Provide live and interactive streaming video content to Decentraland users.

by 0x73b0d3e4f7647736aad489a9cad98e1a1f7c3549

Should the following $60,000 grant in the In-World Content category be approved?

Abstract

VIP streaming media (VIPsm) is a new and exciting way for content creators to provide live streaming interactive video content (LSC - "live streaming content") to Decentraland (DCL) users. Users can interact and communicate with the content creator during the live stream session. VIPsm helps to keep users engaged and remain longer in DCL.

VIPsm aim to be a key enabler which will help DCL excel in the above two metrics by providing a proven service -streaming video content - couple with two way communication between content creators and content consumers increasing the platforms user engagement and providing added incentive to attract more users, growing the platform's user base.

Grant size

60,000 USD

Project duration

6 months

Beneficiary address

0x73b0d3e4f7647736aAD489A9Cad98e1a1F7C3549

Email address

vipstreamingmedia@gmail.com

Description

Business goal: To increase space retention with compelling interactive and engaging video streaming experiences.

Concept: VIPsm is asking for your vote to help fund its idea to design and develop a streaming media platform to allow independent content creators, whether that be an entity or individual, to stream live and recorded video content to Decentraland users on a one to one or one to many setting.

To make the platform sustainable, VIPsm will receive a percentage of the fee charged by content creators which may include a combination of a pay-per-view and/or subscription.

We are asking for a one-time grant that will help us build the VIP streaming media service into Decentraland.

Idea:

To create a platform which will allow content creators of all kinds to produce video content for DCL members including live video chat, live streaming one-on-one video interaction, entertainment experiences, and recorded streaming content.

VIPsm service work this way:

Users enter DCL, and navigate to the VIPsm town where they find the VIPsm cafe, inside the cafe is a menu with a list of content creators, offering streaming service. The menu will also contain a link where the DCL user can learn more about the streamer, see their profile, photos, and the additional details about the services they offer.

When the user selects a stream from the menu, the user will have two options: basic, which is free, and premium will be paid: per use/interaction or subscription.

After the user selects an option, a screen appears allowing the user to view the live streaming content, and communicate with the streamer via chat text message or audio. The live stream is broadcast and shared with multiple users, but a DCL member will have an option for private screaming content.

PERSONNEL The core team consists of three content creators, developers, architect experienced with streaming video and metaverse development. Aside from experience, we will also ensure that each team member is passionate about advancing Decentraland growth and user engagement.

Roadmap and milestones

1st month - concept and planning

2nd month - Onboarding development team, advertising/marketing to attract content providers / building of community

3rd month - town and cafe design and specification, streaming media server procurement / platform architecture / progress update to DCL

4th month - town and cafe development / architecture build out / progress update to DCL

5th month - town and café development / architecture build out / post production testing & QA / beta user signup / community engagement & feedback / refinements base on community and beta user feedback / progress update to DCL

6th month - production rollout to Decentraland / progress update to DCL

This proposal is summarized due to technical limitations. To view it complete and vote on it, visit the DCL DAO Governance dApp