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Bit451 (http://bit451.org/) is an open source decentralized/distributed anonymous p2p media network. It has been characterized as "YouTube meets BitTorrent meets Bitcoin".

Synopsis

Bit451 is comprised of multiple open source projects working together as one: a video browsing interface, a mesh of file transfer protocols/networks with streaming content capabilities, and a specialized distributed database, are its primary components. You, as a Bit451 user, will have the option to simply access the network directly from your browser, no additional setup required - or, to run a light, streamlined service to help host and contribute to the Bit451 network. Website creators can also easily tap into and serve Bit451 to their visitors using the same light setup configured to their liking.

As for the Bit451 network itself, it will have all the features you have come to know and love: user accounts/profiles, favorites, ratings, subscriptions, playlists, search, recommendations, and much more. The network is community-based, so the users and content you interact with is determined by your preferences and the users you trust. If you don’t specifically know or “trust” any users starting out, don’t worry, you’re not alone and the default settings will work just great. Bit451 will also introduce an automatable cryptocurrency payment plugin system, so that content consumers and producers can buy, sell, and host content for their favorite coins.

For broader reuse, Bit451 will create:
* a P2P distributed database which can easily be repurposed by other P2P apps; see Database (http://bit451.org/#database)
* a P2P file sharing network crossover methodology/capabilities to bridge and integrate multiple different protocols; see File Transfer (http://bit451.org/#file-transfer)
* a P2P serverless deterministic account-based social content network frontend; see Portal (http://bit451.org/#portal)

At this point you may be wondering, that all sounds great but what's so wrong with YouTube? (http://bit451.org/#youtube). (Yes, Bit451 can even read your mind! Pretty amazing so far, right?..)

Feedback on any and all aspects of Bit451 are strongly desired and encouraged! Please join in to Discuss (http://bit451.org/#discuss), Donate (http://bit451.org/#donate), and Contribute (http://bit451.org/#contribute)!
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It's fair to say at this point that youtube does need some stronger competition to keep it honest.  Particularly after the recent fuss about either removing videos by indie music publishers or stripping their advertising from videos.  It seems they've backtracked from that idea now due to the public outcry that ensued, but it's not an encouraging sign either way.  I'm only about a third of the way through reading the site, but it sounds like it's got potential.

a p2p youtube might not work because there will be alot of spam as a result. We would in a way go back to Web 1.0 if we do a p2p youtube.

The conversation is progressing nicely, especially at /r/Bitcoin (http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2a1hnr/bit451_decentralizeddistributed_anonymous_p2p/). Multiple improvements have been suggested already. Please join us and add your thoughts!

what ?? Decentralized Youtube ?? it will be awesome cuz will hosted all people not only datacenter

Well... I'm not much into reddit. So giving my thoughts here. If u think it is substantial, please discuss...

In Bitcoin blockchain, we have to deal with very little data per block. But, to have a media file blockchain, we might face a network traffic problem. Plus, we need to consider the incentive for a miner, or r u planning about a new coin to support this ?

Does this mean everyone holds a copy of the data? Would this not become very client heavy?

This seems like a good project.

I believe you have already done your research on Youtube's CDN and its algorithm of distributing videos based on popularity? (will be very very helpful in reducing the network overhead, and transmission delays.)

If not, you should research a little bit about Youtube CDN network on how it realizes pseudo-decentralized architecture (from the infrastructure's point of view). Might help you push your development a little further.

Apart from that,  i am overly curious and interested on how are you going to overcome the very-very-very-high network bandwidth such a project will demand. There are ISP's out there who are actively throttling Video Streaming service speeds. (this will be your biggest challenge.)

Hopefully this UML of the Bit451 technology stack will give a better idea of the architecture and how it all fits together:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Bit451/Bit451/master/uml/bit451-technology-stack.png

Ah yes, this clarifies it to the core. Wonderful idea!.

This sounds like a very interesting idea.
I'll be sure to read through the white paper soon and get back with my thoughts.

Have you guys heard of MediaGoblin, who are/were more-or-less wanting to make something similar (but I believe development ceased or is very slow at this time at least)?

This sounds like a very interesting idea.
I'll be sure to read through the white paper soon and get back with my thoughts.

Have you guys heard of MediaGoblin, who are/were more-or-less wanting to make something similar (but I believe development ceased or is very slow at this time at least)?

I do not know about media goblin, but i heard PirateBay was working on something similar (that is if they are still free), i believe they were planing on launching their browser for their torrent media?