Theta Edge Node released

Introducing the Theta Edge Node (beta) — the latest evolution of the Theta Edge Cacher. The Edge Node allows you to relay video streams over the Theta Network and earn TFUEL, providing support to THETA.tv and other upcoming video platforms using the Theta Network. With the latest update, you can now also broadcast your own video streams and have them distributed over the Theta Edge Network! This allows you to stream entirely peer-to-peer without any centralized CDN involved.

When the Edge Node app starts up, if you are a brand new user you’ll be asked to enter your Theta wallet address:

Once you’re set up, you’ll see the Edge Node dashboard:

If you just want to relay other users’ video streams and earn TFUEL, then you’re all set! The “Edge Cacher” section shows your current relaying Status and your Balance (earnings to date). In this beta version of the Edge Node, earnings are distributed at the end of each month. In the production version of the app, earnings will be distributed to your Theta address in real-time.

It is normal to take a few seconds for the stream to load; since this is purely peer-to-peer streaming, it takes some time for a peer to connect and buffer the stream.

We’re excited for the next phase of the Theta decentralized streaming network, and there’s more to come ahead of Theta Mainnet 2.0 launch in May! Our team appreciates the community’s continued support and help testing the Theta protocol, and if you have any feedback/questions on the Edge Node or otherwise, please contact us at support@thetatoken.org.

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