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Description
Alfacast is a screen mirroring and streaming application that allows users to send live desktop or mobile video to other devices over a local network. The application is available across macOS, iOS, tvOS, Fire OS, Android, Android TV, Wear OS, Linux, and Windows, making it suitable for mixed-device environments. Its peer-to-peer architecture enables direct device-to-device streaming, while peer-to-many support allows a single source to broadcast to multiple viewers simultaneously. Desktop systems can stream to as many as 32 channels at once, while supported mobile devices can broadcast to up to eight channels. Alfacast includes automatic local-network discovery, so compatible devices can be detected without QR codes, manual IP entry, or individual user setup. The platform supports H.264, H.265, VP8, and VP9 video codecs and automatically selects the encoder on the streaming side while allowing decoder selection on the viewing device. Video can be streamed at resolutions up to 4K Ultra HD and frame rates of up to 60 frames per second. Alfacast is completely software-based and does not require a separate streaming server, dedicated hardware appliance, or centralized server node. Connections and broadcasts are protected using end-to-end encryption with AES and RSA methods. Alfacast is intended for home users, educators, presenters, businesses, and technical teams that need cross-platform screen mirroring or multi-device broadcasting with minimal setup.
Description
While traditional HTTP allows for file downloads from a single server sequentially, peer-to-peer IPFS enables the retrieval of file fragments from multiple nodes simultaneously, resulting in significant bandwidth reductions. This method can achieve bandwidth savings of up to 60% for video content, allowing for the effective distribution of large amounts of data without unnecessary duplication. Interestingly, the average life expectancy of a web page is merely 100 days before it disappears entirely, highlighting the fragility of our current digital landscape. Such transience is concerning, and IPFS addresses this issue by facilitating the creation of robust networks for data mirroring; additionally, its use of content addressing ensures that files are automatically versioned. The Internet has historically driven innovation by acting as a great equalizer in society, yet the growing centralization of power poses a significant threat to this progress. By providing tools that support an open and equitable web, IPFS remains committed to fulfilling the original ideals of a decentralized Internet. As we move forward, it is crucial for technology like IPFS to flourish, ensuring that information remains accessible and resilient in the face of change.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
DAppNode
Eternum
Fission
Glitter
Holograph
IPFS Cluster
Infura
Kaleido
Manta Network
NEAR
Integrations
DAppNode
Eternum
Fission
Glitter
Holograph
IPFS Cluster
Infura
Kaleido
Manta Network
NEAR
Pricing Details
$0
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Alfacast team
Founded
2019
Country
Armenia
Website
alfacast.net
Vendor Details
Company Name
Protocol Labs
Country
United States
Website
ipfs.io