### 📌 Custom Streaming Backend with Livepeer Integration

[davedumto]

📝 Task Description

Build a custom backend for livestreaming that uses the user’s wallet address for authentication and identification. Ignore the previous Livepeer streaming implementation in the repository (it can be used only for reference).

✅ Requirements

• Implement a backend service that ties livestreams to a user’s wallet address.
• Provide endpoints for starting a livestream session.
• Integrate the Livepeer SDK for fetching and viewing livestreams.
• Ensure the new implementation is independent of the old codebase.
• Include clear setup instructions and documentation.

📖 Notes

• The old Livepeer code should not be reused, only referenced for context.
• Authentication and session flow should be wallet-based.
• Questions or uncertainties should be raised for clarification.

[0xdevcollins]

@davedumto
My name is Collins Ikechukwu, an experienced Next.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel developer.

I will:

Build a custom streaming backend with Livepeer integration that uses wallet addresses for authentication and identification.

Tasks:

• Create a new independent Livepeer service layer (lib/streaming/livepeer-service.ts) that's completely separate from the existing implementation
• Implement wallet-based authentication endpoints (/api/v2/streaming/auth/) for stream operations with signature verification
• Build new stream management APIs (/api/v2/streaming/streams/) for create, start, stop, and delete operations tied to wallet addresses
• Develop a wallet-centric playback system (/api/v2/streaming/playback/) that provides direct access via wallet addresses
• Update the database schema minimally to support the new streaming implementation while maintaining backward compatibility
• Create comprehensive setup instructions and API documentation for the new streaming backend

Approach:

• Leverage the existing wallet authentication system (StarkNet integration) and PostgreSQL database infrastructure
• Implement wallet signature verification for all streaming operations
• Use the Livepeer SDK for stream creation, playback, and health monitoring
• Ensure each wallet can have one active stream with proper session management
• Maintain clean separation from the current Livepeer implementation while reusing the established user management system

Deliverables:

• Complete streaming backend service with wallet-based authentication
• New API endpoints for stream lifecycle management
• Updated database schema for the new implementation
• Comprehensive documentation and setup instructions
• Integration examples and testing guidelines

ETA: 2-3 days