Hey there, devs and tech enthusiasts! 👋

Today we're going to dive into the magic behind Watchit. While many know it for revolutionizing how we share content, what you might not know is that Watchit is just the tip of the iceberg. In reality, it's a layer built on top of a super powerful decentralized protocol. As a DevRel and blockchain geek, my mission is not only for you to understand how all of this works, but also to encourage you to dive right in, contribute your crazy ideas, and squeeze every bit of juice out of this ecosystem. We want you to be the stars of our community!

Unraveling the Protocol: What It Does and What It Doesn't

To get a good grasp on how Watchit and its base protocol work, we're going to separate what the protocol handles directly and what it leaves to others. This way, we'll have a clearer idea of what each piece does in this technological puzzle.

Let's take a look at the areas that the protocol does touch and those that are not its thing:

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The Protocol in Action: What It Does and How It Does It!

Hey, want to know what the protocol that Watchit operates on really does? Well, hold on tight, because I'm going to tell you everything. It's like the secret engine that makes everything work wonderfully. Take a look at this list of cool things it handles:

Cool Stuff Does It? How Does It Do It?
Protects your rights Of course! Keeps your creations safe. It's like a digital bodyguard for your content.
Decides who gets in Yes sir! It's like the bouncer at the most exclusive club. Only those with permission get through. (creator’s policies)
Chooses the best content Absolutely! Imagine a film critic, but for all types of content. Only the best of the best makes the cut. (governance)
Checks the distributors That's right! It's like a lie detector to make sure everyone plays fair. (governance)
Handles the money Obviously! Divides the pie fairly. Everyone gets their share without fights.
Protects the content Always! Uses spy tricks so no one can steal or spy on your content.
Organizes the storage You bet! It's like a storage wizard. No matter where you store things, it always knows where they are.
Distributes the content Of course! Whether streaming or downloading, it ensures everything reaches you without problems. Like a super efficient delivery person.
Makes everyone understand each other That's right! It's like a universal translator. Makes all parts of the system speak the same language. (standards)
Makes group decisions Yes sir! It's like a digital assembly (governance). Everyone can have a say about the future of the protocol.

And this is just the beginning, friends. This protocol is like a technological chameleon. It adapts, grows, and evolves with new ideas and technologies. The more folks we get on board with the Protocol, the crazier and cooler stuff we'll be able to pull off! It's like a tech party where everyone's invited to bring their wildest ideas!

Stuff the Protocol Doesn't Touch: The Free-for-All Zone

Cool Stuff Does the Protocol Do It? What's the Deal?
Content Processing Nope! The protocol doesn't mess with specific content formats. It's not into fancy stuff like changing video or audio formats. That's for other cool tools like LivePeer or open-source goodies to handle.
App Layer No way! It doesn't care about how things look on your screen. That's up to the cool cats at Watchit and Lens to figure out.
Storage Not its thing! It doesn't boss around where your stuff gets stored. Distributors can use whatever they want - IPFS, Arweave, 4everland, you name it!

The Grand Design: How Everything Fits Together

So, you're wondering how Watchit's put together? It's like a high-tech sandwich, with layers that work together to make everything run smoothly and keep it decentralized. Here's the lowdown on how all the pieces connect: