Live streaming technology has made leaps and bounds in the past few years. Thanks to these developments, it’s possible for broadcasters with little to no technical knowledge to produce high-quality streams. One of the most important types of technology that works behind the scenes to deliver video files in real-time are streaming protocols. While there […]
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Dacast Editorial Team — reviewed by Dacast’s streaming infrastructure specialists. March 2026 WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is an open-source protocol that enables real-time audio, video, and data sharing directly between web browsers and applications — no plugins required. Developed by Google and standardized by the W3C in 2021, it powers video conferencing, browser-based live streaming, and […]
Dacast Editorial Team — reviewed by Dacast’s streaming infrastructure specialists. March 2026 Live video is growing faster than ever. The global streaming market is projected to surpass $225 billion by 2032, growing at an 18.5% CAGR from 2024. Mobile viewing, broadband expansion, AI-powered workflows, and the rise of interactive content are fueling this shift. Churches, […]
Dacast Editorial Team — reviewed by Dacast’s streaming infrastructure specialists. Updated : March 2026 RTMP ingest is the process of sending a live video feed from an encoder to an online video platform (OVP). The encoder connects to the platform using an RTMP URL and stream key, transmitting continuous video data that the platform then […]
HLS streaming (HTTP Live Streaming) is a video delivery protocol developed by Apple that breaks a stream into small segments and delivers them over standard HTTP using an M3U8 playlist file. It is the dominant standard for reaching the widest range of devices—from smartphones to smart TVs—with adaptive bitrate playback and CDN-friendly scale. When Flash […]