Livepeer proves popular at buzzy, busy NFTBerlin
Everyone expected NFTBerlin 2022 to be a buzzy, busy affair, and it certainly didn’t disappoint.
“The vibe of a proper web3 gathering!” was the verdict of a tired but very happy Livepeer core team, on hand throughout the two-day hackathon that acted as the finale to a week of NFT-focused events in a capital famed across the world for its innovative arts scene.
A total of $6,000 worth of Livepeer hackathon prizes were at stake for projects that used Livepeer to create cutting-edge social, gaming, or creator applications. And, with 40% of all projects competing in the hackathon using Livepeer for their build (6 out of 16), core team members were kept on their toes offering support and advice to the teams.
This learning and sharing approach aligned closely with the underlying ethos of the hackathon, held May 27–28th in partnership with Encode Club, a web3 education community. Event organizers explained, “We believe NFTs will play a major role in deconstructing the current status quo of centralized ownership, and want to explore the potential of the technology through intensive cooperation and learning.”
The hackathon took place in the closing days of NFTBerlin, a week of NFT-focused events held (aptly) in the city’s former mint that featured wide-ranging discussions, real-time collaboration, and an open exchange of ideas. Attendees could also take in talks from international guest speakers and exclusive art exhibitions.
As an “Epic” sponsor, Livepeer was front-and-center throughout. Core team developer Yahya led a well-received workshop showcasing Livepeer’s NFT minting SDK and IPFS integration, while the booth welcomed a steady flow of visitors who chatted and shared ideas for building with Livepeer’s open, cost-effective video infrastructure.
Everything lead to an intense weekend of hacking and three deserving winners sharing the Livepeer prize pool:
- First Place: B Square, a learn2earn platform aimed at helping to onboard web2 builders to the world of web3.
- Second Place: Metastream, a bidirectional Livepeer-powered streaming platform that allows content to be shared both within and outside the metaverse.
- Third Place: Videoracle, a verification protocol that enables users to earn rewards for helping to improve product, services, and community.
Congratulations to the teams behind these great projects, and to everyone who took part! Join the Livepeer community on Discord and on the developer-focused Twitter 🤝
