By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated May 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 […]
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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated May 2026 RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) is a TCP-based protocol used to send live video from an encoder to a streaming platform, a process called ingest. Originally developed for Adobe Flash playback, RTMP today functions almost exclusively as an ingest standard. […]
By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated May 2026 If one thing defines the 2020s, it’s probably the rise of the hustle and grind culture. There are plenty of online gurus giving people unreasonable advice about constantly buying real estate or investing in the latest crypto craze. They […]
By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated May 2026 Finding the right VOD hosting platform to fit your needs is a tall task. With so many options on the market today, getting the right balance of ease of use and all the bells and whistles you want to […]
By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated May 2026 Choosing the right VOD platform is one of the most consequential decisions a broadcaster or business will make in 2026. Get it right and you unlock a scalable, monetisable content channel that works around the clock. Get it wrong […]

















