Pouhiou Lafon Roudier – Peertube
But how did a small not-for-profit organisation challenge the dominance of tech giants with a project that cost less than 0.0022% of YouTube’s ad revenues in 2022?
Dive into the story of PeerTube, a testament to the power of community-driven innovation, and discover how it’s changing the landscape of video sharing for institutions, educators, content creators, and everyday citizens across the globe.
Peertube – The What
PeerTube is an innovative video-sharing platform launched in 2017 by Pouhiou Lafon Roudier and his team. It’s designed as a decentralised network where anyone can host and share videos. PeerTube doesn’t rely on a single server or company unlike mainstream platforms. Instead, it uses a federated network, allowing independent servers to connect and share video content, challenging the centralised video-sharing model and promoting digital freedom and independence from tech giants.
Peertube – For What
The purpose of PeerTube goes beyond just being an alternative to YouTube or Twitch. Its mission is to democratise video sharing, making it accessible and user-friendly for everyone, especially those who prefer not to rely on big tech companies. PeerTube stands for freedom of expression and aims to provide a platform where diverse voices and stories can be shared without commercial interests or censorship constraints.
Peertube – The Reach
PeerTube’s impact is extensive and varied. It has been adopted by institutions like the European Commission and the Netherlands’ Institute of Sound and Vision, educators such as the French Ministry of Education, and the University of the Philippines Diliman. Content creators, including Skeptikon, TILvids, Bunseed, and independent media like Blast and Howlround, have found a home on PeerTube. Its reach even extends to everyday citizens, empowering them to share their unique stories and perspectives.
Peertube – The Milestones
Since its inception, PeerTube has achieved remarkable milestones. With support from the NGI Zero Discovery and Entrust programs, it enhanced its search functionality, video presentation, and website customisation, introducing features like remote transcoding and simplified video uploads. Currently, PeerTube boasts over 1,079 public instances, hosting 923,000 videos with 567 million views. Impressively, all of this was achieved with minimal resources – a testament to what can be accomplished through community-driven effort and dedication.
