Introducing PlebTV: A Dedicated Platform for a New Era of TVwww.pleblab.dev/blog-detail/pleblab-launches-plebtv-a-dedicated-platform-for-a-new-era-of-tv
6791 sats \ 45 comments \ @PlebLab 6 Aug builders
The Vision Behind PlebTV.
With PlebTV, we are taking a significant step toward safeguarding our content from the potential threats posed by AI and tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Apple. PlebTV offers a flat-free, unlimited watching experience without ads, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in our extensive library of Bitcoin-focused content. Currently, we have over 258 titles available, with plans to import even more. We are still leveraging YouTube to host content, but we will soon™ begin moving to our own servers and offering alternative sign-in methods.
Our TV platform also includes premium content leveraging the new Zaprite API, providing an enhanced experience for our audience who would rather pay in Bitcoin. We will begin adding more course content in the coming weeks and are striking deals with more individual content creators. We encourage you to reach out if you want to be featured on PlebTV. As we continue to iterate on the TV platform, we are also beginning our efforts in original content development, further rounding out our offerings. By launching PlebTV, we aim to build a robust platform where our branded content can live unimpeded by external influences.
A New Era of TV.
This is an early release of PlebTV, but it marks a pivotal moment for PlebLab as we venture into the entertainment space. Envisioned over a year ago, we believe now is the right time to expand our reach and impact to a wider global audience. We have further plans to introduce something magical by early 2025. We are working hard everyday to get there sooner rather than later. Our vision for PlebTV is not just about preserving content but about rethinking the way media is delivered.
This one is for the Plebs.
At PlebLab, we aim to empower the next generation of Bitcoin builders, hackers, and startups. As a vibrant hackerspace and community accelerator in Austin, Texas, we are committed to fostering a community of developers, hackers, creatives, and open-source software and hardware builders. PlebLab provides a space where individuals can collaborate, elevate their skills, and transform seemingly impossible ideas into reality. We encourage all Bitcoin enthusiasts, developers, and content creators to join us on this exciting journey. Together, we can ensure that the voices and innovations within the Bitcoin community continue to flourish and inspire.
To learn more information about PlebTV or how to get involved, please visit https://PlebTV.com or contact us at hello[at]pleblab[dot]com
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200 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 6 Aug
Shout out to the entire lab for helping with this release, it takes a village. 👏👏👏 special thanks to @btcretriever absolute legend
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49 sats \ 3 replies \ @02d769cb73 6 Aug
the Shocknet boys have a lightning based video platform - unsurprisingly called Lightning video -
https://lightning.video/discover
https://shock.network/
https://github.com/shocknet
not sure if this platform would be useful to you, but take a look.
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17 sats \ 2 replies \ @Car 6 Aug
ya big fan of what @justin_shocknet has made but we are heading in a whole other direction
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @justin_shocknet 6 Aug
Happy to help, most of its reusable... hope to get to personalized portals soon:tm:
Also thanks for the 25 year ago flashbacks with the Blink182 jam
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17 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 6 Aug
ha thanks, yes definitely will be reaching here soon to pick your brain
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52 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 6 Aug
Very exciting
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10 sats \ 9 replies \ @plebpoet 7 Aug
Envisioned over a year ago, we believe now is the right time to expand our reach and impact to a wider global audience.
Interesting and good to hear something about plans for the future. Do you see this goal having an impact on Pleb Lab's local reach?
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0 sats \ 8 replies \ @Car 7 Aug
Ya will be filming locally in Austin
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21 sats \ 7 replies \ @plebpoet 7 Aug
oh, this was a serious inquiry tho. Anything else?
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22 sats \ 6 replies \ @Car 8 Aug
Its similar to what previous creators have done in Austin. Kind of reminds me of this.
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152 sats \ 5 replies \ @plebpoet 8 Aug
okay, I thought my question was clear, regarding the future plans of Pleb Lab, and the trade-offs between growing to a global scale vs a local scale. In my mind, those are very distinct, different goals. Maybe I'm taking your words too literally. But what creators are you looking at, TFTC? And what makes now the right time?
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25 sats \ 4 replies \ @Car 8 Aug
I think the easy way to explain it is I am trying to build Walt Disney in the 2020's and PlebTV is apart of that foundation we have to lay, which hasn't changed since I took over. Its a big vision I want to bring to life.
Not everyone can experience Disneyland but they can experience it through a lot of ways.
I have been transparent with this vision since March of 2023 to anyone that would listen. But usually people think I am kidding or joking. Will see if we get there but I know I am not the only person in the world that doesn't want/dream of something like this.
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39 sats \ 3 replies \ @plebpoet 8 Aug
Last time we spoke on this, you talked along these lines, but the comparison was SXSW and Capital Factory, both local to Austin. So it does appear to me that something has changed, that's all I'm trying to draw out with my questions. What creators inspire this vision? And what is unique about now?
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46 sats \ 2 replies \ @Car 8 Aug
That was Thriller, but that has been put on the back burner since running pleblab unfortunately.
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148 sats \ 9 replies \ @k00b 6 Aug
What's with the forced signup?
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10 sats \ 8 replies \ @dontforgetthekeys 6 Aug
was wondering the same
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21 sats \ 7 replies \ @Car 6 Aug
this was a sprint just to get to this point, in time will be removing/adding login methods
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21 sats \ 4 replies \ @dontforgetthekeys 6 Aug
my bad, thanks for clarifying.
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21 sats \ 3 replies \ @Car 6 Aug
all good, a lot of what pleblab does is from everyone helping out in their spare time, outside of their already full time gigs
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21 sats \ 2 replies \ @dontforgetthekeys 6 Aug
you have fostered a great community out in austin. would love to stop by for a day pass next time i'm there to see/feel it in action.
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Car 6 Aug
ya for sure just stop on by during the week, usually someone there around 10am. Tuesdays and Fridays are the most busy days, and the most active
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @dontforgetthekeys 6 Aug
appreciate it
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 6 Aug
Oh is this just a "sign up to hear about when we launch" link?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 6 Aug
this is what i was trying to show you last night but you said you had to go
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 6 Aug
Looking forward to checking it out.
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @iam_jerry 7 Aug
A new era of TV, indeed. Bitcoin is winning.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 7 Aug
Yes we are looking at it from a Bitcoiner and engineering perspective.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitcoinAbhi 7 Aug
Best of luck. Well done guys . 👍
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @JesseJames 7 Aug
Nice job guys, very nice. One thing is missing tho, a sign or something where it says "No stinking fiat accepted, Bitcoin only" :-) That would be even more awesome ! just saying....
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 7 Aug
Thanks
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Coinsreporter 6 Aug
Well done! Wish you all the best!
It seems not far away that we are heading towards a video hosting platform where in place of likes, we do zapping just like SN.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 7 Aug
👀 maybe @k00b will make that
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @bature_ 6 Aug
Well done guys. Great work.
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Malachi17 6 Aug
Is the content going to be anything, or mostly about people building bitcoin/lightning stuff?
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 6 Aug
Will be filming our first original content this week actually, still in the early phases but everything about this project feels right to me.
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21 sats \ 2 replies \ @k00b 6 Aug
Love the trailer. Makes me kind of emotional tbh.
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111 sats \ 1 reply \ @Car 6 Aug
ya, wish had more time could have made it better, but was at the lab pretty late last night putting it together, special shout out to @ek for feedback
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31 sats \ 0 replies \ @ek 7 Aug
PlebLab night crew 👊
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @IanMalcolmPhd 6 Aug
Why doesn't someone create a bot which automatically backs up the centralized videos. Then posts the hash of the video as ipfs, ed2k, gnutella2, torrent hash, etc....
No one is using flare video because there's no native mobile app, can't login on mobile, etc....
But still it's good to see these developments.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 6 Aug
Its about starting that process, this is just step one, in time will start pouring more gasoline on it based on interest.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @warif2570 11 Aug
Mantap cuk nonton tv dpt bitcoin
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Octopus 6 Aug outlawed
stackers have outlawed this. turn on wild west mode in your /settings to see outlawed content.
0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satoshi__Nakamoto 6 Aug outlawed
stackers have outlawed this. turn on wild west mode in your /settings to see outlawed content.