BloomersTV is an open-source live-streaming platform on Lens Protocol.

Features

• Live Chat: You can view live comments under the Lens stream post from all other Lens clients in real-time and send instant live messages from BloomersTV.
• Real-Time Moderation: Block and remove unwanted users from the live chat in real-time.
• Super Chat: Support live streamers by sending super chats using dozens of available tokens.
• Clip & Share: Take clips from live streams and post them as videos on Lens.
• Content Management: Manage all stream replays and clips via the content management page after the streams end.
• Super Bloomers Plan: Support BloomersTV and gain additional features, including:
  • 28 days of VOD (instead of 7 days for the free plan)
  • Super Bloomers Badge
  • Zero percent revenue split on collect features (compared to 5% for free plan)
• Watch Modes: Choose between two watch modes:
  • Low Latency: Lower latency but might experience occasional lags.
  • Quality: Smoother viewing experience but with higher latency.
• Web Push Notifications: Get notified when your subscribed streamer goes live with web push notifications.
• Mobile Optimization & PWA Support: Enjoy a fully optimized mobile experience on both Android and iOS devices, with PWA support for quick access.
• Streaming Options: Stream using OBS for the best quality (recommended) or stream directly from the browser by sharing your camera or screen quickly.
• Playback Control: Select playback speed and adjust the quality for stream replays.
• Offline Page: Show your last public stream replay on your offline page when not live.
• Community Posting: Post text, and image Lens posts, and engage with the community through a dedicated posts section.
• Stream Replay Visibility: Set replay visibility to public, unlisted, or private based on your preference.
• Profile Page Frame: A unique frame that works on both lens & farcaster, for your profile page

How will the donations be used?

• Build Mobile Apps: Create Android and iOS apps for BloomersTV to make it easier for users to access content.
• Streaming Costs: Pay for Livepeer streaming to ensure high-quality broadcasts.
• Website & API Hosting: Cover the costs of hosting the BloomersTV website for a smooth user experience.
• IPFS Storage: Store images and videos securely on IPFS for reliable access.
• Open API: Provide an open API for easy integration with Lens apps and custom stream frontends.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express, Apollo Client
• Blockchain & Web3: Lens Protocol, Ethers.js, Wagmi, RainbowKit
• Database: MongoDB
• Streaming: Livepeer, HLS (HTTP Live Streaming)
• Package Manager: pnpm
• File Storage: IPFS (via 4everland STS Token)
• UI/UX: MUI (Material-UI), Framer Motion
• State Management: Zustand
• GraphQL: GraphQL, Apollo Client, GraphQL Code Generator

Impact Goals:

BloomersTV aims to transform live streaming by giving creators full control over their earnings and distributing streams across multiple platforms for greater reach. It fosters a creator-first ecosystem that encourages open participation and community-driven growth.

Follow the development of this platform here