Odysee
Decentralized video hosting platform From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Odysee is an American decentralized video hosting platform built on the LBRY blockchain.[1][2][3] It positions itself as an alternative to mainstream services like YouTube, but with a focus on free speech and decentralization.[4]
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| Type of business | Video hosting website |
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| Founded | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Founder(s) | Julian Chandra |
| URL | odysee |
The platform enables users to upload, share, and monetize videos through crypto currency, while maintaining content persistence through a peer-to-peer network.[5]
History
Odysee was founded in 2020 by Julian Chandra.[5]
In June 2024, Odysee was acquired by Forward Research. The acquisition took place after Odysee's former parent company LBRY lost a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in July 2023.[6][7]
Technology
Odysee is driven by blockchain, a decentralized protocol that allows digital content to be distributed and stored without a central authority. This blockchain network supports a peer-to-peer infrastructure, which allows users to upload and share videos. The metadata of uploaded content is stored on the blockchain, while the videos themselves are hosted across a distributed network of users, referred to as nodes.[8]
Arweave is a decentralized data storage network that uses blockchain technology to enable digital storage. Its native AR token pays for storage and incentivizes participants.[citation needed] The Arweave network has been used to archive content in censorship-sensitive regions like Hong Kong and during conflicts such as the Ukraine invasion.[9][10]
Moderation
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Perspective
Since its launch in September 2020, Odysee has been at the center of several controversies, primarily due to its content moderation policies and decentralized structure,[11] which critics argue have allowed harmful content to flourish. The platform's approach to content moderation, which is significantly less restrictive compared to mainstream platforms like YouTube, has attracted a range of users, including far-right groups, conspiracy theorists, and individuals banned from other platforms.[5][12]
In addition to allegations of facilitating hate speech, Odysee has also been criticized for hosting disinformation, particularly around topics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines, and political issues. The platform's decentralized nature makes it difficult for content to be effectively moderated or removed, allowing misinformation and disinformation to spread without significant resistance. This has raised concerns about the proliferation of conspiracy theories related to elections, public health, and other widely debunked claims.[5]
Odysee has faced geo-blocking restrictions in regions such as the European Union, where governments have raised concerns about content deemed harmful or disinformation.[13]
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References
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