The latest articles on Forem by arkA Project (@arka_project_4a91672d6a48). https://forem.com/arka_project_4a91672d6a48 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3612876%2F538c0028-0f86-4216-bfcc-aec59f451e71.png https://forem.com/arka_project_4a91672d6a48 en arkA Project Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:47:26 +0000 https://forem.com/arka_project_4a91672d6a48/open-sourcing-arka-a-universal-video-protocol-inspired-by-rss-4hip https://forem.com/arka_project_4a91672d6a48/open-sourcing-arka-a-universal-video-protocol-inspired-by-rss-4hip <p>I’m open-sourcing a new project called <strong>arkA</strong>, aiming to create a simple, neutral, decentralized video protocol.</p> <p>Think “RSS, but for video.”</p> <p>Key ideas:<br> • universal video metadata schema<br><br> • storage-agnostic (S3, R2, Arweave, IPFS, NAS)<br><br> • reference HTML/JS client<br><br> • optional HLS/DASH/CMAF segment layers<br><br> • creator-controlled distribution<br><br> • no algorithms, no tracking </p> <p>Why it exists:<br> I’m a parent of both neurodiverse and gifted children. They consume a lot of video, and existing platforms are algorithmic black boxes that overstimulate, manipulate, or misguide their development. I want a healthier, predictable ecosystem.</p> <p>Looking for contributors and architectural feedback.</p> <p>Repo: <a href="https://github.com/baconpantsuppercut/arkA" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/baconpantsuppercut/arkA</a><br><br> Discussion board: <a href="https://github.com/baconpantsuppercut/arkA/discussions" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/baconpantsuppercut/arkA/discussions</a></p> opensource protocol webdev video