Livepeer is open-source infrastructure. Contributions range from writing documentation to running nodes to proposing governance changes. Choose the path that fits your skills and availability.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.livepeer.org/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Ways to Contribute
Build Code & Tooling
Contribute to protocol code, SDKs, community tools, or ecosystem applications.
Grants & Programmes
Apply for funded work - grants, accelerators, hackathons, and bug bounties.
Run Infrastructure
Operate an Orchestrator or Gateway node to provide video and AI compute capacity.
Stake LPT
Delegate LPT to Orchestrators to secure the network and earn rewards.
Governance
Propose, discuss, and vote on treasury proposals and protocol changes.
Community Support
Help others in Discord - answer questions, share knowledge, and welcome newcomers.
Documentation
The documentation is open source and accepts contributions via GitHub.- Report issues - File an issue on the docs repository for errors, outdated content, or missing information.
- Submit changes - Fork the repository, edit pages, and open a pull request. Pages are written in MDX (Markdown with JSX components).
- Translate - Live Pioneers coordinates multilingual content across 8+ languages. Contact them to join a translation group.
Community Initiatives
| Initiative | What it does | How to join |
|---|---|---|
| Live Pioneers | Weekly ecosystem recaps, KYO interviews, multilingual content | Apply via their site |
| Livepeer Academy | Tutorials, quests, FAQ, events, tools | Open to all |
| GovWorks | Governance mentorship, SPE templates, proposal support | Notion hub (linked from governance) |
Not Sure Where to Start?
- Developers - Browse open issues on GitHub or check the Dev Hub for funded work.
- Non-technical - Join Discord and start in #general or #support. Community calls are open to everyone - see Events & Streams.
- Researchers - The Governance Forum has active discussions on protocol economics, treasury management, and network architecture.