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by FrozenTuna 3063 days ago
Why would I run a node on something like this? What's the incentive?

It breaks down 4 benefits:

Free up content creators. Sure, or they could, you know, throw it up on youtube, twitch, vimeo, or any other centralized app.

New channels. This is just shit writing. This is 90% the same thing as bullet 1.

Advertising and Free Content. Again, see all the other centralized apps. Also, there would 100% need to be a middle man. Thats what a decentralized block chain is. Hosting a blockchain has costs. Especially something as space consuming as video hosting.

Paid Content. Still a problem already solved by not being on a decentralized application. I can't wrap my head around why someone wouldn't just host their own content if they have anywhere near enough money to produce content good enough to charge for.