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Livepeer

LPT · Livepeer

UtilityStaked by video-transcoding node operators on the Livepeer network.

What it is

Livepeer is a decentralized, token-incentivized live video streaming and transcoding infrastructure network.

Technology & consensus

Delegated staking coordinates work: token holders bond LPT to transcoders (or run transcoder nodes) that perform video transcoding. Work verification and slashing secure honest transcoder behavior. The 2017 paper predates the later Streamflow protocol upgrades.

Token utility

LPT is the staking and coordination token used to bond, delegate, and secure transcoder participation and to earn inflationary rewards. Broadcasters pay for transcoding in ETH, so LPT is not the medium of exchange for services.

Key risks & notes

The 2017 paper predates major protocol upgrades, so some details are dated. Inflation-based rewards dilute non-participants. Transcoding verification and slashing design are complex. It competes with centralized cloud video infrastructure.

Primary source

Read the official whitepaper →

Research status

Classification: Whitepaper read · Researched · Source material: official project documents only.

Machine-readable summary →

👁️ Evidence dossier

Verification classClass BFORA-01 scale — verification, not a quality ranking
Claim type · Utility / gas token
What does the holder own?

Title, redemption claim, fractional ownership, reserve exposure — or just narrative.

LPT is Livepeer's staking/coordination token: orchestrators stake LPT to perform video transcoding work and earn fees plus newly minted LPT, and delegators bond LPT to node operators. It is explicitly not the medium of exchange for services (fees are paid in ETH/stablecoins).

high confidence

Evidence: [1] · [2]

Verified
Who holds the underlying?

Needs an identifiable custodian or entity — not a wallet address or a label.

No underlying exists by design. LPT is an inflationary bearer protocol token with no backing claim and no custodian; protocol slashing applies to misbehaving nodes.

high confidence

Evidence: [1]

Verified
How are reserves checked?

Custodian records → inventory → third-party audit → supply reconciliation.

No reserves exist by design; LPT inflates per a dynamic mechanism (annualized daily inflation around 28% in Q4 2025 per Messari) and supply is auditable on-chain as an ERC-20 token.

medium confidence

Evidence: [1] · [2]

Verified
How does redemption work?

Eligibility, minimums, fees, KYC, settlement — and what happens to the token.

No redemption is promised. Unbonding/un-staking after the unbonding period is a withdrawal of protocol collateral, not redemption against an issuer.

high confidence

Evidence: [1]

Verified
Who is liable if redemption fails?

A legally accountable entity and jurisdiction — not a DAO label.

Livepeer, Inc. is identified as the legal entity behind the project (co-founded by Doug Petkanics and Eric Tang). Researched 2026-09-15: jurisdiction of incorporation not publicly confirmed.

low confidence

Evidence: [1]

Partially verified

❔ UNVERIFIED means not yet researched — not disproven. Rows marked “researched” were investigated and independent evidence was not found. Coverage expands as FORTUNA verifies. This dossier was researched 2026-09-15. Method: FORA-01 Asset Claim Verification Protocol.

❔ Frequently asked questions

What is Livepeer (LPT)?

Livepeer is a decentralized, token-incentivized live video streaming and transcoding infrastructure network.

What does the holder own?

LPT is Livepeer's staking/coordination token: orchestrators stake LPT to perform video transcoding work and earn fees plus newly minted LPT, and delegators bond LPT to node operators. It is explicitly not the medium of exchange for services (fees are paid in ETH/stablecoins).

What is Livepeer's verification status?

Livepeer (LPT) carries verification class B (Class B): a mix of VERIFIED and PARTIALLY VERIFIED with no UNVERIFIED and no CONTRADICTED findings. What would change it: Independent evidence closing the partially verified gaps would move it to Class A.

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