Open Grant Proposal: RelayStream: Decentralized 4K IPTV Archival & Retrieval
RelayStream:
Proposal Category: Integrations, Storage,
Individual or Entity Name: Val IT Tech Solutions, LLC
Proposer: tvmateocmd-design
Project Repo(s) https://github.com/tvmateocmd-design/open-strm-standard
(Optional) Filecoin ecosystem affiliations: None
(Optional) Technical Sponsor: None
Do you agree to open source all work you do on behalf of this RFP under the MIT/Apache-2 dual-license?: Please respond with "Yes" or "No". Yes
Project Summary
RelayStream is a modular, decentralized IPTV orchestration layer designed to solve the "permanence problem" in digital broadcasting. While traditional IPTV relies on centralized, fragile servers that are prone to downtime and censorship, RelayStream utilizes a "Frankenstein" stack—leveraging Solana for instant payment settlement and Filecoin for verifiable, long-term storage of media assets.
The project addresses the need for a high-fidelity (4K) media pipeline that doesn't rely on AWS or Google Cloud. By integrating Filecoin as the cold-storage and archival layer, RelayStream allows broadcasters to "checkpoint" their live streams into immutable archives. This ensures that historical broadcasts, community media, and premium IPTV content remain accessible and verifiable without the recurring costs of centralized cloud storage. -->
Impact
The Filecoin ecosystem currently excels at storing large datasets, but it lacks "active" consumer media use cases that bridge high-velocity chains like Solana. RelayStream solves this by creating a direct pipeline where video chunks are transcoded and pushed to Filecoin. This introduces a massive, recurring stream of verifiable data to the network from the multi-billion dollar IPTV market.
The pain point we address is "Link Rot" and data loss in the independent streaming sector. If a central host goes down, years of content disappear. By getting this right, we prove that Filecoin is the "Backbone of Media History." The risk of not getting this right is the continued monopolization of media by three major cloud providers. Success looks like a "one-click" archival system where a Solana-based broadcaster can store a 24-hour 4K stream on Filecoin for a fraction of the cost of traditional storage. -->
Outcomes
Relay-to-Filecoin Archival SDK: A toolset that automatically segments live streams and pushes them to Filecoin/IPFS via the Lighthouse or NFT.storage gateways.-->
Proof-of-Archive Dashboard: A UI (hosted on the RelayStream portal) that displays Filecoin CID (Content Identifiers) for every broadcast hour, allowing users to verify their content is safely on-chain.-->
Open-STRM Indexing Standard: A specification for how decentralized IPTV metadata should be formatted to ensure compatibility between Solana (state) and Filecoin (storage).-->
Data Onboarding
Based on current IPTV stream bitrates (4K at ~25Mbps):
Month #1: 500 GB (Initial pilot streams)
Month #3: 5 TB (Beta testing with early partner broadcasters)
Month #6: 25 TB (Scaling to community-driven channels)
Month #12: 100+ TB (Full production rollout)
If question is not applicable, please disregard and proceed to "Adoption, Reach, and Growth Strategies"
Adoption, Reach, and Growth Strategies
Our target audience includes independent IPTV operators, decentralized media creators, and the existing 12,000+ holders in our extended ecosystem. We are currently engaging them through our active Telegram and X (Twitter) community.
To onboard the first 100 users, we will offer "Storage Subsidies"—where users who hold the $RSTRM token on Solana have their Filecoin storage fees covered by the grant-funded RelayStream treasury. -->
Development Roadmap
Milestone 1: Filecoin Storage Integration (Core Pipeline)
Milestone 2: The "Proof-of-Archive" Dashboard
Total Budget Requested
| Milestone # | Description | Deliverables | Completion Date | Funding |
| 1 | Core Integration | Storage SDK & Github Repo | June 30, 2026 | $5,000 |
| 2 | Verifiable UI | Proof-of-Archive Dashboard | Aug 15, 2026 | $5,000 |
Maintenance and Upgrade Plans
The project will be maintained via the $RSTRM Treasury. Long-term upgrades include migrating to the Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) to automate storage deal renewals directly via Solana-to-Filecoin smart contract calls. -->
Team
Team Members
Solo Founder: [Michael Lipson/tvmateocmd-design] - Architecture, Full-stack Dev, and Ecosystem Lead.
Team Member LinkedIn Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lipson-5889a53a7
Team Website
https://relaystream.net/
Relevant Experience
I am the creator of the EMS Companion App (30k+ downloads) and have spent years optimizing data delivery for high-performance IPTV systems. I have successfully launched the $RSTRM token on Solana and built the "Relay Tunnel" infrastructure that this grant will expand.
Team code repositories
Additional Information
Open Grant Proposal:
RelayStream: Decentralized 4K IPTV Archival & RetrievalRelayStream:
Proposal Category:
Integrations,Storage,Individual or Entity Name: Val IT Tech Solutions, LLC
Proposer:
tvmateocmd-designProject Repo(s) https://github.com/tvmateocmd-design/open-strm-standard
(Optional) Filecoin ecosystem affiliations:
None(Optional) Technical Sponsor:
NoneDo you agree to open source all work you do on behalf of this RFP under the MIT/Apache-2 dual-license?: Please respond with "Yes" or "No". Yes
Project Summary
RelayStream is a modular, decentralized IPTV orchestration layer designed to solve the "permanence problem" in digital broadcasting. While traditional IPTV relies on centralized, fragile servers that are prone to downtime and censorship, RelayStream utilizes a "Frankenstein" stack—leveraging Solana for instant payment settlement and Filecoin for verifiable, long-term storage of media assets.
The project addresses the need for a high-fidelity (4K) media pipeline that doesn't rely on AWS or Google Cloud. By integrating Filecoin as the cold-storage and archival layer, RelayStream allows broadcasters to "checkpoint" their live streams into immutable archives. This ensures that historical broadcasts, community media, and premium IPTV content remain accessible and verifiable without the recurring costs of centralized cloud storage. -->
Impact
The Filecoin ecosystem currently excels at storing large datasets, but it lacks "active" consumer media use cases that bridge high-velocity chains like Solana. RelayStream solves this by creating a direct pipeline where video chunks are transcoded and pushed to Filecoin. This introduces a massive, recurring stream of verifiable data to the network from the multi-billion dollar IPTV market.
The pain point we address is "Link Rot" and data loss in the independent streaming sector. If a central host goes down, years of content disappear. By getting this right, we prove that Filecoin is the "Backbone of Media History." The risk of not getting this right is the continued monopolization of media by three major cloud providers. Success looks like a "one-click" archival system where a Solana-based broadcaster can store a 24-hour 4K stream on Filecoin for a fraction of the cost of traditional storage. -->
Outcomes
Relay-to-Filecoin Archival SDK: A toolset that automatically segments live streams and pushes them to Filecoin/IPFS via the Lighthouse or NFT.storage gateways.-->
Proof-of-Archive Dashboard: A UI (hosted on the RelayStream portal) that displays Filecoin CID (Content Identifiers) for every broadcast hour, allowing users to verify their content is safely on-chain.-->
Open-STRM Indexing Standard: A specification for how decentralized IPTV metadata should be formatted to ensure compatibility between Solana (state) and Filecoin (storage).-->
Data Onboarding
Based on current IPTV stream bitrates (4K at ~25Mbps):
Month #1: 500 GB (Initial pilot streams)
Month #3: 5 TB (Beta testing with early partner broadcasters)
Month #6: 25 TB (Scaling to community-driven channels)
Month #12: 100+ TB (Full production rollout)
If question is not applicable, please disregard and proceed to "Adoption, Reach, and Growth Strategies"
Adoption, Reach, and Growth Strategies
Our target audience includes independent IPTV operators, decentralized media creators, and the existing 12,000+ holders in our extended ecosystem. We are currently engaging them through our active Telegram and X (Twitter) community.
To onboard the first 100 users, we will offer "Storage Subsidies"—where users who hold the $RSTRM token on Solana have their Filecoin storage fees covered by the grant-funded RelayStream treasury. -->
Development Roadmap
Milestone 1: Filecoin Storage Integration (Core Pipeline)
Functionality: Establish the bridge between the RelayStream "Tunnel" and Filecoin. Automated uploading of .ts video segments.
Team: 1 (Lead Developer/Founder)
Funding Required: $5,000
Timeline: June 2026
Milestone 2: The "Proof-of-Archive" Dashboard
Functionality: A web-based UI where Solana wallet holders can view their archived content CIDs and verify storage deals on the Filecoin network.
Team: 1 (Lead Developer/Founder)
Funding Required: $5,000
Timeline: August 2026
Total Budget Requested
| Milestone # | Description | Deliverables | Completion Date | Funding |
| 1 | Core Integration | Storage SDK & Github Repo | June 30, 2026 | $5,000 |
| 2 | Verifiable UI | Proof-of-Archive Dashboard | Aug 15, 2026 | $5,000 |
Maintenance and Upgrade Plans
The project will be maintained via the $RSTRM Treasury. Long-term upgrades include migrating to the Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) to automate storage deal renewals directly via Solana-to-Filecoin smart contract calls. -->
Team
Team Members
Solo Founder: [Michael Lipson/tvmateocmd-design] - Architecture, Full-stack Dev, and Ecosystem Lead.
Team Member LinkedIn Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lipson-5889a53a7
Team Website
https://relaystream.net/
Relevant Experience
I am the creator of the EMS Companion App (30k+ downloads) and have spent years optimizing data delivery for high-performance IPTV systems. I have successfully launched the $RSTRM token on Solana and built the "Relay Tunnel" infrastructure that this grant will expand.
Team code repositories
Additional Information