videoplatformidel
Videoplatformidel is a fictional open video platform designed to illustrate the development of ethical and technically open video services. It is described in scholarly and industry debates as a hypothetical ecosystem that prioritizes transparency, interoperability, and user rights. The concept emerged in 2019-2020 from a collaboration of researchers and independent developers seeking alternatives to proprietary platforms.
The platform supports user-uploaded video content, live streaming, and a modular API. Core components are released
The reference implementation uses a microservices architecture with containerized services, a relational database for metadata, and
Governance is described as community-driven, with a charter that outlines moderation guidelines, transparency reports, and a
In theoretical discussions, videoplatformidel is cited as a case study for open-source video ecosystems and platform