) in order to link your accounts.
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||||||
|
|
||||||
### What if I want to run LBRY on multiple computers or different Windows accounts?
|
## What if I want to run LBRY on multiple computers or different Windows accounts?
|
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If you want to run the LBRY app on multiple PCs or on other platforms like Android, you can sign in with the same email on all devices. Your account data and preferences will be synced as long as it's enabled.
|
If you want to run LBRY on multiple PCs or on other platforms like Android, you can sign in with the same email on all devices. Your account data and preferences will be synced as long as it's enabled in Settings.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What are LBRY Rewards? {#rewards}
|
## What are LBRY Rewards? {#rewards}
|
||||||
[LBRY Rewards](/faq/rewards) are used to distribute LBRY Credits (LBC) to new and existing users by allowing them to explore app functions and complete tasks which generate LBC as a reward. In order to be eligible for rewards, you need to [verify your identity](/faq/identity-requirements) which uniquely identifies you as an LBRY user.
|
[LBRY Rewards](/faq/rewards) are used to distribute LBRY Credits (LBC) to new and existing users by allowing them to explore app functions and complete tasks which generate LBC as a reward. In order to be eligible for rewards, you need to [verify your identity](/faq/identity-requirements) which uniquely identifies you as an LBRY user.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What is a wallet and how do I find it? {#wallet}
|
## What is a wallet and how do I find it? {#wallet}
|
||||||
A wallet is a secure, digital wallet used to store, send and receive cryptocurrencies like LBRY Credits(LBC). The LBRY app comes with its own wallet and is stored locally on your device and nowhere else unless you enable the Sync feature. **If you do not enable syncing, it is critical that you [backup your wallet data](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) in case you lose access to your PC or need to [migrate](/faq/backup-data) to a new one.**
|
A wallet is a secure, digital wallet used to store, send and receive cryptocurrencies like LBRY Credits(LBC). LBRY comes with its own wallet and is stored locally on your device and nowhere else unless you enable the Sync feature. **If you do not enable syncing, it is critical that you [backup your wallet data](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) in case you lose access to your PC or need to [migrate](/faq/backup-data) to a new one.**
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
To find your wallet in the LBRY App, click on your LBC Balance showing at the top right of the App (Balance may show as `0 LBC` if you have not credits). Clicking it will give you a dropdown menu, select `Wallet` from the dropdown and it should display the wallet overview page which shows your balance, send / receive and recent transactions.
|
To find your wallet on LBRY, click on your LBC Balance showing at the top right of the App (Balance may show as `0 LBC` if you have not credits). Clicking it will give you a dropdown menu, select `Wallet` from the dropdown and it should display the wallet overview page which shows your balance, send / receive and recent transactions.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The LBRY wallet is different from other cryptocurrencies because it also stores your shared content's metadata in the form of [claims](/faq/naming) when using the [publishing features](/faq/how-to-publish). Claim related [wallet transactions](/faq/transaction-types) ensure that the blockchain uniquely identifies your content and the payment/tips can be routed appropriately.
|
The LBRY wallet is different from other cryptocurrencies because it also stores your shared content's metadata in the form of [claims](/faq/naming) when using the [publishing features](/faq/how-to-publish). Claim related [wallet transactions](/faq/transaction-types) ensure that the blockchain uniquely identifies your content and the payment/tips can be routed appropriately.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Where do I find my LBC wallet address?
|
## Where do I find my LBC wallet address?
|
||||||
You can find your wallet address by first clicking on your LBC Balance showing at the top right of the App (Balance may show as `0 LBC` if you have not credits). Clicking it will give you a dropdown menu, select `Wallet` from the dropdown.
|
You can find your wallet address by first clicking on your LBC Balance showing at the top right of the App (Balance may show as `0 LBC` if you have not credits). Clicking it will give you a dropdown menu, select `Wallet` from the dropdown.
|
||||||
It'll come up with the wallet overview which shows your balance, LBC address and recent transactions.
|
It'll come up with the wallet overview which shows your balance, LBC address and recent transactions.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -45,37 +45,37 @@ It'll come up with the wallet overview which shows your balance, LBC address and
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Your wallet holds multiple receiving addresses (lbry.tv only users won't see this option), and new ones can be generated by clicking "Get New Address". Your wallet balance is the sum total of all the LBC available in each of your addresses.
|
Your wallet holds multiple receiving addresses (lbry.tv only users won't see this option), and new ones can be generated by clicking "Get New Address". Your wallet balance is the sum total of all the LBC available in each of your addresses.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Where can I get more LBRY Credits?
|
## Where can I get more LBRY Credits?
|
||||||
You can [earn more LBC](/faq/earn-credits) or [purchase LBC from exchanges](/faq/exchanges).
|
You can [earn more LBC](/faq/earn-credits) or [purchase LBC from exchanges](/faq/exchanges).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Where is all my LBRY Desktop data stored? {#data}
|
## Where is all my LBRY Desktop data stored? {#data}
|
||||||
Please see the [LBRY directories FAQ page](/faq/lbry-directories) for more information on where LBRY data is stored. Besides the internal LBRY data, you can also configure your LBRY download directory via the option at the top of the Settings page (gear icon in the top right).
|
Please see the [LBRY directories FAQ page](/faq/lbry-directories) for more information on where LBRY data is stored. Besides the internal LBRY data, you can also configure your LBRY download directory via the option at the top of the Settings page (gear icon in the top right).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Why is content downloaded to my PC even when I stream? {#disk}
|
## Why is content downloaded to my PC even when I stream? {#disk}
|
||||||
LBRY is a decentralized peer to peer protocol, meaning there are no centralized servers or a single entity storing all the files (like YouTube). Instead, data is stored on each participant's computer locally (similar to BitTorrent). When you stream or download, LBRY will store the content in encrypted chunks called [blobs files](/faq/lbry-directories) and seed it to the entire network so others can also download from you. It will also store the completed file in your downloads folder. You can configure these storage options on the Settings page.
|
LBRY is a decentralized peer to peer protocol, meaning there are no centralized servers or a single entity storing all the files (like YouTube). Instead, data is stored on each participant's computer locally (similar to BitTorrent). When you stream or download, LBRY will store the content in encrypted chunks called [blobs files](/faq/lbry-directories) and seed it to the entire network so others can also download from you. It will also store the completed file in your downloads folder. You can configure these storage options on the Settings page.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### I want to share my content, where do I start? {#publish}
|
## I want to share my content, where do I start? {#publish}
|
||||||
Please refer to our [publishing guide](/faq/how-to-publish) as a reference to assist you through the publishing process.
|
Please refer to our [publishing guide](/faq/how-to-publish) as a reference to assist you through the publishing process.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Where can I see my Downloads?
|
## Where can I see my downloads?
|
||||||
The downloaded contents can be found on the right side of the LBRY Desktop app under Library. This is not available on lbry.tv currently.
|
The downloaded contents can be found on the right side of the LBRY Desktop app under Library. This is not available on lbry.tv currently.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How can I delete my Downloads?
|
## How can I delete my downloads?
|
||||||
The downloaded contents can be found on the right side of the LBRY Desktop app under Library. Select the item you want to delete, and then click the trash can icon on the file page.
|
The downloaded contents can be found on the right side of the LBRY Desktop app under Library. Select the item you want to delete, and then click the trash can icon on the file page.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Where can I see my Publishes?
|
## Where can I see my publishes?
|
||||||
You can find published items under Publishes on the right side of the LBRY Desktop / lbry.tv.
|
You can find published items under Publishes on the right side of the LBRY Desktop / lbry.tv.
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I know if I'm sharing content and helping the LBRY network properly?
|
## How do I know if I'm sharing content and helping the LBRY network properly?
|
||||||
The easiest way to confirm that you are sharing correctly is to determine if the port used for seeding (3333) is open to the rest of the LBRY network. To do so, type 3333 into [this port checking tool](http://www.canyouseeme.org) and check the result. It if shows "open", you are all set. If it shows "closed", you may need to check your router settings for UPnP options (set to enable) or forward TCP port 3333 and UDP Port 4444 to your local computer running the LBRY app. Firewall and NAT settings may also affect the availability of these ports.
|
The easiest way to confirm that you are sharing correctly is to determine if the port used for seeding (3333) is open to the rest of the LBRY network. To do so, type 3333 into [this port checking tool](http://www.canyouseeme.org) and check the result. It if shows "open", you are all set. If it shows "closed", you may need to check your router settings for UPnP options (set to enable) or forward TCP port 3333 and UDP Port 4444 to your local computer running the LBRY Desktop. Firewall and NAT settings may also affect the availability of these ports.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How can I search for content on LBRY?
|
## How can I search for content on LBRY?
|
||||||
Searching in LBRY is as easy as typing your search term(s) into the address bar at the top and clicking Enter.
|
Searching in LBRY is as easy as typing your search term(s) into the address bar at the top and clicking Enter.
|
||||||
When you press enter, you will be given both the direct URL and search results
|
When you press enter, you will be given both the direct URL and search results
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How can I subscribe to and view my favorite channels?
|
## How can I subscribe to and view my favorite channels?
|
||||||
You can subscribe to a channel by clicking the Follow button from the homepage, channel page, or content pages.
|
You can subscribe to a channel by clicking the Follow button from the homepage, channel page, or content pages.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
@ -83,18 +83,18 @@ You can subscribe to a channel by clicking the Follow button from the homepage,
|
||||||
To manage channels and tags you follow, you can simply click on **Customize** from the right side of the to view all of your followed channels on one page.
|
To manage channels and tags you follow, you can simply click on **Customize** from the right side of the to view all of your followed channels on one page.
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How can I block channels?
|
## How can I block channels?
|
||||||
You can block a channel by clicking the Block button from the homepage, channel page, or content pages.
|
You can block a channel by clicking the Block button from the homepage, channel page, or content pages.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Content consistently fails to stream or download, what should I do?
|
## Content consistently fails to stream or download, what should I do?
|
||||||
Please see our [streaming guide](/faq/unable-to-stream) if you consistently cannot download or stream content on LBRY. If you are having intermittent issues with download failures, try closing the LBRY app completely (including ending the "lbrynet.exe" process in task manager) and re-initiating the download.
|
Please see our [streaming guide](/faq/unable-to-stream) if you consistently cannot download or stream content on LBRY. If you are having intermittent issues with download failures, try closing LBRY Desktop completely (including ending the "lbrynet.exe" process in task manager) and re-initiating the download.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Some files don't open in the LBRY Desktop app or lbry.tv, what's going on?
|
## Some files don't open in the LBRY Desktop or lbry.tv, what's going on?
|
||||||
Currently, the LBRY in-app player supports MP4 videos, MP3s, Images, GIFs, HTML and text files. Even though it doesn't support other formats from within the app or lbry.tv, the files can still be externally opened when using the Desktop app by clicking the **Open** button or navigating to the file by clicking the **Downloaded to** file path on the content page.
|
Currently, the LBRY in-app player supports MP4 videos, MP3s, Images, GIFs, HTML and text files. Even though it doesn't support other formats from within the app or lbry.tv, the files can still be externally opened when using the Desktop app by clicking the **Open** button or navigating to the file by clicking the **Downloaded to** file path on the content page.
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I begin troubleshooting problems myself?
|
## How do I begin troubleshooting problems myself?
|
||||||
Please see [this guide](/faq/how-to-find-lbry-log-file) on how to find your LBRY log files. These may provide you additional information to troubleshoot issues or to provide to the [support team](/faq/support).
|
Please see [this guide](/faq/how-to-find-lbry-log-file) on how to find your LBRY log files. These may provide you additional information to troubleshoot issues or to provide to the [support team](/faq/support).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### I need additional help with the LBRY app, where can find it? {#support}
|
## I need additional help, where can find it? {#support}
|
||||||
Please check our [other FAQ entries](/faq) for more information. We are always here to help as well, feel free to [reach out to us](/faq/support).
|
Please check our [other FAQ entries](/faq) for more information. We are always here to help as well, feel free to [reach out to us](/faq/support).
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -1,35 +1,14 @@
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
title: How do I mine LBRY credits?
|
title: How do I mine LBC?
|
||||||
category: mining
|
category: mining
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Library Credits (LBC) are mined over a 20-year Proof of Work period.
|
Library Credits (LBC) are mined over a [20-year Proof of Work](/faq/block-rewards) period.
|
||||||
Block rewards increase every 100 blocks by 1LBC, peak at 500, and decline slowly.
|
Block rewards increase every 100 blocks by 1LBC, peak at 500, and decline slowly.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY mining is dominated by the GPU and FPGA market, and we don't see CPU mining as economically viable at this point. If you still want to CPU mine to help secure the network, see instructions below.
|
LBRY mining is dominated by the GPU and FPGA market, and we don't see CPU mining as economically viable at this point.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
For GPU mining, please see our list of [pools](/faq/mining-pools). Each pool has a slightly different setup so please check their Getting Started/help page. We can also provide mining assistance via the #mining channel on [Discord Chat](https://chat.lbry.com).
|
For GPU/ASIC mining, please see our list of [pools](/faq/mining-pools). Each pool has a slightly different setup so please check their Getting Started/help page. We can also provide mining assistance via [Discord Chat](https://chat.lbry.com).
|
||||||
**Note:** Sgminer is for AMD GPUs and CCminer is for Nvidia GPUs.
|
**Note:** Sgminer is for AMD GPUs and CCminer is for Nvidia GPUs.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
For CPU mining, LBRY binaries are out for OS X, Windows, and Ubuntu. Others may try compiling from source.
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
You can download the latest binaries [here](https://github.com/lbryio/lbrycrd/releases/latest).
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## CPU Mining on Ubuntu
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
1. Unzip the binaries, and `cd` into the directory containing them.
|
|
||||||
1. `./lbrycrdd -server -printtoconsole -gen`
|
|
||||||
1. If you need to start over, run `rm -rf bins.zip lbry* ~/.lbry*`. **Note:** this will delete your wallet and any credits you may have.
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## CPU Mining on macOS
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
1. Unzip the binaries, and `cd` into the directory containing them.
|
|
||||||
1. `mkdir ~/Library/Application\ Support/lbrycrd`
|
|
||||||
1. `sudo chown -R "$(whoami)" ~/Library/Application\ Support/lbrycrd`
|
|
||||||
1. `echo -e "rpcuser=lbryrpc\nrpcpassword=$(env LC_CTYPE=C LC_ALL=C tr -dc A-Za-z0-9 < /dev/urandom | head -c 16 | xargs)" > ~/Library/Application\ Support/lbrycrd/lbrycrd.conf`
|
|
||||||
1. `./lbrycrdd -server -printtoconsole -gen`
|
|
||||||
1. If you need to start over, run `rm -rf bins.zip lbry* ~/.lbry ~/Library/Application\ Support/lbrycrd`. **Note:** this will delete your wallet and any credits you may have.
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Compiling
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Join us on [Discord Chat](https://chat.lbry.com) if you need help compiling from source!
|
Join us on [Discord Chat](https://chat.lbry.com) if you need help compiling from source!
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -10,14 +10,12 @@ However, some pools are in a partnership with the independent community initiati
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The current breakdown of mining hash rates can be found on [Mining Pool Stats](https://miningpoolstats.stream/lbry)
|
The current breakdown of mining hash rates can be found on [Mining Pool Stats](https://miningpoolstats.stream/lbry)
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## New Pools! Help Distribute Hash!!
|
## Pools
|
||||||
- [AHashPool](https://www.ahashpool.com/)
|
|
||||||
- [Power Mining Pool](https://www.powermining.pw/)
|
|
||||||
- [Zerg Pool](https://zergpool.com/)
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Established Pools
|
|
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- [Luxor](https://mining.luxor.tech/lbry) <- Support the LBRY community with this pool!
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- [Luxor](https://mining.luxor.tech/lbry) <- Support the LBRY community with this pool!
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- [SuprNova](https://lbry.suprnova.cc/index.php?page=gettingstarted)
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- [SuprNova](https://lbry.suprnova.cc/index.php?page=gettingstarted)
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- [CoinMine](https://www2.coinmine.pl/lbc/index.php?page=gettingstarted)
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- [CoinMine](https://www2.coinmine.pl/lbc/index.php?page=gettingstarted)
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- [Blazepool](blazepool.com)
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- [zPool](https://www.zpool.ca/)
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- [zPool](https://www.zpool.ca/)
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- [AHashPool](https://www.ahashpool.com/)
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- [Zerg Pool](https://zergpool.com/)
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- [NiceHash](https://www.nicehash.com/my/marketplace/LBRY)
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- [NiceHash](https://www.nicehash.com/my/marketplace/LBRY)
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title: Multisignature and Ledger Hardware Wallets
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title: Multisignature and Ledger hardware wallets
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category: powerusers
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This guide is meant for power users and those who want to store LBRY Credits on their [Ledger Hardware devices](#HW) before official support is added. If you are participating in the LBRY Swarm program, this solution will allow you to store LBC at a Multisignature address which typically requires more than 1 person to sign off on a transaction before it's sent to the network. **It is important to test a single small transaction incoming and outgoing before using the wallet to store larger amounts. Also make sure a backup is taken (see instructions below).**
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This guide is meant for power users and those who want to store LBRY Credits on their [Ledger Hardware devices](#HW) before official support is added. If you are participating in the LBRY Swarm program, this solution will allow you to store LBC at a multisignature address which typically requires more than 1 person to sign off on a transaction before it's sent to the network. **It is important to test a single small transaction incoming and outgoing before using the wallet to store larger amounts. Also make sure a backup is taken (see instructions below).**
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**Please note that the LBRY apps / SDK currently do not support outgoing transactions to multisignature wallets. Incoming transactions to the apps may work, but you will probably run into problems with publishing/other transactions. It is recommended to use an intermediate step before sending to the LBRY app. This can be the Discord Tipbot, Coinomi, or another non-multisig Electrum wallet.**
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**Please note that the LBRY does not support outgoing transactions to multisignature wallets.**
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Learn more about Multisignature wallets and how they work: [Electrum Documentation ](http://docs.electrum.org/en/latest/multisig.html), [Creating a Multisignature Wallet](https://bitcoinelectrum.com/creating-a-multisig-wallet/). This documentation can also be referenced along with the steps below.
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Learn more about multisignature wallets and how they work: [Electrum Documentation ](http://docs.electrum.org/en/latest/multisig.html), [Creating a Multisignature Wallet](https://bitcoinelectrum.com/creating-a-multisig-wallet/). This documentation can also be referenced along with the steps below.
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### Installing and Running Electrum for LBRY
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## Installing and running Electrum for LBRY
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You can find the downloads and setup information for [Electron LBRY on GitHub](https://github.com/tzarebczan/electrum/releases/tag/0.1.0). Windows and Mac installers are provided, but Linux needs to be run from source as detailed on the install instructions. If you previously ran an old version and created wallets, they will need to be re-created in this new version. You can use the old version to send the funds to another wallet and then re-create a new one.
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You can find the downloads and setup information for [Electron LBRY on GitHub](https://github.com/tzarebczan/electrum/releases/tag/0.1.0). Windows and Mac installers are provided, but Linux needs to be run from source as detailed on the install instructions. If you previously ran an old version and created wallets, they will need to be re-created in this new version. You can use the old version to send the funds to another wallet and then re-create a new one.
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### Setting up a Multisignature Wallet
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## Setting up a multisignature wallet
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You can also reference [step by step instructions with images here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zS9gXyfsz8e5gQGj8GrtlzCuhIWibQv4/view) or follow along below.
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You can also reference [step by step instructions with images here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zS9gXyfsz8e5gQGj8GrtlzCuhIWibQv4/view) or follow along below.
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You will be given a Master Public Key that will be shared with the other co-signers when they create the same wallet locally. Next, you will be prompted for the next cosigners key. This would come from their PC while setting up the same wallet, or from their [default_wallet file](https://lbry.io/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) by opening it and using the ```"public_key":``` portion (this assumes they will create their Electrum wallet from this LBRY app seed). Proceed with all cosigners until they are all filled out. Lastly, enter a password to encrypt the multisignature wallet.
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You will be given a Master Public Key that will be shared with the other co-signers when they create the same wallet locally. Next, you will be prompted for the next cosigners key. This would come from their PC while setting up the same wallet, or from their [default_wallet file](https://lbry.io/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) by opening it and using the ```"public_key":``` portion (this assumes they will create their Electrum wallet from this LBRY app seed). Proceed with all cosigners until they are all filled out. Lastly, enter a password to encrypt the multisignature wallet.
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### Receiving LBC in the Wallet
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## Receiving LBC in the wallet
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To receive LBC in the Electrum wallet, go to the Receive tab to view an address or enable the addresses view by going to **View > Show Addresses** from the top menu bar. Here you will see all available addresses on the wallet. Multisignature addresses with start with an **r**, regular wallets, including hardware ones, will start with a **b**.
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To receive LBC in the Electrum wallet, go to the Receive tab to view an address or enable the addresses view by going to **View > Show Addresses** from the top menu bar. Here you will see all available addresses on the wallet. Multisignature addresses with start with an **r**, regular wallets, including hardware ones, will start with a **b**.
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### Sending Multisignature Transactions
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## Sending multisignature transactions
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Once all parties have their multisignature wallets configured and LBC has been received, you can now send LBC to other addresses. Anyone in the party can start by creating a transaction. Once the transaction is created, you'll see an option to Copy or Export it. It must be shared via one of those two methods with however many cosigners are needed (i.e. for 2 of 3, 1 other cosigner must sign it). Send the other cosigner the copied message or exported file. You may also be able to share the Transaction Id and import it that way, but the copy/file method will always work.
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Once all parties have their multisignature wallets configured and LBC has been received, you can now send LBC to other addresses. Anyone in the party can start by creating a transaction. Once the transaction is created, you'll see an option to Copy or Export it. It must be shared via one of those two methods with however many cosigners are needed (i.e. for 2 of 3, 1 other cosigner must sign it). Send the other cosigner the copied message or exported file. You may also be able to share the Transaction Id and import it that way, but the copy/file method will always work.
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The cosigner has to open the wallet on their PC and go to **Tools > Load Transaction** and then choose from text (if copied) or from file (if export was used). They can then sign the transaction. Each cosigner will need to do the same to send the transaction on the network.
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The cosigner has to open the wallet on their PC and go to **Tools > Load Transaction** and then choose from text (if copied) or from file (if export was used). They can then sign the transaction. Each cosigner will need to do the same to send the transaction on the network.
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### Ledger Hardware Wallet with Electrum {#HW}
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## Ledger hardware wallet with Electrum {#HW}
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|
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You can use your Ledger device with LBRY Electrum to store LBC. Please follow [these directions on how to install it on your device](https://github.com/tzarebczan/ledger-app-btc/releases/tag/lbry) and then use the above directions to setup a new wallet. For a normal account (non-multisignature), you will choose **Standard wallet** when setting up the device, and then **Use a hardware device**, and then follow the prompts.
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You can use your Ledger device with LBRY Electrum to store LBC. Please follow [these directions on how to install it on your device](https://github.com/tzarebczan/ledger-app-btc/releases/tag/lbry) and then use the above directions to setup a new wallet. For a normal account (non-multisignature), you will choose **Standard wallet** when setting up the device, and then **Use a hardware device**, and then follow the prompts.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Official support with Ledger will be coming at a later date.
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Official support with Ledger will be coming at a later date.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Electrum Wallet File Location {#backup}
|
## Electrum wallet file location {#backup}
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Electrum wallet files and blockchain data can be found in the App Data Roaming directory under `Electrum-lbry`. The wallet is located in `%appdata%\Electrum-lbry\wallets` and the data in `%appdata%\Electrum-lbry` on Windows. On Mac/Ubuntu, search your system for the Electrum-lbry folder or the name of the wallet file. The wallet should be backed up if you do not have your phrase or are not using the LBRY Desktop wallet.
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Electrum wallet files and blockchain data can be found in the App Data Roaming directory under `Electrum-lbry`. The wallet is located in `%appdata%\Electrum-lbry\wallets` and the data in `%appdata%\Electrum-lbry` on Windows. On Mac/Ubuntu, search your system for the Electrum-lbry folder or the name of the wallet file. The wallet should be backed up if you do not have your phrase or are not using the LBRY Desktop wallet.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Troubleshooting
|
## Troubleshooting
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
If the balance is not updating properly or transaction not showing confirmed, try restarting the application. To resync the wallet data, delete the blockchain_headers file in `%appdata%\Electrum-lbry` and restart the application.
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If the balance is not updating properly or transaction not showing confirmed, try restarting the application. To resync the wallet data, delete the blockchain_headers file in `%appdata%\Electrum-lbry` and restart the application.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -4,13 +4,13 @@ category: LBRY 101
|
||||||
order: 4
|
order: 4
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## The Problem
|
## The problem
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Before talking about how names (URLs) in LBRY work, it's important to understand the problem. What is a naming system and why do we have one?
|
Before talking about how names (URLs) in LBRY work, it's important to understand the problem. What is a naming system and why do we have one?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Names exist so that we can map a human readable and understandable word or term to a more difficult to remember number or ID. In the traditional DNS (domain name system), names are mapped to a numerical IP address. In LBRY, names are mapped to a unique, permanent ID representing a piece of digital content and/or a publisher identity.
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Names exist so that we can map a human readable and understandable word or term to a more difficult to remember number or ID. In the traditional DNS (domain name system), names are mapped to a numerical IP address. In LBRY, names are mapped to a unique, permanent ID representing a piece of digital content and/or a publisher identity.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Designing a naming system that works well and fairly assigns names is quite hard! Consider the domain system you are likely using to access this document. LBRY's domain used to be lbry.io for a long time, rather than lbry.com. Is it because lbry.com is providing some unique service? No! It is because a squatter was in possession of it, simply looking to auction the domain name to the highest bidder in demand. We had to negotiate for months (and pay lots of $$$) to get in possesion of the lbry.com domain and we don't want LBRY users to go through a similar experience...we'd rather leave it up to incentives and fixed protocol rules.
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Designing a naming system that works well and fairly assigns names is quite hard! Consider the domain system you are likely using to access this document. LBRY's domain used to be lbry.io for a long time, rather than lbry.com. Is it because lbry.com is providing some unique service? No! It is because a squatter was in possession of it, simply looking to auction the domain name to the highest bidder in demand. We had to negotiate for months (and pay lots of $$$) to get in possession of the lbry.com domain and we don't want LBRY users to go through a similar experience...we'd rather leave it up to incentives and fixed protocol rules.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The traditional system has several other flaws. It is centralized and a mechanism of censorship, as holders do not have true ownership of their domain, only the top-level provider. Top-level domains (like .io) are also arbitrary and largely illogical (if designing the domain name system again, would we really want to add an arbitrary ".com" to the most prestigious URL for a given keyword? does LBRY have anything to do with the *I*ndian *O*cean?). Finally, in addition to incentivizing bad behavior, the flat-fee structure of domains prevents the good behavior from those who are priced out.
|
The traditional system has several other flaws. It is centralized and a mechanism of censorship, as holders do not have true ownership of their domain, only the top-level provider. Top-level domains (like .io) are also arbitrary and largely illogical (if designing the domain name system again, would we really want to add an arbitrary ".com" to the most prestigious URL for a given keyword? does LBRY have anything to do with the *I*ndian *O*cean?). Finally, in addition to incentivizing bad behavior, the flat-fee structure of domains prevents the good behavior from those who are priced out.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -65,6 +65,6 @@ The bottom line is that LBRY is dedicated to providing true content freedom. We
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
We're trying to solve a very hard problem in a novel way, and we're committed to giving this system a chance. 1,000,000 pieces of content in, it has worked seamlessly. But if we ever saw this system harming rather than helping, we wouldn't hesitate to change it.
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We're trying to solve a very hard problem in a novel way, and we're committed to giving this system a chance. 1,000,000 pieces of content in, it has worked seamlessly. But if we ever saw this system harming rather than helping, we wouldn't hesitate to change it.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Relevance in Search and Trending/Top Categories
|
## Relevance in search and trending/top categories
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Increasing your bid and receiving tips on your content/channel, increases it's relevance in search results and discoverability through the Trending and Top categories in the LBRY app (Starting in version 0.34). Trending calculations are based on how much the LBC bid has increased through any bid updates and tips, compared to all the other claims on LBRY. Top will display a highest bid first view of the content under a certain tag (or for Everyone).
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Increasing your bid and receiving tips on your content/channel, increases it's relevance in search results and discoverability through the Trending and Top categories on LBRY. Trending calculations are based on how much the LBC bid has increased through any bid updates and tips, compared to all the other claims on LBRY. [Learn more](/faq/trending).
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Why does the app ask for my phone number?
|
||||||
category: other
|
category: other
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Why we ask
|
## Why we ask
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY controls [millions of credits](/faq/credit-policy) that it wants to get into the hands of content creators and content consumers.
|
LBRY controls [millions of credits](/faq/credit-policy) that it wants to get into the hands of content creators and content consumers.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -11,8 +11,8 @@ Unfortunately, when running a rewards program, people may abuse it.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Phone number approval provides an alternative method for LBRY users to participate in the [rewards](/faq/rewards) program.
|
Phone number approval provides an alternative method for LBRY users to participate in the [rewards](/faq/rewards) program.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What if my phone number isn't working?
|
## What if my phone number isn't working?
|
||||||
Certain regions, prepaid services and VOIP numbers will be blocked from phone verifications in order to combat abuse. If you are having trouble with getting a phone number accepted, please see one of the [other approval methods](/faq/identity-requirements).
|
Certain regions, prepaid services and VOIP numbers will be blocked from phone verifications in order to combat abuse. If you are having trouble with getting a phone number accepted, please see one of the [other approval methods](/faq/identity-requirements).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What if the LBRY app says my phone number already exists?
|
## What if LBRY says my phone number already exists?
|
||||||
This usually means that there is another LBRY account/email address that's already associated with that number. If you are changing email addresses and need to link your accounts or you believe this is an error, please [reach out to us](mailto:help@lbry.com).
|
This usually means that there is another LBRY account/email address that's already associated with that number. If you are changing email addresses and need to link your accounts or you believe this is an error, please [reach out to us](mailto:help@lbry.com).
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ order: 5
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY takes privacy seriously and carefully considers the data it collects.
|
LBRY takes privacy seriously and carefully considers the data it collects.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Our official privacy policy is viewable at https://lbry.com/privacypolicy. This FAQ article attempts to explain our policy in plain English, but should not be considered an official policy document.
|
Our official privacy policy is viewable at https://lbry.com/privacypolicy. This FAQ article attempts to explain our policy in plain English, but should not be considered an official policy document.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY collects data for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to:
|
LBRY collects data for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to:
|
||||||
|
@ -15,14 +14,14 @@ LBRY collects data for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to:
|
||||||
- preventing fraud in our reward programs
|
- preventing fraud in our reward programs
|
||||||
- providing statistics to content creators
|
- providing statistics to content creators
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
We promise to keep any collected data safe and to never share personal, private information with anyone outside of LBRY Inc.
|
We promise to keep any collected data safe and to never share personal, private information with anyone outside of LBRY Inc. You must be over 13 years of age to sign into the Desktop app or create a lbry.tv account.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Users can also [choose to use LBRY anonymously](#anonymous) however some features, like [LBRY Rewards](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards), will not be available.
|
Users can also [choose to use LBRY anonymously](#anonymous) however some features, like [LBRY Rewards](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards), will not be available.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Additionally, even when not sending data to us, using LBRY typically involves participation in the peer-to-peer LBRY network and certain information like your IP address is likely to be exposed regardless. See [below](#p2p) for more information.
|
Additionally, even when not sending data to us, using LBRY typically involves participation in the peer-to-peer LBRY network and certain information like your IP address is likely to be exposed regardless. See [below](#p2p) for more information.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What type of data is collected and where?
|
## What type of data is collected and where?
|
||||||
As a first time user of LBRY applications, you have the option of providing an email address to create a LBRY account. This allows for a richer user experience by enabling services such as [LBRY Rewards](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards), email notifications, and account synchronization (i.e. subscriptions and user preferences) across multiple devices/platforms. If you do not provide an email, any data collected cannot be associated with your identity, but may still be tied back to other system information like IP addresses.
|
As a first time user of LBRY applications and [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv), you have the option of providing an email address to create a LBRY account. This allows for a richer user experience by enabling services such as [LBRY Rewards](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards), email notifications, and account synchronization (i.e. subscriptions and user preferences) across multiple devices/platforms. If you do not provide an email, any data collected cannot be associated with your identity, but may still be tied back to other system information like IP addresses.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
See below tables for a break-down of the types of data collected and associated applications.
|
See below tables for a break-down of the types of data collected and associated applications.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -50,22 +49,22 @@ IP addresses | yes | yes | yes | opt-out |
|
||||||
Blockchain metadata | yes | yes | yes | no |
|
Blockchain metadata | yes | yes | yes | no |
|
||||||
Blockchain transactions | yes | yes | yes | yes |
|
Blockchain transactions | yes | yes | yes | yes |
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What’s the difference between account data and cryptocurrency wallets?
|
## What’s the difference between account data and cryptocurrency wallets?
|
||||||
Each installable LBRY application also contains a cryptocurrency wallet which is stored locally on the respective device. The wallet allows you to store LBRY Credits and use them to [transact (spend, publish, purchase, and tip) on the network](https://lbry.com/faq/transaction-types). The private information, which is required to perform these actions, is under the sole control of the user.
|
Each installable LBRY application also contains a cryptocurrency wallet which is stored locally on the respective device. The wallet allows you to store LBRY Credits and use them to [transact (spend, publish, purchase, and tip) on the network](https://lbry.com/faq/transaction-types). The private information, which is required to perform these actions, is under the sole control of the user.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
LBRY does provide a wallet syncing and backup mechanism to allow seamless access across multiple devices. The backup service ensures that a wallet can be retrieved by the user through their LBRY account in case they lose access to their local copy. Any storage and exchange of wallet data has end to end encryption, and the user can also provide an additional encryption password if desired.
|
LBRY does provide a wallet syncing and backup mechanism to allow seamless access across multiple devices. The backup service ensures that a wallet can be retrieved by the user through their LBRY account in case they lose access to their local copy. Any storage and exchange of wallet data has end to end encryption, and the user can also provide an additional encryption password if desired.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I use LBRY anonymously? {#anonymous}
|
## How do I use LBRY anonymously? {#anonymous}
|
||||||
To use LBRY in a fully anonymous way, we recommend the LBRY Desktop application. To disable tracking features, you’ll want to disable the `Share Diagnostic Data` option from the Settings page (cog in the top right of the app). Also, you’ll want to skip providing an email and use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to protect your IP address. This will still allow you use blockchain related features like retrieving content data, publishing, purchasing, tipping, and other transactions. Depending on VPN features and network configuration, hosting data currently may not be possible but we are looking into techniques to allow this in the future.
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To use LBRY in a fully anonymous way, we recommend the LBRY Desktop application. To disable tracking features, you’ll want to disable the `Share Diagnostic Data` option from the Settings page (cog in the top right of the app). Also, you’ll want to skip providing an email and use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to protect your IP address. This will still allow you use blockchain related features like retrieving content data, publishing, purchasing, tipping, and other transactions. Depending on VPN features and network configuration, hosting data currently may not be possible but we are looking into techniques to allow this in the future.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Where is the account and analytics data stored?
|
## Where is the account and analytics data stored?
|
||||||
LBRY stores collected data on its own secured databases and ensures only authorized employees have access to this data. Google Analytics data is anonymized and protected by Google.
|
LBRY stores collected data on its own secured databases and ensures only authorized employees have access to this data. Google Analytics data is anonymized and protected by Google.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What information is shared with others in the network? {#p2p}
|
## What information is shared with others in the network? {#p2p}
|
||||||
Similarly to other peer to peer protocols like BitTorrent, users in the network share messages (i.e. announcing content availability) and create direct connections to exchange data (i.e. downloads / uploads). While LBRY does not collect this information, other participants of the network can observe and collect the information.
|
Similarly to other peer to peer protocols like BitTorrent, users in the network share messages (i.e. announcing content availability) and create direct connections to exchange data (i.e. downloads / uploads). While LBRY does not collect this information, other participants of the network can observe and collect the information.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Can I use a VPN to use and access LBRY?
|
## Can I use a VPN to use and access LBRY?
|
||||||
Yes, a VPN can be used with all LBRY services. Major features will work without any problems, but VPN users may not be eligible for [LBRY Rewards](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards) in order to prevent abuse.
|
Yes, a VPN can be used with all LBRY services. Major features will work without any problems, but VPN users may not be eligible for [LBRY Rewards](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards) in order to prevent abuse.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Is any additional data collected if I participate in the YouTube Sync program?
|
## Is any additional data collected if I participate in the YouTube Sync program?
|
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When authenticating into the [YouTube Sync program](https://lbry.com/youtube), you provide proof of channel ownership that allows us to link your YouTube channel to a LBRY account. Information about your account is stored and kept by LBRY, Inc.
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When authenticating into the [YouTube Sync program](https://lbry.com/youtube), you provide proof of channel ownership that allows us to link your YouTube channel to a LBRY account. Information about your account is stored and kept by LBRY, Inc.
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title: Publishing Quickstart
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title: Publishing quickstart
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category: tutorial
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category: tutorial
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order: 3
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order: 3
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---
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---
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Publishing to LBRY allows anyone else in the world to access your content. You can publish any type of digital file to LBRY. Publishing requires a small amount of LBC, but almost all of this is returned if you decide to later unpublish. We'll cover that later. For now, get those [cat videos](https://beta.lbry.tv/cats:cb) ready!
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Publishing to LBRY allows anyone else in the world to access your content. You can publish any type of digital file to LBRY. Publishing requires a small amount of LBC, but almost all of this is returned if you decide to later unpublish. We'll cover that later. For now, get those [cat videos](https://lbry.tv/cats:cb) ready!
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This tutorial is meant to provide a quick overview. Our [Publishing FAQ](/faq/how-to-publish) covers publishing in even more detail.
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This tutorial is meant to provide a quick overview. Our [Publishing FAQ](/faq/how-to-publish) covers publishing in even more detail.
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We'll start with publishing on LBRY Desktop and lbry.tv. Scroll down or [click here](#android) for Android instructions.
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We'll start with publishing on LBRY Desktop and lbry.tv. Scroll down or [click here](#android) for Android instructions.
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### Publishing on Desktop and lbry.tv
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## Publishing on Desktop and lbry.tv
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1. Click the **Publish** option from the Account dropdown. You can also click **New Publish** from the Publishes page (right-hand side).
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1. Click the **Publish** option from the Account dropdown. You can also click **New Publish** from the Publishes page (right-hand side).
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1. Select the file you want to publish by clicking **Choose File**. 
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1. Select the file you want to publish by clicking **Choose File**. 
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1. Fill in details for the content you are uploading, including the title, tags, and description.
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1. Fill in details for the content you are uploading, including the title, tags, and description.
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Congratulations on publishing your first piece of content! Have any questions? Please see our [detailed Publishing FAQ](/faq/how-to-publish).
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Congratulations on publishing your first piece of content! Have any questions? Please see our [detailed Publishing FAQ](/faq/how-to-publish).
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### Publishing on Android
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## Publishing on Android
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1. Select the **New Publish** option from the left hand menu.
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1. Select the **New Publish** option from the left hand menu.
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1. Select from: record a new video, snap a photo, select a file manually, or click an item from the recent videos/GIFs list.
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1. Select from: record a new video, snap a photo, select a file manually, or click an item from the recent videos/GIFs list.
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1. Fill in details for the content you are uploading, including the title, tags, and description.
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1. Fill in details for the content you are uploading, including the title, tags, and description.
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### More Tutorials
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## More tutorials
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If you’d like to learn more about how to get the most out of LBRY, check out our [other tutorials](https://lbry.com/faq?category=tutorial) or [Frequently Asked Questions](https://lbry.com/faq).
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If you’d like to learn more about how to get the most out of LBRY, check out our [other tutorials](https://lbry.com/faq?category=tutorial) or [Frequently Asked Questions](https://lbry.com/faq).
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You can earn LBRY Credits (LBC) for referring others to use LBRY. You can now view the status of your referrals and invite new users to LBRY via email or referral link on the Account overview page of LBRY Desktop or lbry.tv.
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You can earn LBRY Credits (LBC) for referring others to use LBRY. You can now view the status of your referrals and invite new users to LBRY via email or referral link on the Account overview page of LBRY Desktop or lbry.tv.
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### How to get your referral link
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## Getting your referral link
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To get to the Account Overview area, click the Account menu at the top right, and select `Overview`.
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To get to the Account Overview area, click the Account menu at the top right, and select `Overview`.
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You will see all of your referrals, along with their status(es) - whether the user has accepted it (signed in) and if it is claimable or not (if the user is reward approved).
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You will see all of your referrals, along with their status(es) - whether the user has accepted it (signed in) and if it is claimable or not (if the user is reward approved).
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*Note: Referral redemptions are currently limited to 10, but you can invite as many as you want*
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*Note: Referral redemptions are currently limited to 10, but you can invite as many as you want*
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### How many LBRY Credits do I earn and how do I see how many credits I've earned?
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## How many LBRY Credits do I earn and how do I see how many credits I've earned?
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New invites are eligible for a 20 LBC reward (subject to change based on our discretion).
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New invites are eligible for a 20 LBC reward (subject to change based on our discretion).
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### When do I get my rewards?
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## When do I get my rewards?
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If you have claimable rewards, you will see a claim button with the total reward amount on the page. You will not receive rewards for each referral until those users join and use LBRY themselves (see below section regarding claimable referrals). This is to combat referral fraud and abuse.
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If you have claimable rewards, you will see a claim button with the total reward amount on the page. You will not receive rewards for each referral until those users join and use LBRY themselves (see below section regarding claimable referrals). This is to combat referral fraud and abuse.
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### How does the referral link work?
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## How does the referral link work?
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After a user clicks, installs and registers their email with LBRY, it may take up to an hour for the invite to appear on your Invites page.
|
After a user clicks, installs and registers their email with LBRY, it may take up to an hour for the invite to appear on your Invites page.
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### What are the criteria for a claimable referral?
|
## What are the criteria for a claimable referral?
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A claimable referral has the same definition as a Rewards eligible or Verified LBRY user. This means the referred user must have logged into LBRY and verified their account.
|
A claimable referral has the same definition as a Rewards eligible or Verified LBRY user. This means the referred user must have logged into LBRY and verified their account.
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|
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LBRY users who abuse either the Referral or Rewards system will not be eligible for referral redemption. If you have specific questions about individual referrals which are not claimable, please reach out to the [helpdesk](mailto:help@lbry.com) with details.
|
LBRY users who abuse either the Referral or Rewards system will not be eligible for referral redemption. If you have specific questions about individual referrals which are not claimable, please reach out to the [helpdesk](mailto:help@lbry.com) with details.
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||||||
|
|
||||||
### What is the difference between Accepted and Claimable?
|
## What is the difference between accepted and claimable?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Accepted means the user has signed into LBRY. Claimable means they have verified their account.
|
Accepted means the user has signed into LBRY. Claimable means they have verified their account.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Is there a limit to the credits I can earn?
|
## Is there a limit to the credits I can earn?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
If you expect to refer more than 50-100 people, please discuss it with us on [Discord chat](http://chat.lbry.com) or email [us](mailto:tom@lbry.com).
|
If you expect to refer more than 50-100 people, please discuss it with us on [Discord chat](http://chat.lbry.com) or email [us](mailto:tom@lbry.com).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Currently, there is a limit of 10 redemptions per account.
|
Currently, there is a limit of 10 redemptions per account.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### I have a clever idea to cheat the referral system.
|
## I have a clever idea to cheat the referral system.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
If you want to waste your time to receive no reward, be our guest. We will be monitoring the system closely and will be going to significant lengths to only allow legitimate users to join.
|
If you want to waste your time to receive no reward, be our guest. We will be monitoring the system closely and will be going to significant lengths to only allow legitimate users to join.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -7,11 +7,11 @@ To provide a rich user experience and to [distribute](/faq/credit-policy) LBRY C
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Rewards Approval Requirements
|
## Rewards approval requirements
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
In order to be eligible for LBRY Rewards, users must have an approved account via [phone number](/faq/phone) or [credit card](/faq/identity-requirements) (there's also a manual approval method on [Discord](https://chat.lbry.com)). If users choose not to become approved for rewards, LBRY works with full functionality, but they will not be able to earn any free credits from LBRY. **Rewards will only be granted on a 1 account per household basis and LBRY reserves the right to revoke Rewards privileges on any account if abuse is suspected or if VPN/shared connections are used.**
|
In order to be eligible for LBRY Rewards, users must have an approved account via [phone number](/faq/phone) or [credit card](/faq/identity-requirements) (there's also a manual approval method on [Discord](https://chat.lbry.com)). If users choose not to become approved for rewards, LBRY works with full functionality, but they will not be able to earn any free credits from LBRY. **Rewards will only be granted on a 1 account per household basis and LBRY reserves the right to revoke Rewards privileges on any account if abuse is suspected or if VPN/shared connections are used.**
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### List of Current LBRY Rewards
|
## List of current LBRY Rewards
|
||||||
| Reward | Amount | Description |
|
| Reward | Amount | Description |
|
||||||
--- | --- | ---
|
--- | --- | ---
|
||||||
| **Your First Nickel** | 6 LBC | A one-time welcome gift for learning the basics of the application & wallet. Including the purchase of paid content.
|
| **Your First Nickel** | 6 LBC | A one-time welcome gift for learning the basics of the application & wallet. Including the purchase of paid content.
|
||||||
|
@ -32,12 +32,12 @@ Rewards are added to your LBC wallet balance as they are completed. All the rewa
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
If you are new to Publishing, check out [our guide](/faq/how-to-publish).
|
If you are new to Publishing, check out [our guide](/faq/how-to-publish).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Custom Reward Codes {#reward-code}
|
## Custom reward codes {#reward-code}
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Custom reward codes can be claimed via the [Rewards](https://open.lbry.com/?rewards) page on LBRY. You may have been given a reward code via email, social media or you stumbled upon it somewhere - whichever way, you can claim it for LBC today! It's simple, just hit `Enter Code`, type it in and press `Redeem`.
|
Custom reward codes can be claimed via the [Rewards](https://open.lbry.com/?rewards) page on LBRY. You may have been given a reward code via email, social media or you stumbled upon it somewhere - whichever way, you can claim it for LBC today! It's simple, just hit `Enter Code`, type it in and press `Redeem`.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Having Trouble?
|
## Having trouble?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
If you have any questions or problems with receiving the Rewards, feel free to [reach out to us](/faq/support).
|
If you have any questions or problems with receiving the Rewards, feel free to [reach out to us](/faq/support).
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
title: Searching for Content
|
title: Searching for content
|
||||||
category: tutorial
|
category: tutorial
|
||||||
order: 2
|
order: 2
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Searching for content on the LBRY apps is easy! We'll start with lbry.tv and Desktop first, then cover [Android below](#android).
|
Searching for content on LBRY is easy! We'll start with lbry.tv and Desktop first, then cover [Android below](#android).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Searching on Desktop and lbry.tv
|
## Searching on Desktop and lbry.tv
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Click your cursor into the top bar, and enter a search term. Typically, you'll see at least 3 items at the top:
|
Click your cursor into the top bar, and enter a search term. Typically, you'll see at least 3 items at the top:
|
||||||
1. **Search** - Default if enter is clicked. This is your typical search option, will return all results matching it.
|
1. **Search** - Default if enter is clicked. This is your typical search option, will return all results matching it.
|
||||||
|
@ -21,12 +21,12 @@ After performing a search, you'll have access to additional filters to help narr
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Searching on Android {#android}
|
## Searching on Android {#android}
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Select the top bar and begin typing. Once you pause or click enter, the search results will appear. Currently there are no filtering options on this platform.
|
Select the top bar and begin typing. Once you pause or click enter, the search results will appear. Currently there are no filtering options on this platform.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### More Tutorials
|
## More tutorials
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
If you’d like to learn more about how to get the most out of LBRY, check out our [other tutorials](https://lbry.com/faq?category=tutorial) or [Frequently Asked Questions](https://lbry.com/faq).
|
If you’d like to learn more about how to get the most out of LBRY, check out our [other tutorials](https://lbry.com/faq?category=tutorial) or [Frequently Asked Questions](https://lbry.com/faq).
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Is there a standalone wallet?
|
||||||
category: wallet
|
category: wallet
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Yes, please visit [Coinomi](http://www.coinomi.com) to download their excellent and easy to use wallet. You can also use the [LBRY App](https://lbry.com/get) simply as a wallet.
|
Yes, please visit [Coinomi](http://www.coinomi.com) to download their excellent and easy to use wallet. You can also use the [LBRY Desktop App](https://lbry.com/get) or [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) simply as a wallet.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
For technical users, we have
|
For technical users, we have
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
title: LBRY Startup Troubleshooting
|
title: LBRY startup troubleshooting
|
||||||
category: troubleshooting
|
category: troubleshooting
|
||||||
order: 1
|
order: 1
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
@ -10,14 +10,14 @@ The first area to check for start-up issues is the [LBRY log file](/faq/how-to-f
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
If you are having issues syncing or displaying your balance correctly, please see [Stuck at blockchain sync](#sync).
|
If you are having issues syncing or displaying your balance correctly, please see [Stuck at blockchain sync](#sync).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Connectivity and ports
|
## Connectivity and ports
|
||||||
LBRY operates on a couple of different ports, and if there are conflicts/firewall rules/security settings that prevent them from being utilized, the app/daemon will experience start-up issues. LBRY tries to employ port forwarding through the use of UPnP, which may be disabled on some routers. Either UPnP must be enabled, or you have to manually forward the ports below (3333 TCP and 4444 UDP) in order to fully take advantage of the LBRY network. Only 1 PC on a network can have an open outside port, so if you are running multiple PCs with LBRY, they will need to be configured manually.
|
LBRY operates on a couple of different ports, and if there are conflicts/firewall rules/security settings that prevent them from being utilized, the app/daemon will experience start-up issues. LBRY tries to employ port forwarding through the use of UPnP, which may be disabled on some routers. Either UPnP must be enabled, or you have to manually forward the ports below (3333 TCP and 4444 UDP) in order to fully take advantage of the LBRY network. Only 1 PC on a network can have an open outside port, so if you are running multiple PCs with LBRY, they will need to be configured manually.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
- Port 3333 - LBRY daemon runs and shares data on port 3333 (TCP) by default. Often times, this port can be already in use to due to mining software or other applications/services.
|
- Port 3333 - LBRY daemon runs and shares data on port 3333 (TCP) by default. Often times, this port can be already in use to due to mining software or other applications/services.
|
||||||
- Port 4444 - LBRY daemon utilizes port 4444 to stream and download data from the LBRY network.
|
- Port 4444 - LBRY daemon utilizes port 4444 to stream and download data from the LBRY network.
|
||||||
- Port 50001 - LBRY wallet connections happen over port 50001. LBRY may fail to start if this port is blocked by a firewall or network rules.
|
- Port 50001 - LBRY wallet connections happen over port 50001. LBRY may fail to start if this port is blocked by a firewall or network rules.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### This is my first time running LBRY, and it won't start
|
## This is my first time running LBRY, and it won't start
|
||||||
- If don't see the LBRY app starting up at all on Windows, run LBRY.exe with CMD (command prompt) to further debug the problem. Navigate to the installation path e.g. `C:\Program Files\LBRY` for x64 and `C:\Program Files (x86)\LBRY` for x86, type `LBRY.exe` and hit enter for the app to launch. This will show any errors the app has starting up. The most common issue [is related to incorrect Windows environment variables](https://superuser.com/questions/1178674/wmic-is-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command-operable-program-or/1178758).
|
- If don't see the LBRY app starting up at all on Windows, run LBRY.exe with CMD (command prompt) to further debug the problem. Navigate to the installation path e.g. `C:\Program Files\LBRY` for x64 and `C:\Program Files (x86)\LBRY` for x86, type `LBRY.exe` and hit enter for the app to launch. This will show any errors the app has starting up. The most common issue [is related to incorrect Windows environment variables](https://superuser.com/questions/1178674/wmic-is-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command-operable-program-or/1178758).
|
||||||
- Windows users who have trouble starting up the [SDK manually](https://lbry.com/faq/how-to-run-lbry), you may need to reinstall [Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015](https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=48145)
|
- Windows users who have trouble starting up the [SDK manually](https://lbry.com/faq/how-to-run-lbry), you may need to reinstall [Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015](https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=48145)
|
||||||
- Port 3333 already in use. This issue would reveal itself in the log file. You can see how to change this port [here](/faq/how-to-change-port). If the port is properly forwarding, you are able to successfully see port 3333 open on this [port checker tool](http://www.canyouseeme.org).
|
- Port 3333 already in use. This issue would reveal itself in the log file. You can see how to change this port [here](/faq/how-to-change-port). If the port is properly forwarding, you are able to successfully see port 3333 open on this [port checker tool](http://www.canyouseeme.org).
|
||||||
|
@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ LBRY operates on a couple of different ports, and if there are conflicts/firewal
|
||||||
- On Linux, LBRY may fail to start (home page won't load or missing authentication token in Help) because of missing authentication capability. Please see [GitHub issue](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/issues/386) or a possible workaround below.
|
- On Linux, LBRY may fail to start (home page won't load or missing authentication token in Help) because of missing authentication capability. Please see [GitHub issue](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/issues/386) or a possible workaround below.
|
||||||
- On Mac, LBRY may fail to start if your MacOS version is too old - only 10.12.4 (Sierra) and higher supported.
|
- On Mac, LBRY may fail to start if your MacOS version is too old - only 10.12.4 (Sierra) and higher supported.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### LBRY used to work previously, but now it won't start
|
## LBRY used to work previously, but now it won't start
|
||||||
First and foremost, please ensure you are on the [latest version](/get) of LBRY. Reinstalling the latest version may alleviate some start-up issues. Before installing, either make sure there are no running LBRY/lbrynet processes or simply reboot your computer.
|
First and foremost, please ensure you are on the [latest version](/get) of LBRY. Reinstalling the latest version may alleviate some start-up issues. Before installing, either make sure there are no running LBRY/lbrynet processes or simply reboot your computer.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
- Try clearing your blockchain data and headers in the [lbryum/lbc_mainnet folder](/faq/lbry-directories)
|
- Try clearing your blockchain data and headers in the [lbryum/lbc_mainnet folder](/faq/lbry-directories)
|
||||||
|
@ -36,18 +36,18 @@ First and foremost, please ensure you are on the [latest version](/get) of LBRY.
|
||||||
- On older Linux/Mac installs you may see `Cannot read property 'match' of undefined`. Install the [latest version](/get) to fix this.
|
- On older Linux/Mac installs you may see `Cannot read property 'match' of undefined`. Install the [latest version](/get) to fix this.
|
||||||
- Other typical startup troubleshooting would be to ensure that the LBRY app or the lbrynet process is not already running in the background. If the processes cannot be killed, a restart of your computer may be required.
|
- Other typical startup troubleshooting would be to ensure that the LBRY app or the lbrynet process is not already running in the background. If the processes cannot be killed, a restart of your computer may be required.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Known startup issues and workarounds
|
## Known startup issues and workarounds
|
||||||
#### Stuck at blockchain sync or wallet issues {#sync}
|
### Stuck at blockchain sync or wallet issues {#sync}
|
||||||
If you are stuck on the blockchain sync step or it shows a block count that doesn't decrease, you may need to clear your blockchain headers and/or synced data. To do so, Shut LBRY down completely by closing it from the system tray (check for running LBRY/lbrynet-daemon processes), delete the `headers` and `blockchain.db` files in the [lbryum/lbc_mainnet folder](/faq/lbry-directories) and then start LBRY again.
|
If you are stuck on the blockchain sync step or it shows a block count that doesn't decrease, you may need to clear your blockchain headers and/or synced data. To do so, Shut LBRY down completely by closing it from the system tray (check for running LBRY/lbrynet-daemon processes), delete the `headers` and `blockchain.db` files in the [lbryum/lbc_mainnet folder](/faq/lbry-directories) and then start LBRY again.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Linux auth_token requirements {#auth}
|
### Linux auth_token requirements {#auth}
|
||||||
Currently, LBRY requires an authorization token to be generated using the [keytar](https://github.com/atom/node-keytar) libraries. Please ensure libsecret and keytar are installed. On some distributions, LBRY won't run unless gnome-keyring is also installed/operational. See [GitHub issue](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/issues/386) for more information. If you get a GLIBCXX_3.4.2 error, please see [this issue](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/issues/423#issuecomment-327519486).
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Currently, LBRY requires an authorization token to be generated using the [keytar](https://github.com/atom/node-keytar) libraries. Please ensure libsecret and keytar are installed. On some distributions, LBRY won't run unless gnome-keyring is also installed/operational. See [GitHub issue](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/issues/386) for more information. If you get a GLIBCXX_3.4.2 error, please see [this issue](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/issues/423#issuecomment-327519486).
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#### SDK could not start because port is in use (IPV6 / debian)
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### SDK could not start because port is in use (IPV6 / debian)
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If the newly installed or re-installed LBRY has the start up issue with daemon being in use, check the .local/share/lbry/lbrynet folder for `daemon_settings.yml` file.
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If the newly installed or re-installed LBRY has the start up issue with daemon being in use, check the .local/share/lbry/lbrynet folder for `daemon_settings.yml` file.
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If the file doesn't exist, create one and settings inside should be:
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If the file doesn't exist, create one and settings inside should be:
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api: 127.0.0.1:5279
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api: 127.0.0.1:5279
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streaming_server: 127.0.0.1:5280
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streaming_server: 127.0.0.1:5280
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Alternatively, you can start the sdk with `lbrynet start --api=127.0.0.1:5279`
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Alternatively, you can start the sdk with `lbrynet start --api=127.0.0.1:5279 --streaming-server=127.0.0.1:5280`
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category: troubleshooting
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category: troubleshooting
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---
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### Live Help
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### Live help
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For live help, you can join [our chat](https://chat.lbry.com) and post in the #help channel. Please share a detailed message with the issue you are experiencing. LBRY log files are a good source of information for us; you can learn how to [find them here](/faq/how-to-find-lbry-log-file).
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For live help, you can join [our chat](https://chat.lbry.com) and post in the #help channel. Please share a detailed message with the issue you are experiencing. LBRY log files are a good source of information for us; you can learn how to [find them here](/faq/how-to-find-lbry-log-file).
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## Help via Email
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## Help via email
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You can also [email LBRY](mailto:help@lbry.com) with questions or issues. LBRY log files will help us better understand the issue you are experiencing, you can learn how to [find them here](/faq/how-to-find-lbry-log-file) and attach with your email.
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You can also [email LBRY](mailto:help@lbry.com) with questions or issues. LBRY log files will help us better understand the issue you are experiencing, you can learn how to [find them here](/faq/how-to-find-lbry-log-file) and attach with your email.
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### Reporting Issues
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## Reporting issues
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||||||
To report an issue, you can do one of the following:
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To report an issue, you can do one of the following:
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order: 2
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order: 2
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---
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## LBRY Discord Tipbot Information
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## LBRY Discord tipbot information
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Tips, in LBRY Credits (LBC), are an integral part of our community because they allow us to reward members for their contributions - whether that's for sharing something insightful, providing feedback, completing bounties, testing our various apps or helping promote LBRY's vision and technology. You can earn them, share, or transfer them via simple commands on the Discord server by interacting with the tipbot.
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Tips, in LBRY Credits (LBC), are an integral part of our community because they allow us to reward members for their contributions - whether that's for sharing something insightful, providing feedback, completing bounties, testing our various apps or helping promote LBRY's vision and technology. You can earn them, share, or transfer them via simple commands on the Discord server by interacting with the tipbot.
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It is important to note that the LBC stored as a result of a tip is tied to your Discord account username and are stored on LBRY's wallet server. **This will not sync with your app wallet.** It is your responsibility to withdraw the tips to your LBRY app or to another third-party wallet like [Coinomi](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coinomi.wallet). If you plan on storing LBC on the Discord server, it is a good idea to enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on your account. LBRY takes no responsibility for lost funds due to negligence.
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It is important to note that the LBC stored as a result of a tip is tied to your Discord account username and are stored on LBRY's wallet server. **This will not sync with your app/lbry.tv wallet.** It is your responsibility to withdraw the tips to your own wallet or to another third-party wallet like [Coinomi](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coinomi.wallet). If you plan on storing LBC on the Discord server, it is a good idea to enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on your account. LBRY takes no responsibility for lost funds due to negligence.
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Use the following commands to make amazing things happen. We recommend running them in the `#bot-sandbox` channel, unless you are tipping someone!
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Use the following commands to make amazing things happen. We recommend running them in the `#bot-sandbox` channel, unless you are tipping someone!
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||||||
**Example:** `!tip deposit`
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**Example:** `!tip deposit`
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||||||
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|
||||||
### Withdraw
|
### Withdraw
|
||||||
Use this to withdraw a chosen amount from your LBC Discord wallet to another LBC wallet such as the wallet in your LBRY app, Coinomi or to an LBC wallet on an exchange.
|
Use this to withdraw a chosen amount from your LBC Discord wallet to another LBC wallet such as the wallet in LBRY, Coinomi or to an LBC wallet on an exchange.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
- **Arguments:** `!tip withdraw <address> <amount>`
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- **Arguments:** `!tip withdraw <address> <amount>`
|
||||||
- **Example:** `!tip withdraw bQ8N2xbbityGNyiijaUtZVHkN3KZys2ci 10`
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- **Example:** `!tip withdraw bQ8N2xbbityGNyiijaUtZVHkN3KZys2ci 10`
|
||||||
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@ -4,15 +4,16 @@ category: bots
|
||||||
order: 3
|
order: 3
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## LBRY Reddit Tipbot Information
|
## LBRY Reddit tipbot information
|
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|
|
||||||
Tips, in LBRY Credits (LBC), are an integral part of our community because they allow us to reward members for their contributions - whether that's for sharing something insightful, providing feedback, completing bounties, testing our various apps or helping promote LBRY's vision and technology. You can earn them, share, or transfer them via simple [commands on Reddit](https://np.reddit.com/r/lbry/wiki/tipbot).
|
Tips, in LBRY Credits (LBC), are an integral part of our community because they allow us to reward members for their contributions - whether that's for sharing something insightful, providing feedback, completing bounties, testing our various apps or helping promote LBRY's vision and technology. You can earn them, share, or transfer them via simple [commands on Reddit](https://np.reddit.com/r/lbry/wiki/tipbot).
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
It is important to note that the LBC stored as a result of a tip is tied to your Reddit account and are stored on LBRY's wallet server. It is your responsibility to withdraw the tips to your LBRY App or other wallet like Coinomi. If you plan on storing LBC on Reddit, it is a good idea to enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on your account. LBRY takes no responsibility for lost funds due to negligence.
|
It is important to note that the LBC stored as a result of a tip is tied to your Reddit account and are stored on LBRY's wallet server. It is your responsibility to withdraw the tips to your LBRY app / [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) or other wallet like Coinomi. If you plan on storing LBC on Reddit, it is a good idea to enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on your account. LBRY takes no responsibility for lost funds due to negligence.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Use the following commands to make amazing things happen.
|
Use the following commands to make amazing things happen.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
## Available commands
|
||||||
### Balance
|
### Balance
|
||||||
Displays the balance of your Reddit LBRY wallet. Performed via Reddit messaging.
|
Displays the balance of your Reddit LBRY wallet. Performed via Reddit messaging.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -4,13 +4,13 @@ category: bots
|
||||||
order: 4
|
order: 4
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## LBRY Twitter Tipbot Information
|
## LBRY Twitter tipbot information
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Tips, in LBRY Credits (LBC), are an integral part of our community because they allow us to reward members for their contributions - whether that's for sharing something insightful, providing feedback, testing our various apps or helping promote LBRY's vision and technology. You can earn them, share, or transfer them via simple Tweets which include tagging the tipbot Twitter account + command. Check out [this thread as an example](https://twitter.com/TomZarebczan/status/1015244426841677826).
|
Tips, in LBRY Credits (LBC), are an integral part of our community because they allow us to reward members for their contributions - whether that's for sharing something insightful, providing feedback, testing our various apps or helping promote LBRY's vision and technology. You can earn them, share, or transfer them via simple Tweets which include tagging the tipbot Twitter account + command. Check out [this thread as an example](https://twitter.com/TomZarebczan/status/1015244426841677826).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
It is important to note that the LBC stored as a result of a tip is tied to your Twitter account username and are stored on LBRY's wallet server. It is your responsibility to withdraw the tips to your LBRY App or [a standalone wallet](/faq/standalone-wallet). If you plan on storing LBC on Twitter, it is a good idea to enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on your account. LBRY takes no responsibility for lost funds due to negligence.
|
It is important to note that the LBC stored as a result of a tip is tied to your Twitter account username and are stored on LBRY's wallet server. It is your responsibility to withdraw the tips to your LBRY App / [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) or [a standalone wallet](/faq/standalone-wallet). If you plan on storing LBC on Twitter, it is a good idea to enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on your account. LBRY takes no responsibility for lost funds due to negligence.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Use the following commands to make amazing things happen. You may need to first follow the [@LBC_TipBot](https://twitter.com/LBC_TipBot) account. We recommend creating a new Tweet and starting out with tagging the [@LBC_TipBot](https://twitter.com/LBC_TipBot), followed by the desired command. If the tipbot account is already tagged in a thread, only command is required. Note: Make sure you keep your commands on one line. If they are on multiple lines, the command will not work.
|
Use the following commands to make amazing things happen. You may need to first follow the [@LBC_TipBot](https://twitter.com/LBC_TipBot) account. We recommend creating a new Tweet and starting out with tagging the [@LBC_TipBot](https://twitter.com/LBC_TipBot), followed by the desired command. If the tipbot account is already tagged in a thread, only command is required. Note: Make sure you keep your commands on one line. If they are on multiple lines, the command will not work.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ Use the following commands to make amazing things happen. You may need to first
|
||||||
- Your balance may take a few minutes to update.
|
- Your balance may take a few minutes to update.
|
||||||
- If the tipbot is not replying, try following it first.
|
- If the tipbot is not replying, try following it first.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
## Available commands
|
||||||
### Help
|
### Help
|
||||||
This displays a list of tip commands and how to use them.
|
This displays a list of tip commands and how to use them.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -7,18 +7,18 @@ LBRY allows you to tip and support your favorite creators.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
These credits are automatically stored as associated with the content owners' claim, which helps the claim perform better in search results, top, and [trending calculations](https://lbry.com/faq/trending). It also helps secure the winning [vanity name claims](/faq/naming).
|
These credits are automatically stored as associated with the content owners' claim, which helps the claim perform better in search results, top, and [trending calculations](https://lbry.com/faq/trending). It also helps secure the winning [vanity name claims](/faq/naming).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
The Desktop application also has a experimental setting for supporting claims without tipping. By default, creators will also see the Support button on their own content. When supporting other content, you help the publisher [boost their discoverability](https://lbry.com/faq/trending) and secure their [vanity claim names](/faq/naming), but you can redeem your deposit at anytime. [Learn more below](#supports)
|
LBRY Desktop and lbry.tv also have a experimental setting for supporting claims without tipping (you keep the deposit). By default, creators will also see the Support button on their own content. When supporting other content, you help the publisher [boost their discoverability](https://lbry.com/faq/trending) and secure their [vanity claim names](/faq/naming), but you can redeem your deposit at anytime. [Learn more below](#supports)
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I send a tip?
|
## How do I send a tip?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Sending tips via the LBRY app is easy. Simply go to the page of the content you want to support and click "Send a tip".
|
Sending tips via LBRY is easy. Simply go to the page of the content you want to support and click "Tip".
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Next, you'll be prompted for the tip amount in LBRY Credits (LBC). Once you enter a value, click "Send". Mahalo!
|
Next, you'll be prompted for the tip amount in LBRY Credits (LBC). Once you enter a value, click "Send". Mahalo!
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
**Note: This amount will show up in your transaction list and will be deducted from your balance.**
|
**Note: This amount will show up in your transaction list and will be deducted from your balance.**
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I redeem my tips?
|
## How do I redeem my tips?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
When you receive a tip, the credits will come into your wallet, and you can see them in your Transaction History. However, since the credits come in as supporting a claim, they will not show in your available balance.
|
When you receive a tip, the credits will come into your wallet, and you can see them in your Transaction History. However, since the credits come in as supporting a claim, they will not show in your available balance.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Unlock tip: 
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Confirmation box: 
|
Confirmation box: 
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How do I send a support? {#supports}
|
## How do I send a support? {#supports}
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Publishers will see the Support button on their own content. To support other content, enable this option on the Settings page (Experimental Options) of the LBRY Desktop app. Then navigate to a page you want to help and click the support button.
|
Publishers will see the Support button on their own content. To support other content, enable this option on the Settings page (Experimental Options) of the LBRY Desktop app. Then navigate to a page you want to help and click the support button.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -3,10 +3,12 @@ title: What types of LBRY transactions are there?
|
||||||
category: wallet
|
category: wallet
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
There are a number of transaction types which take place on the LBRY blockchain. LBRY displays these transactions in the **Overview** and **History** tabs on the Wallet page.
|
There are a number of transaction types which take place on the LBRY blockchain. LBRY displays these transactions on the Wallet page.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Many transaction types also have details associated with them such as the claim/channel name or if they came from an LBRY Reward. You can also see additional details by clicking the transaction ID and accessing them in the [LBRY block explorer](https://explorer.lbry.com).
|
Many transaction types also have details associated with them such as the claim/channel name or if they came from an LBRY Reward. You can also see additional details by clicking the transaction ID and accessing them in the [LBRY block explorer](https://explorer.lbry.com).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
## Transaction types
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
| Type | Details |
|
| Type | Details |
|
||||||
--- | ---
|
--- | ---
|
||||||
| **Spends** | LBC is sent to another address or used to purchase content.<br/>Also, revoked content/claimed tips show as Spends.
|
| **Spends** | LBC is sent to another address or used to purchase content.<br/>Also, revoked content/claimed tips show as Spends.
|
||||||
|
@ -22,10 +24,10 @@ Many transaction types also have details associated with them such as the claim/
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<sup>2</sup> Amount shown does not reflect balance taken out of wallet - the update process uses the original bid amount, and the resulting transaction may result in a positive or negative balance to your wallet based on the updated bid amount.
|
<sup>2</sup> Amount shown does not reflect balance taken out of wallet - the update process uses the original bid amount, and the resulting transaction may result in a positive or negative balance to your wallet based on the updated bid amount.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### Additional Actions
|
## Additional Actions
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Certain transactions allow you to take additional actions directly from the transaction screen, such as claiming an incoming tip via the unlock button and revoking a claim via the trash button. Once the action is taken, the action icon will disappear, and the resulting transaction will appear in your history.
|
Certain transactions allow you to take additional actions directly from the transaction screen, such as claiming an incoming tip via the unlock button and revoking a claim via the trash button. Once the action is taken, the action icon will disappear, and the resulting transaction will appear in your history.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### What About Purchases?
|
## What About Purchases?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Content purchases and incoming content payments are not currently available but are planned for a future release. Currently these show as spends.
|
Content purchases and incoming content payments are not currently available but are planned for a future release. Currently these show as spends.
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -1,20 +1,20 @@
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
title: Discovery and Trending on LBRY
|
title: Discovery and trending on LBRY
|
||||||
category: getstarted
|
category: getstarted
|
||||||
order: 2
|
order: 2
|
||||||
---
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
# How Do Trending, Top, and Discovery Work on LBRY?
|
## How do trending, top, and discovery work on LBRY?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
As of the [LBRY Erikson Release](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/releases/tag/v0.34.0), the LBRY desktop app and web app support dynamic trending and top views based on your interests and the channels you follow. This article explains how these features work. **Please note: Your list of followed tags does not currently sync between devices and may be lost if cache/data is cleared.**
|
As of the [LBRY Erikson Release](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/releases/tag/v0.34.0), the LBRY desktop app and web app support dynamic trending and top views based on your interests and the channels you follow. This article explains how these features work. **Please note: Your list of followed tags does not currently sync between devices and may be lost if cache/data is cleared.**
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How Do I Use It?
|
## How do I use it?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
At the top of your Home area, you can toggle between Trending, Top, and New for either your interests (tags you follow), your channels, or the whole LBRY network. When Top is selected, you can also choose the relevant time frame. You can also browse these same options for specific tags by clicking on the tag name anywhere on the screen or by searching for one.
|
At the top of your Home area, you can toggle between Trending, Top, and New for either your interests (tags you follow), your channels, or the whole LBRY network. When Top is selected, you can also choose the relevant time frame. You can also browse these same options for specific tags by clicking on the tag name anywhere on the screen or by searching for one.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How Do These Views Work?
|
## How do these views work?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
| View | What It Shows |
|
| View | What It Shows |
|
||||||
| --- | --- |
|
| --- | --- |
|
||||||
|
@ -24,16 +24,16 @@ At the top of your Home area, you can toggle between Trending, Top, and New for
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
All of these views work the same whether you are viewing tags you follow, a single tag, channels you follow, or the whole LBRY network. Each of these views respects your Mature content setting and more options will be provided in a future release to filter out certain channels and tags.
|
All of these views work the same whether you are viewing tags you follow, a single tag, channels you follow, or the whole LBRY network. Each of these views respects your Mature content setting and more options will be provided in a future release to filter out certain channels and tags.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How Do I Customize These Views For My Interests?
|
## How do I customize these views for my interests?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Customizing Tags
|
### Customizing tags
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
To customize the tags you follow, click "Customize" from your home screen and select content areas that interest you. You can search for tags that have been used and follow those that interest you. You can even type in a tag that has never been used before, and follow it in case someone publishes content with that tag in the future.
|
To customize the tags you follow, click "Customize" from your home screen and select content areas that interest you. You can search for tags that have been used and follow those that interest you. You can even type in a tag that has never been used before, and follow it in case someone publishes content with that tag in the future.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Customizing Channels
|
### Customizing channels
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
There are two ways to follow channels:
|
There are two ways to follow channels:
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -45,17 +45,17 @@ There are two ways to follow channels:
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
#### Exploring Tags
|
### Exploring tags
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
You can also explore each individual tag by clicking on it from anywhere on the screen or using the search function. Once you are on a tag page, you can click the follow button to add it to your customized list of tags.
|
You can also explore each individual tag by clicking on it from anywhere on the screen or using the search function. Once you are on a tag page, you can click the follow button to add it to your customized list of tags.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||

|

|
||||||
|
|
||||||
### How does content make it into Top or Trending?
|
## How does content make it into top or trending?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Top content is based on calculations around the total LBC value of content, which is accumulated through the claim bid amount plus any community [tipping and supports](https://lbry.com/faq/tipping). Trending is similar, but does not take into account any initial bids, and is based on tip/support changes over time. The Top category is normally instant - the highest ranked LBC content will appear at the top when published in the time periods specified. Trending takes some time to update (about 1 day) and it ranked against how all other content on LBRY also trended up or down.
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Top content is based on calculations around the total LBC value of content, which is accumulated through the claim bid amount plus any community [tipping and supports](https://lbry.com/faq/tipping). Trending is similar, but does not take into account any initial bids, and is based on tip/support changes over time. The Top category is normally instant - the highest ranked LBC content will appear at the top when published in the time periods specified. Trending takes some time to update (about 1 day) and it ranked against how all other content on LBRY also trended up or down.
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### How Is This Different From YouTube?
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## How is this different from YouTube?
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YouTube uses obscured, secret algorithms that are designed to be biased in favor of the mainstream media and other creators they prefer, rather than being neutral to all content ([See Veritasium's take on this](https://lbry.tv/@veritasium:f/my-video-went-viral-here-s-why:e)).
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YouTube uses obscured, secret algorithms that are designed to be biased in favor of the mainstream media and other creators they prefer, rather than being neutral to all content ([See Veritasium's take on this](https://lbry.tv/@veritasium:f/my-video-went-viral-here-s-why:e)).
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LBRY apps and lbry.tv rely on blockchain technology and the LBRY Credits (LBC) cryptocurrency in order to participate in the network. These LBC are stored in a wallet (data file on your PC) which is generated with each user's LBRY installation. Wallets contain your funds, channel data, and claims (any uploads). It is important to understand that the wallet is not stored on any LBRY servers and as such, users are responsible for its safeguarding through encryption and making sure [a backup (copy of the wallet file)](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) is available in the event that it is lost or corrupted.
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LBRY apps and [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) rely on blockchain technology and the LBRY Credits (LBC) cryptocurrency in order to participate in the network. These LBC are stored in a wallet (data file on your PC) which is generated with each user's LBRY installation. Wallets contain your funds, channel data, and claims (any uploads). It is important to understand that the wallet is not stored on any LBRY servers and as such, users are responsible for its safeguarding through encryption and making sure [a backup (copy of the wallet file)](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) is available in the event that it is lost or corrupted.
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Do you have to understand any of this to use and enjoy LBRY? No. Does it still matter to users? Yes!
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Do you have to understand any of this to use and enjoy LBRY? No. Does it still matter to users? Yes!
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## Why Build A Protocol?
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## Why build a protocol?
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Building [protocols, not platforms](/news/blockchain-is-love-blockchain-is-life), is the best way to secure a free, open internet. Almost every tech giant today is a centralized service that sells users' personal information and attention to advertisers. They spend a lot of money chasing their product (your personal information and time/attention), but at the end of the day, users (you) offer it up for free in exchange for access to the platform.
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Building [protocols, not platforms](/news/blockchain-is-love-blockchain-is-life), is the best way to secure a free, open internet. Almost every tech giant today is a centralized service that sells users' personal information and attention to advertisers. They spend a lot of money chasing their product (your personal information and time/attention), but at the end of the day, users (you) offer it up for free in exchange for access to the platform.
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We think users should own their content (and their privacy) instead of handing it over to a corporate giant and their advertising buddies. If you think we're paranoid, there are dozens of examples of [companies abusing users](/news/why-do-tech-giants-abuse-their-users) and acting against their interests. It's not paranoia if they're actually out to get you.
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We think users should own their content (and their privacy) instead of handing it over to a corporate giant and their advertising buddies. If you think we're paranoid, there are dozens of examples of [companies abusing users](/news/why-do-tech-giants-abuse-their-users) and acting against their interests. It's not paranoia if they're actually out to get you.
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## Community Driven and Open Source
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## Community driven and open source
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Everything built to power LBRY is open source and designed to be controlled by the public at large. Hundreds of developers have contributed to the core code bases that power LBRY and thousands of other community members have helped in other ways: recruiting creators, performing translations, making graphics, and so much more.
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Everything built to power LBRY is open source and designed to be controlled by the public at large. Hundreds of developers have contributed to the core code bases that power LBRY and thousands of other community members have helped in other ways: recruiting creators, performing translations, making graphics, and so much more.
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While there is a company behind LBRY called _LBRY Inc._, we attempt to tie our own hands as much as possible so we cannot ever become an evil faceless megacorp. By making everything open-source and standardized, anyone in the world can walk away from LBRY with everything intact (or make a new, better version).
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While there is a company behind LBRY called _LBRY Inc._, we attempt to tie our own hands as much as possible so we cannot ever become an evil faceless megacorp. By making everything open-source and standardized, anyone in the world can walk away from LBRY with everything intact (or make a new, better version).
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## How and Why LBRY Uses Blockchain
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## How and why LBRY uses blockchain
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Blockchain technology like Bitcoin and LBRY enables people to create databases that no single entity controls.
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Blockchain technology like Bitcoin and LBRY enables people to create databases that no single entity controls.
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For the same reasons that nobody can prevent a Bitcoin transaction from taking place, nobody can prevent a transaction (like a publication or a tip) from appearing on the LBRY blockchain. Other sites exist that share their content from a peer-to-peer data network. However, the index of available content is still centralized and can be easily censored.
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For the same reasons that nobody can prevent a Bitcoin transaction from taking place, nobody can prevent a transaction (like a publication or a tip) from appearing on the LBRY blockchain. Other sites exist that share their content from a peer-to-peer data network. However, the index of available content is still centralized and can be easily censored.
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## This Is Amazing, Take My Money
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## This is amazing, take my money
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We have bad news for you, you can use LBRY for free.
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We have bad news for you, you can use LBRY for free.
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[Download the LBRY app](/get?auto=1) for free and experience content freedom. Then [let us know what you think](https://chat.lbry.com)!.
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[Download the LBRY app](/get?auto=1) or visit [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) for free and experience content freedom. Then [let us know what you think](https://chat.lbry.com)!.
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By agreeing to sync your content to the LBRY network, you agree to the terms specified in the below document. You must agree to these terms to make your content available on LBRY and receive LBRY Credits. A human-friendly summary appears lower down, *but the actual agreement you are making is specified in the below document*.
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By agreeing to sync your content to the LBRY network, you agree to the terms specified in the below document. You must agree to these terms to make your content available on LBRY and receive LBRY Credits. A human-friendly summary appears lower down, *but the actual agreement you are making is specified in the below document*.
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## The Terms
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## The terms
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Visit our [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS0H7gnSg7Zlx5JO_JkyJh3EP5qq8esTr1Y1Wi8R2eYGDfr1QEmS8SaEpGGCIcjW-mbj7LJ_RxmX_Am/pub) for more information.
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Visit our [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS0H7gnSg7Zlx5JO_JkyJh3EP5qq8esTr1Y1Wi8R2eYGDfr1QEmS8SaEpGGCIcjW-mbj7LJ_RxmX_Am/pub) for more information.
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## Human-Friendly Highlights
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## Human-friendly highlights
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### 1. Term Period
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### 1. Term Period
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This Agreement lasts twelve (12) months from the date that the Content is uploaded to your Channel on LBRY. After that time, your content will continue to be on the LBRY Network under the terms of this agreement for successive 6-month periods; if you decide to revoke your content, it will be taken down within 30 days of LBRY receiving notice from you.
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This Agreement lasts twelve (12) months from the date that the Content is uploaded to your Channel on LBRY. After that time, your content will continue to be on the LBRY Network under the terms of this agreement for successive 6-month periods; if you decide to revoke your content, it will be taken down within 30 days of LBRY receiving notice from you.
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### 2. Receiving LBRY Credits
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### 2. Receiving LBRY Credits (LBC)
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Receiving LBRY Credits is considered taxable income in the United States, and may be considered taxable income in your country. If you are a citizen of the United States* and receive over $600 worth of LBC, you will also have to complete tax related documentation. We will contact you if you are over this threshold.
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Receiving LBRY Credits is considered taxable income in the United States, and may be considered taxable income in your country. If you are a citizen of the United States* and receive over $600 worth of LBC, you will also have to complete tax related documentation. We will contact you if you are over this threshold.
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### 3. Promotional Rights
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### 3. Promotional rights
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LBRY, Inc. has the right to promote your content and its availability on the LBRY network, and to use the name/likeness/voice of your content in its mailing lists, on its website, on the network itself, and through advertising by any and all means.
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LBRY, Inc. has the right to promote your content and its availability on the LBRY network, and to use the name/likeness/voice of your content in its mailing lists, on its website, on the network itself, and through advertising by any and all means.
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### 4. Content Security
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### 4. Content security
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LBRY, Inc. makes no promises as to the availability or security of your content. While blockchain entries can expire and may no longer be accessed in our clients, we make no promises or guarantees that we can fully remove your content from the network, nor that we will keep your content secure.
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LBRY, Inc. makes no promises as to the availability or security of your content. While blockchain entries can expire and may no longer be accessed in our clients, we make no promises or guarantees that we can fully remove your content from the network, nor that we will keep your content secure.
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To sync your existing YouTube channel to LBRY and learn more about the program, use [lbry.com/youtube](/youtube).
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To sync your existing YouTube channel to LBRY and learn more about the program, use [lbry.com/youtube](/youtube).
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## What are the Steps?
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## What are the steps?
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There are three main steps to this program:
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Note that as soon as you enroll, you are eligible to receive LBRY Credits based on the terms of our program. The current rewards for participating can be seen on the [program page](/youtube). The exact agreement you make when you enroll can be seen [here](/faq/youtube-terms).
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Note that as soon as you enroll, you are eligible to receive LBRY Credits based on the terms of our program. The current rewards for participating can be seen on the [program page](/youtube). The exact agreement you make when you enroll can be seen [here](/faq/youtube-terms).
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### Claiming Rewards {#reward}
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### Claiming rewards {#reward}
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As soon as you've enrolled, you can claim your rewards.
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As soon as you've enrolled, you can claim your rewards.
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1. Visit lbry.tv or download the LBRY App from [lbry.com](https://lbry.com/get).
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1. Visit [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv) or download the LBRY Desktop app from [lbry.com](https://lbry.com/get).
|
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2. Sign in with the email that matches the address on your [YouTube status page](/youtube/status). You can change your email on this page if you want to sign in with a different email.
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2. Sign in with the email that matches the address on your [YouTube status page](/youtube/status). You can change your email on this page if you want to sign in with a different email.
|
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3. Navigate to the _Rewards_ section of the app by clicking your balance in the top right.
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3. Navigate to the _Rewards_ section of the app by clicking your balance in the top right.
|
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4. Scroll to the "YouTube Reward" tile and click Get XXXX LBC to receive the appropriate amount of credits.
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4. Scroll to the "YouTube Reward" tile and click Get XXXX LBC to receive the appropriate amount of credits.
|
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Some YouTube accounts may be flagged for manual review after sync. If this happens, please check back in 1-2 business days.
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Some YouTube accounts may be flagged for manual review after sync. If this happens, please check back in 1-2 business days.
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### Wallet Transfer {#transfer}
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### Wallet transfer {#transfer}
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Your _wallet_ is a special file that contains the secret keys (like a password) to your account.
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Your _wallet_ is a special file that contains the secret keys (like a password) to your account.
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|
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Once the channel and content is transferred, you'll be able to publish, comment, and edit existing content inside the LBRY app.
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Once the channel and content is transferred, you'll be able to publish, comment, and edit existing content inside the LBRY app.
|
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|
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If you are signing into the LBRY app for the first time, you'll be presented with an option to claim your channel. If the channel is still queued, you'll be able to claim it from the Channels page (right hand side above Publishes) after its synced. Existing app users can also claim their channels via the Channels page. If you created any channels or published content locally before initiating this step, see the [cleanup section](#cleanup).
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If you are signing into the LBRY for the first time, you'll be presented with an option to claim your channel. If the channel is still queued, you'll be able to claim it from the Channels page (right hand side above Publishes) after its synced. Existing app users can also claim their channels via the Channels page. If you created any channels or published content locally before initiating this step, see the [cleanup section](#cleanup).
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|
||||||
**Note that if you choose not turn on wallet sync during your sign up process, that it is vital that you have a [backup of your wallet](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) after the transfer process is initiated.**
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**Note that if you choose not turn on wallet sync during your sign up process, that it is vital that you have a [backup of your wallet](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet) after the transfer process is initiated.**
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|
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### What's the exact difference between Enrolling and Transfer? {#enroll-vs-transfer}
|
### What's the exact difference between enrolling and transfer? {#enroll-vs-transfer}
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
When you _enroll_, it means the content has been mirrored to LBRY and available on the network for anyone to view. You will get an email once this begins and once this is completed. The _transfer_ process is the final step that gives you actual and permanent control over your account (though LBRY will continue publishing content uploaded to YouTube directly to your account after transfer, retaining a permission to do this and only this).
|
When you _enroll_, it means the content has been mirrored to LBRY and available on the network for anyone to view. You will get an email once this begins and once this is completed. The _transfer_ process is the final step that gives you actual and permanent control over your account (though LBRY will continue publishing content uploaded to YouTube directly to your account after transfer, retaining a permission to do this and only this).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Feature | Enroll | Transfer |
|
Feature | Enroll | Transfer |
|
||||||
:------------ | :-------------| :-------------|
|
:------------ | :-------------| :-------------|
|
||||||
Your Youtube publishes will be synced | yes | yes |
|
Your YouTube publishes will be synced | yes | yes |
|
||||||
You can claim LBC rewards | yes | yes |
|
You can claim LBC rewards | yes | yes |
|
||||||
You can use the app to publish to the channel and your content shows in the app | no | yes |
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You can use the app to publish to the channel and your content shows in the app | no | yes |
|
||||||
You can receive LBC from tips and content payments | no | yes |
|
You can receive LBC from tips and content payments | no | yes |
|
||||||
You are responsible for keeping your wallet safe | no | maybe\* |
|
You are responsible for keeping your wallet safe | no | maybe\* |
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
\*Yes if you do not turn on wallet sync.
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\*Yes if you do not turn on wallet sync in Settings on Desktop. Sync is on by default for lbry.tv.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Limitations {#limits}
|
## Limitations {#limits}
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ Your most recent 1,000 videos that are 2GB or smaller in size will be synced to
|
||||||
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|
||||||
Private or unlisted videos will not be published, but everything else will.
|
Private or unlisted videos will not be published, but everything else will.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## What happens if I created a channel and/or published on my LBRY app before transfer? {#cleanup}
|
## What happens if I created a channel and/or published to LBRY before transfer? {#cleanup}
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
If you created a channel with the same name as your YouTube channel, it is recommended you delete your locally created channel, which can be done before or after the channel transfer process. If you published any content locally, you can edit the content and use your newly transferred channel to include it, or you can simply delete the locally published content as well. Unless you plan to experiment with a different channel name in the meantime, please be patient until the channel is tranferred to you.
|
If you created a channel with the same name as your YouTube channel, it is recommended you delete your locally created channel, which can be done before or after the channel transfer process. If you published any content locally, you can edit the content and use your newly transferred channel to include it, or you can simply delete the locally published content as well. Unless you plan to experiment with a different channel name in the meantime, please be patient until the channel is tranferred to you.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ You can do the same for any content you published locally. The other option is t
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Why can't I sync my channel?
|
## Why can't I sync my channel?
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Not all channels may qualify for the program, but users can always [upload the content themselves](https://lbry.com/faq/how-to-publish) through a LBRY app instead. Eligibility is based on a careful determined criteria to keep spam and abuse out, but everyone else is intended to be eligible. If you were rejected and think this was an error, please [contact us](mailto:hello@lbry.com).
|
Not all channels may qualify for the program, but users can always [upload the content themselves](https://lbry.com/faq/how-to-publish) instead. Eligibility is based on a careful determined criteria to keep spam and abuse out, but everyone else is intended to be eligible. If you were rejected and think this was an error, please [contact us](mailto:hello@lbry.com).
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
## Help me
|
## Help me
|
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|
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