Project History and Description

Radio SpaghettETH started as an community radio using Livepeer decentralized transcoding during ETHRome Hackathon 2023, and was later used to broadcast audio-only feed from conferences and events in Italy.

It served as a prototype for https://theherd.radio/ , an account abstraction powered webradio which broadcasted from DevConnect Istanbul and unStableSummit at EthDenver 2024, and was one of the first projects to sparkle attention towards the web3 radio concept.

Today, SpaghettETH is working on shipping a truly unstoppable and decentralized webradio as a DeComm (Decentralized Communications) public good. The main features:

1. Anyone can listen_ no web3 UX needed
2. ZuPass gated_ Only Zupass verified users will be able to curate the radio and create content. In alternative, we will gate it to SpaghettETH Passport SBT owners, a new community/educational initiative we're launching for the ETH Italian 2024 Fall conference season.
3. On-chain calendar_ Curators can book their on-air slots directly on-chain
4. Dynamic Player_ Every block.timestamp, the player calls the RadioCalendar.sol contract to fetch a different livestream url
5. Integration with Livepeer Studio _ Curators will have a basic UI to stream live audio from whatever device, given that they can use any external DAW or podcast software
6. Monetization _ external sponsors will be able to bid for calendar slots for their brand to be visible during the livestream
7. Split earnings _ curators can setup different beneficiaries from the sponsorship opportunities

At present, a mockup with features 1 to 4 has been created. We are looking for further funding to build the rest into a testable beta version.

Financial Breakdown and Project Shipment

Financial Breakdown

To complete the development and launch of the beta version of Radio SpaghettETH, we are looking for a total of $8,000. The following is a detailed breakdown of how the funds will be allocated:

1. Development Costs - $6,000

   • Smart Contract Development - $2,000
     • Refinement of RadioCalendar.sol and integration with Dynamic Player
     • Development of on-chain calendar booking system
     • Implementation of monetization features and split earnings system
   • Frontend Development - $2,000
     • Enhancement of UI/UX for curators and listeners
     • Integration of token-curated content creation tools
   • Integration Development - $2,000
     • Integration with Livepeer Studio for live audio streaming

2. Infrastructure and Hosting - $500

   • Livepeer Orchestrator costs for decentralized streaming fees

3. Marketing and Outreach - $1,000

   • Community engagement and outreach campaigns
   • Partnerships with event organizers and sponsors
   • Promotional materials and advertisements

4. Operational Costs - $500

   • Administrative expenses
   • Legal and compliance costs

Project Shipment Plan

The following timeline outlines our plan to deliver the beta version of Radio SpaghettETH within six months of receiving the grant:

1. Month 1-2: Development Phase

   • Finalize smart contract development for RadioCalendar.sol and Dynamic Player integration.
   • Develop frontend UI/UX enhancements and token-curated content creation tools.
   • Integrate backend with Livepeer Studio for seamless live audio streaming.

2. Month 3: Internal Testing

   • Conduct thorough internal testing of all developed features.
   • Identify and fix bugs, optimize performance.

3. Month 4: Beta Testing

   • Launch beta testing phase with selected users from our community.
   • Gather feedback and make necessary adjustments.

4. Month 5: Marketing and Outreach

   • Initiate marketing campaigns to promote the beta version.
   • Engage with potential sponsors and partners for monetization opportunities.

5. Month 6: Final Adjustments and Launch

   • Implement final adjustments based on beta testing feedback.
   • Officially launch the beta version of Radio SpaghettETH as a public good.

By following this plan, we aim to deliver a robust, decentralized webradio platform that empowers our community and offers a new, innovative way to engage with web3 content.