Blockcast utilizes a multicast delivery model that aggregates capacity from independent node operators and commercial networks to efficiently distribute content, significantly reducing costs associated with traditional unicast streaming. This approach addresses the challenge of insufficient bandwidth during peak demand, enabling high-quality streaming for multiple users simultaneously without compromising performance.
Funding
$3.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional content delivery networks (CDNs) rely on unicast streaming, where each user receives an individual stream, leading to bandwidth bottlenecks and high costs, especially during peak demand for popular content. Existing networks struggle to maintain high-quality streaming for a large number of concurrent users, resulting in buffering, reduced resolution, or service unavailability.
Solution
Blockcast utilizes a multicast delivery model that aggregates capacity from independent node operators and commercial networks to distribute content more efficiently. By enabling users to relay content to their local communities, Blockcast reduces the load on traditional networks and lowers content delivery costs. The platform allows anyone to participate by running a Blockcast node or installing client software, contributing to a decentralized content delivery ecosystem. This approach ensures high-quality streaming, even during peak demand, by sharing bandwidth among users in the same neighborhood.
Target Audience
Blockcast targets streaming content providers, gaming studios, and software developers seeking to optimize content delivery costs and ensure high-quality streaming experiences for their users, as well as individuals who want to earn rewards by participating in a decentralized content delivery network.
Features
- Multicast content delivery over regular networks and unused over-the-air capacity
- Software for users to run Blockcast nodes at home or in data centers
- Integration with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to ease network load
- Support for high-quality streams, including 4K live streams
- Token rewards for users who relay content to their communities