PeerTube is a free and open-source, decentralized, federated video platform powered by ActivityPub. It allows anyone to host video content and create their own independent video platform, interconnected with other PeerTube instances. It is an open-source alternative to YouTube.
Key features include:
- Decentralization: Video hosting is distributed across multiple independent servers (instances), reducing reliance on a single central authority.
- Federation: Instances can connect to each other, allowing users to discover and watch videos from different instances within the network.
- Peer-to-peer (P2P) video distribution: Utilizes WebTorrent to reduce server load by distributing video content among viewers.
- Open Source: The code is publicly available, allowing for community contributions, audits, and customizations.
- ActivityPub support: Enables integration with other ActivityPub-compatible platforms like Mastodon.
- Customization: Instance administrators have full control over their server, including moderation policies and branding.
Use cases:
- Individuals and organizations seeking to host video content independently.
- Communities wanting to create their own video platforms with specific moderation policies.
- Decentralized alternatives to mainstream video hosting services.
- Integration with existing ActivityPub-based social networks.
