Radio SpaghettETH began as a community radio using Livepeer decentralized transcoding during the ETHRome Hackathon 2023. It was later used to broadcast audio-only feeds from conferences and events in Italy. This project served as a prototype for theherd.radio, an account abstraction webradio that broadcasted from DevConnect Istanbul and unStableSummit at EthDenver 2024, sparking interest in the web3 radio concept.

Today, SpaghettETH is working on shipping a truly unstoppable and decentralized webradio as a public good. The main features are:

1. Anyone can listen: No web3 UX needed.
2. Token curated: Only SpaghettETH Passport SBT (free) owners can curate the radio and create content.
3. On-chain calendar: SBT owners 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 any device, using any external DAW or podcast software.
6. Monetization: External sponsors can bid for calendar slots for their brand to be visible during the livestream.
7. Split earnings: Curators can set up 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 $12,000. 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. Testing and QA - $2,000

   • Beta testing with selected users
   • Bug fixing and performance optimization

3. Infrastructure and Hosting - $1,500

   • Livepeer server costs for decentralized streaming fees

4. Marketing and Outreach - $1,000

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

5. Operational Costs - $1,500

   • 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.