Theta Network — October Roundup
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2 min readNov 6, 2018
October Highlights
- Theta launches a third testnet channel, with the Korean business news network MBN! If you are located in Korea (or can VPN in), check out the live stream here:
- Theta introduces new development tools for video platform integration, including a packaged Javascript client library for integration into existing video players
- Theta CEO Mitch Liu spoke at the World Knowledge Forum, presenting his keynote “ Blockchain for Media & Entertainment and the Potential Industry Disruption”. Video of his speech coming soon!
- Head of Strategy Wes Levitt joined the NAB Streaming Summit panel “Blockchain + Media Industry: New Business Models and New Challenges” with Sim Blaustein of BDMI and James Baggett of StreamSpace, moderated by Michael Fay of Akamai. Video coming soon here as well!
Theta in the Press
Video Content
- A video history of Samsung VR and their work with the Theta Network:
- Great discussion of gaming + blockchain at New York Media Festival with Wes from Theta, William Quiqley from WAX, and Stu Levy from Tokyo Pop! Thanks to WAX team for the recording:
By the Numbers
Theta Token holders: 24,732 addresses (from Etherscan)
Social media stats/activity
Upcoming Events
- The Theta team will be at the Samsung Developer Conference in San Francisco, November 6th through 8th. If you’re attending the public part of the conference Wednesday or Thursday, stop by the Theta booth and say hello!
More Buzz!
- The Theta test channel with SamsungVR isn’t the team’s first foray into VR streaming! Check out this blog about the Theta/SLIVER.tv team’s long history with VR technology.
