Rick Staa
@rickstaa.bsky.social
Building the future of video AI @livepeer 🚀 | Open-source advocate & tech enthusiast | Robotics & AI researcher | Jazz/blues enthusiast 🎹.
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Rick Staa
@rickstaa.bsky.social
· Jul 4
Livepeer on X: "1/ 🚀 Today we’re excited to introduce the Livepeer Foundation: a new, neutral entity stewarding the next phase of growth, decentralization, and ecosystem coordination across the Livepeer network. https://t.co/5sZgHhTymv" / X
1/ 🚀 Today we’re excited to introduce the Livepeer Foundation: a new, neutral entity stewarding the next phase of growth, decentralization, and ecosystem coordination across the Livepeer network. https://t.co/5sZgHhTymv
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Some big personal news – I'm stepping up as Technical Lead for the @livepeer.bsky.social Foundation!
After 2 years contributing to Livepeer as an open-source dev and leading an AI group to drive AI jobs on the network, I'm excited to start a new role as Technical Director.
After 2 years contributing to Livepeer as an open-source dev and leading an AI group to drive AI jobs on the network, I'm excited to start a new role as Technical Director.
At #ECAI2025 in Bologna this week for @livepeer.bsky.social, one of the conferences I’ve been most looking forward to! So many great presentations, it’s hard to choose. If you’re around and open to connecting, I’d love to chat.
October 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
At #ECAI2025 in Bologna this week for @livepeer.bsky.social, one of the conferences I’ve been most looking forward to! So many great presentations, it’s hard to choose. If you’re around and open to connecting, I’d love to chat.
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But Eli, what’s the point of configuring DNS through an atproto repo? What’s the advantage?
Instant websites. Wanna set a Leaflet custom URL like blog.stream.place? That’s one click. No logging in to your registrar. No obnoxious, obnoxious-to-copy-paste TXT record. One click boom done.
Instant websites. Wanna set a Leaflet custom URL like blog.stream.place? That’s one click. No logging in to your registrar. No obnoxious, obnoxious-to-copy-paste TXT record. One click boom done.
October 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
But Eli, what’s the point of configuring DNS through an atproto repo? What’s the advantage?
Instant websites. Wanna set a Leaflet custom URL like blog.stream.place? That’s one click. No logging in to your registrar. No obnoxious, obnoxious-to-copy-paste TXT record. One click boom done.
Instant websites. Wanna set a Leaflet custom URL like blog.stream.place? That’s one click. No logging in to your registrar. No obnoxious, obnoxious-to-copy-paste TXT record. One click boom done.
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Just submitted Streamplace for inclusion in the "Services" list on OBS, which will help us out a ton with automatic configuration. Please don't spam the thread with comments or anything, but a 👍 to let them know that you want it is appreciated! github.com/obsproject/o...
rtmp-services: Add Streamplace by iameli · Pull Request #12642 · obsproject/obs-studio
Description
Added Streamplace as a service in OBS.
Motivation and Context
We're making Streamplace, live video on Bluesky's AT Protocol! We've applied once before so I wanted to be to...
github.com
September 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Just submitted Streamplace for inclusion in the "Services" list on OBS, which will help us out a ton with automatic configuration. Please don't spam the thread with comments or anything, but a 👍 to let them know that you want it is appreciated! github.com/obsproject/o...
Have been waiting for this! Thanks @stream.place. 🙏
Just shipped: Webhook integration for notifying your Discord community when you go live! Check it out at stream.place/settings
September 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Have been waiting for this! Thanks @stream.place. 🙏
Around at @ibc2025.bsky.social today, keen to chat about open video compute, AI-augmented video/audio, or AI & robotics. Say hi if you’re here!
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rickstaa on X: "Already had a great Friday afternoon exploring exhibitions and talks at #IBC2025, catching up with community members, and deep-diving into conversations at the Future Tech Hall. Back today, eager to discuss open video compute, AI-augmented video/audio, or AI & robotics. Let’s https://t.co/p70Q44g8TX" / X
Already had a great Friday afternoon exploring exhibitions and talks at #IBC2025, catching up with community members, and deep-diving into conversations at the Future Tech Hall. Back today, eager to discuss open video compute, AI-augmented video/audio, or AI & robotics. Let’s https://t.co/p70Q44g8TX
x.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Around at @ibc2025.bsky.social today, keen to chat about open video compute, AI-augmented video/audio, or AI & robotics. Say hi if you’re here!
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The future of interactive video is here! 🔥 Congrats to MuseMe, close collaborators of Livepeer, on an impressive release.
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MuseMe | Interactive Twitch Streams on X: "🚀 Launching MuseMe for Twitch: anything you show on stream becomes instantly clickable. No installs, no setup—viewers can buy products straight from your stream, linked to Amazon in real time. #Twitch #AI #livestreaming https://t.co/pdWz75w9X6" / X
🚀 Launching MuseMe for Twitch: anything you show on stream becomes instantly clickable. No installs, no setup—viewers can buy products straight from your stream, linked to Amazon in real time. #Twitch #AI #livestreaming https://t.co/pdWz75w9X6
x.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The future of interactive video is here! 🔥 Congrats to MuseMe, close collaborators of Livepeer, on an impressive release.
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New blog post on how Streamplace indexes ATProto, with my take on some PDS additions we could make to improve the ecosystem!
How Streamplace Works: The Indexer
Kappa Architecture means this: stuff happens in the world. What are you gonna do about it?
blog.stream.place
September 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
New blog post on how Streamplace indexes ATProto, with my take on some PDS additions we could make to improve the ecosystem!
Thrilled about the new tactical recommendations from my board (Network), along with the Markets, Governance, and Growth boards. 🔥 They reflect strong alignment around a unified vision, enabling real momentum toward execution. Huge thanks to all who contributed!
forum.livepeer.org/t/advisory-b...
forum.livepeer.org/t/advisory-b...
Advisory Boards Phase 2: Tactical Recommendations (2025)
1. Executive Summary As part of a six-week strategy setting process, the Livepeer Advisory Boards have completed their final strategic output for this cycle: a set of tactical recommendations. These...
forum.livepeer.org
August 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Thrilled about the new tactical recommendations from my board (Network), along with the Markets, Governance, and Growth boards. 🔥 They reflect strong alignment around a unified vision, enabling real momentum toward execution. Huge thanks to all who contributed!
forum.livepeer.org/t/advisory-b...
forum.livepeer.org/t/advisory-b...
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LAUNCHING LIVE: Join the @stream.place and @skylight.social teams at @thelotradio.com in Brooklyn on Sun, Aug 24 to celebrate the launch of Streamplace livestreaming in the Skylight Social app!
RSVP on @smokesignal.events: smokesignal.events/did:plc:rbvr...
RSVP on @smokesignal.events: smokesignal.events/did:plc:rbvr...
August 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
LAUNCHING LIVE: Join the @stream.place and @skylight.social teams at @thelotradio.com in Brooklyn on Sun, Aug 24 to celebrate the launch of Streamplace livestreaming in the Skylight Social app!
RSVP on @smokesignal.events: smokesignal.events/did:plc:rbvr...
RSVP on @smokesignal.events: smokesignal.events/did:plc:rbvr...
Don’t miss our new GTM strategy for @livepeer.bsky.social, where real-time video meets real-world impact.
From generative video to decentralized social to AI agents, we're building the infrastructure to power the next era of video innovation.
Dive in👇
forum.livepeer.org/t/advisory-b...
From generative video to decentralized social to AI agents, we're building the infrastructure to power the next era of video innovation.
Dive in👇
forum.livepeer.org/t/advisory-b...
Advisory Boards Phase 1.5: GTM Strategy (2025)
Hi everyone, We’re excited to share a critical part of the Advisory Board process: aligning on a Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy. This phase brings together insights from the Network and Growth Boards t...
forum.livepeer.org
August 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Don’t miss our new GTM strategy for @livepeer.bsky.social, where real-time video meets real-world impact.
From generative video to decentralized social to AI agents, we're building the infrastructure to power the next era of video innovation.
Dive in👇
forum.livepeer.org/t/advisory-b...
From generative video to decentralized social to AI agents, we're building the infrastructure to power the next era of video innovation.
Dive in👇
forum.livepeer.org/t/advisory-b...
$9k in funding to critical OS projects, thanks to Livepeer and @everest_node. 🔥
We haven’t talked about this enough.
Since March, Everest has led the Open Source Funding SPE, backing the unpaid devs behind the infra Livepeer (and the internet) runs on.
You know the XKCD post 👇 xkcd.com/2347/
We haven’t talked about this enough.
Since March, Everest has led the Open Source Funding SPE, backing the unpaid devs behind the infra Livepeer (and the internet) runs on.
You know the XKCD post 👇 xkcd.com/2347/
Dependency
xkcd.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:23 AM
$9k in funding to critical OS projects, thanks to Livepeer and @everest_node. 🔥
We haven’t talked about this enough.
Since March, Everest has led the Open Source Funding SPE, backing the unpaid devs behind the infra Livepeer (and the internet) runs on.
You know the XKCD post 👇 xkcd.com/2347/
We haven’t talked about this enough.
Since March, Everest has led the Open Source Funding SPE, backing the unpaid devs behind the infra Livepeer (and the internet) runs on.
You know the XKCD post 👇 xkcd.com/2347/
Excited to share that my board, the Network Board, together with the other advisory boards, has completed Phase 1: Strategic Pillars!
Big shout-out to all board members for their insights, dedication, and contributions.
Curious how this milestone will shape Livepeer’s future? Dive in🧵
Big shout-out to all board members for their insights, dedication, and contributions.
Curious how this milestone will shape Livepeer’s future? Dive in🧵
Rich O'Grady on X: "1/ @Livepeer Advisory Boards have published their Strategic Pillars 🎉 A critical step towards a community-driven project lifecycle: 1⃣ Define problem space wtih strategic pillars ✅ 2⃣ Prioritise with 12 months objectives 3⃣ Execute with core contributors Dive in 🧵 👇" / X
1/ @Livepeer Advisory Boards have published their Strategic Pillars 🎉 A critical step towards a community-driven project lifecycle: 1⃣ Define problem space wtih strategic pillars ✅ 2⃣ Prioritise with 12 months objectives 3⃣ Execute with core contributors Dive in 🧵 👇
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July 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Excited to share that my board, the Network Board, together with the other advisory boards, has completed Phase 1: Strategic Pillars!
Big shout-out to all board members for their insights, dedication, and contributions.
Curious how this milestone will shape Livepeer’s future? Dive in🧵
Big shout-out to all board members for their insights, dedication, and contributions.
Curious how this milestone will shape Livepeer’s future? Dive in🧵
Some big personal news – I'm stepping up as Technical Lead for the @livepeer.bsky.social Foundation!
After 2 years contributing to Livepeer as an open-source dev and leading an AI group to drive AI jobs on the network, I'm excited to start a new role as Technical Director.
After 2 years contributing to Livepeer as an open-source dev and leading an AI group to drive AI jobs on the network, I'm excited to start a new role as Technical Director.
Livepeer on X: "1/ 🚀 Today we’re excited to introduce the Livepeer Foundation: a new, neutral entity stewarding the next phase of growth, decentralization, and ecosystem coordination across the Livepeer network. https://t.co/5sZgHhTymv" / X
1/ 🚀 Today we’re excited to introduce the Livepeer Foundation: a new, neutral entity stewarding the next phase of growth, decentralization, and ecosystem coordination across the Livepeer network. https://t.co/5sZgHhTymv
x.com
July 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Some big personal news – I'm stepping up as Technical Lead for the @livepeer.bsky.social Foundation!
After 2 years contributing to Livepeer as an open-source dev and leading an AI group to drive AI jobs on the network, I'm excited to start a new role as Technical Director.
After 2 years contributing to Livepeer as an open-source dev and leading an AI group to drive AI jobs on the network, I'm excited to start a new role as Technical Director.
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Really excited about this one. The plan was always to make Streamplace the stupid-obvious way to add livestreaming to your app or website but that was mostly theoretical until now.
#atproto builders, please get in touch! I promise you'll be surprised how easy it is to get streaming into your app!
#atproto builders, please get in touch! I promise you'll be surprised how easy it is to get streaming into your app!
STREAMPLACE 0.7 is OUT NOW!!! Two huge features:
1. You can now stream directly from the Streamplace iOS/Android app! Grab the latest version from the App/Play store and try it out!
2. Our TypeScript SDK is live! Add livestreaming to your own #atproto apps!
stream.place/docs/compone...
1. You can now stream directly from the Streamplace iOS/Android app! Grab the latest version from the App/Play store and try it out!
2. Our TypeScript SDK is live! Add livestreaming to your own #atproto apps!
stream.place/docs/compone...
Player Component
How to set up and use the Player component from @streamplace/components.
stream.place
July 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Really excited about this one. The plan was always to make Streamplace the stupid-obvious way to add livestreaming to your app or website but that was mostly theoretical until now.
#atproto builders, please get in touch! I promise you'll be surprised how easy it is to get streaming into your app!
#atproto builders, please get in touch! I promise you'll be surprised how easy it is to get streaming into your app!
The ComfyStream team, led by John Mull, has just released v0.1.0!🚀 Now with multi-resolution support, super resolution, and importable as a package. Start building your real-time AI creations today!
docs.comfystream.org/technical/re...
docs.comfystream.org/technical/re...
Changelog - Comfystream Docs
Track the latest updates, features, improvements, and bug fixes for the ComfyStream toolkit.
docs.comfystream.org
May 25, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The ComfyStream team, led by John Mull, has just released v0.1.0!🚀 Now with multi-resolution support, super resolution, and importable as a package. Start building your real-time AI creations today!
docs.comfystream.org/technical/re...
docs.comfystream.org/technical/re...
Livepeer is forming Advisory Boards! I just shared my motivation as Chair of the Network Advisory Board — excited to help shape the future of decentralized, media-focused AI. Want to get involved? Applications close tomorrow.👇
forum.livepeer.org/t/network-ad...
forum.livepeer.org/t/network-ad...
Network Advisory Board Candidacy
Hey everyone, really enjoying seeing all the submissions come in. As the incoming Chair of the Network Advisory Board, I wanted to share a bit about why I’m stepping into this role and how I hope to c...
forum.livepeer.org
May 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Livepeer is forming Advisory Boards! I just shared my motivation as Chair of the Network Advisory Board — excited to help shape the future of decentralized, media-focused AI. Want to get involved? Applications close tomorrow.👇
forum.livepeer.org/t/network-ad...
forum.livepeer.org/t/network-ad...
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Just checked out stream.place which is open source livestreaming via the AT Protocol by @iame.li - stand it's incredible how smooth that works? Just uses your Bsky account and voila, everything is up and running. Wild.
Stream.place
Stream.place is open-source livestreaming on the AT Protocol.
stream.place
May 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Just checked out stream.place which is open source livestreaming via the AT Protocol by @iame.li - stand it's incredible how smooth that works? Just uses your Bsky account and voila, everything is up and running. Wild.
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Calling all DEVELOPERS!!!
If you want to work on video on the AT Protocol, @stream.place is HIRING! 🙌🏽
Check out this job site for more info:
jobs.stream.place
@iame.li, the owner of @stream.place, is the absolute best! Highly recommend checking these jobs out 😊
If you want to work on video on the AT Protocol, @stream.place is HIRING! 🙌🏽
Check out this job site for more info:
jobs.stream.place
@iame.li, the owner of @stream.place, is the absolute best! Highly recommend checking these jobs out 😊
May 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Calling all DEVELOPERS!!!
If you want to work on video on the AT Protocol, @stream.place is HIRING! 🙌🏽
Check out this job site for more info:
jobs.stream.place
@iame.li, the owner of @stream.place, is the absolute best! Highly recommend checking these jobs out 😊
If you want to work on video on the AT Protocol, @stream.place is HIRING! 🙌🏽
Check out this job site for more info:
jobs.stream.place
@iame.li, the owner of @stream.place, is the absolute best! Highly recommend checking these jobs out 😊
Really enjoyed this podcast. It's inspiring to see what @iame.li and the team are building on top of the AT Protocol and @livepeer.bsky.social. Definitely following their progress closely. 👀
I was on a podcast! Come listen to me explain Streamplace and Livepeer and stuff. They even goaded me into some spicy crypto on #atproto takes 👀
What does Twitch on atproto even mean?
Find out all about it from @iame.li, creator of stream.place
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dev...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo1G...
Find out all about it from @iame.li, creator of stream.place
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dev...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo1G...
April 29, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Really enjoyed this podcast. It's inspiring to see what @iame.li and the team are building on top of the AT Protocol and @livepeer.bsky.social. Definitely following their progress closely. 👀
Reposted by Rick Staa
I was on a podcast! Come listen to me explain Streamplace and Livepeer and stuff. They even goaded me into some spicy crypto on #atproto takes 👀
What does Twitch on atproto even mean?
Find out all about it from @iame.li, creator of stream.place
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dev...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo1G...
Find out all about it from @iame.li, creator of stream.place
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dev...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo1G...
April 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I was on a podcast! Come listen to me explain Streamplace and Livepeer and stuff. They even goaded me into some spicy crypto on #atproto takes 👀
Reposted by Rick Staa
Pssst we’re hiring jobs.stream.place
Streamplace Career Opportunities
jobs.stream.place
April 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Pssst we’re hiring jobs.stream.place
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🔴 LIVE https://stream.place/iame.li Streamplace has raised 100,000 LPT, about $500,000 from the Livepeer Treasury to build the future of decentralized video and we're HIRING!
@iame.li is 🔴LIVE on stream.place!
Streamplace has raised 100,000 LPT, about $500,000 from the Livepeer Treasury to build the future of decentralized video and we're HIRING!
stream.place
April 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🔴 LIVE https://stream.place/iame.li Streamplace has raised 100,000 LPT, about $500,000 from the Livepeer Treasury to build the future of decentralized video and we're HIRING!
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If you have any feature requests, leave them in the comments 😊
Shoutout to @iame.li from @stream.place for helping us make LIVE happen!
@feliscatus92.bsky.social
@chrisgonzales.bsky.social
@countrycitygirl76.bsky.social
@bishrs7.bsky.social
@kristin3.bsky.social
@manchildalorian.bsky.social
Shoutout to @iame.li from @stream.place for helping us make LIVE happen!
@feliscatus92.bsky.social
@chrisgonzales.bsky.social
@countrycitygirl76.bsky.social
@bishrs7.bsky.social
@kristin3.bsky.social
@manchildalorian.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
If you have any feature requests, leave them in the comments 😊
Shoutout to @iame.li from @stream.place for helping us make LIVE happen!
@feliscatus92.bsky.social
@chrisgonzales.bsky.social
@countrycitygirl76.bsky.social
@bishrs7.bsky.social
@kristin3.bsky.social
@manchildalorian.bsky.social
Shoutout to @iame.li from @stream.place for helping us make LIVE happen!
@feliscatus92.bsky.social
@chrisgonzales.bsky.social
@countrycitygirl76.bsky.social
@bishrs7.bsky.social
@kristin3.bsky.social
@manchildalorian.bsky.social
After months of work, the Livepeer realtime AI network—powering the https://daydream.live example app—is now stable enough to onboard public orchestrators. 🎉 Excited to see compute flow into our decentralized network. ⚡️🌐
April 12, 2025 at 6:06 AM
After months of work, the Livepeer realtime AI network—powering the https://daydream.live example app—is now stable enough to onboard public orchestrators. 🎉 Excited to see compute flow into our decentralized network. ⚡️🌐
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🔴 LIVE https://stream.place/iame.li I just asked for A MILLION DOLLARS FOR STREAMPLACE. Let's talk about it!
@iame.li is 🔴LIVE on stream.place!
I just asked for A MILLION DOLLARS FOR STREAMPLACE. Let's talk about it!
stream.place
April 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🔴 LIVE https://stream.place/iame.li I just asked for A MILLION DOLLARS FOR STREAMPLACE. Let's talk about it!