https://github.com/ZorrillosDev/watchit-desktop

Open movies everywhere
https://github.com/ZorrillosDev/watchit-desktop

dao decentralization distribution freedom ip monetization web3

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Open movies everywhere

Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/ZorrillosDev/watchit-desktop
Owner: WatchItDev
Created: 2020-11-16T19:15:40.000Z (over 5 years ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2025-04-17T22:45:02.000Z (about 1 year ago)
Last Synced: 2025-04-18T09:55:21.086Z (about 1 year ago)
Topics: dao, decentralization, distribution, freedom, ip, monetization, web3
Language: TypeScript
Homepage: https://watchit.movie
Size: 237 MB
Stars: 346
Watchers: 9
Forks: 37
Open Issues: 91
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md

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README

# WatchIt
[![codecov](https://codecov.io/gh/WatchItDev/watchit-app/graph/badge.svg?token=LQSOJRMXIY)](https://codecov.io/gh/WatchItDev/watchit-app)

WatchIt represents a transformative innovation in how audiovisual content is consumed and disseminated. Built on decentralized principles and powered by blockchain technology, the platform ensures secure, equitable, and dynamic content delivery through a network of distributed nodes. This architecture not only enhances system resilience but also fosters meaningful collaboration between creators and audiences, creating a vibrant and sustainable ecosystem.

![App Preview](image.png)

By eliminating reliance on centralized servers, WatchIt paves the way for a transparent and efficient content distribution model. It empowers users to actively contribute and benefit from a decentralized network, establishing a future-forward framework for media sharing and interaction on a global scale.

## Features

- **Decentralized Content Delivery:** Content is shared through a secure, blockchain-supported network of distributors, ensuring scalability, robustness, and consistent availability across diverse geographical and technical landscapes.
- **Advanced Search and Filtering:** Users can seamlessly discover and explore content through precision-engineered tools tailored to individual preferences.
- **Optimized Playback Performance:** Experience uninterrupted, high-quality streaming with adaptive technology that dynamically adjusts to varying network conditions and device capabilities.
- **Enhanced Creator-Fan Interaction:** Enjoy a suite of social tools including interactive comments, personalized recommendations, and sharing options that strengthen the connection between creators and their audiences.
- **Flexible Monetization Models:** Empower creators with customizable access policies, enabling subscriptions, rentals, and direct purchases to suit their unique audience and content needs.

## Built with Synapse Technology

WatchIt leverages the innovative Synapse protocol for its secure and decentralized content distribution. By utilizing Synapse, WatchIt ensures robust access management, transparent royalty transactions, and a scalable infrastructure. This integration exemplifies how decentralized technology can revolutionize media distribution, ensuring fairness and resilience without relying on centralized systems.

## Getting Started

Embark on your journey with WatchIt and join the decentralized entertainment movement. Here’s how you can get involved:

- Visit our official site: [watchit.movie](https://watchit.movie)
- Join our community discussions: [Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#watchit\:matrix.org) | [Discord](https://discord.gg/VdGMqNJgFq) | [Telegram](https://t.me/watchitofficial) | [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/user/Watchit_V/)
- Support us on Open Collective: [Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/watchit)
- Explore our insights: [WatchIt - Open Movies](https://watchit.notion.site/A-New-Era-for-Creators-Countdown-to-the-First-Stage-of-Watchit-130c4b73826a80199722fa62137868bd?pvs=4)

## Contributors ✨

Thanks goes to these wonderful people ([emoji key](https://allcontributors.org/docs/en/emoji-key)):

_{FranciscoGarcia}
📖 💻

_{Jacob Peralta}
💻 🎨 📝 🤔 📓

_{Mark Robert Henderson}
🧑‍🏫 💻 👀 📓

_vaultec
🤔 📓 📢

_phillmac
🤔 📓 📢 💻 🚇

_vasa
👀

_danrobi11
🤔 📓 🐛

_Ѵ∑1L
🤔 🐛 📓

_{Jadson G. Matos}
🤔

_{Farick Mena}
🤔 📦 📓

_mathiassond
📓 🐛

_{Yoseph Kurnia Soenggoro}
🤔

_olwe1
🐛

_Stake2
🐛