A number of people have asked recently if there is livestreaming on the Fediverse.
Yes, there is!
The Fediverse has a dedicated livestreaming platform called @owncast. You can follow #OwnCast accounts from Mastodon etc and you will see posts from the accounts in your timeline when they start streaming.
Owncast has a built-in Twitch-style chat system which you can use either anonymously without logging in, or with an account from Mastodon etc.
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There's a list of recommended OwnCast accounts to follow over on @FediFollows at https://social.growyourown.services/@FediFollows/110928912022702907
There's also an official directory of OwnCast streams at https://directory.owncast.online
If you want to run your own livestream you will need to set up your own server, because OwnCast doesn't currently allow servers to offer signups to outsiders. You'll need to be slightly techy to do this, but as installations go it is relatively painless. More info at https://owncast.online
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There's a list of recommended OwnCast accounts to follow over on @FediFollows at https://social.growyourown.services/@FediFollows/110928912022702907
There's also an official directory of OwnCast streams at https://directory.owncast.online
If you want to run your own livestream you will need to set up your own server, because OwnCast doesn't currently allow servers to offer signups to outsiders. You'll need to be slightly techy to do this, but as installations go it is relatively painless. More info at