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What is Let’s Fo Live (LFL)?

LFL is self-hosted livestream software. You run it on your own domain and server, and it can connect to Nostr for chat/zaps and to streaming backends for delivery.

Do I need my own domain and server?

For full control, yes. LFL is designed for people who want to own their setup and not depend on a platform. You can run it on a VPS or dedicated server and point your domain to it.

What is “activation”?

Activation is a simple daily unlock for live features (like chat, zaps, and certain streaming tools). It’s designed to reduce spam/abuse and help cover ongoing development and infrastructure costs.

It is not a subscription. You activate only when you want to stream. When you’re not activated, the site can still be used — some live-only features stay locked.

The activation amount can change over time. The current value is shown where activation is offered.

Is LFL Bitcoin-only?

Yes. LFL is built around Bitcoin and Lightning for payments and zaps. Bitcoin/Lightning payments are generally irreversible.

How does chat work?

Chat uses Nostr. Viewers typically need a Nostr-capable wallet/extension or client to post messages. Streamers choose which relays to listen to for comments.

Viewer-only pages can still display chat even if the viewer can’t post.

Why do relays matter?

Nostr is relay-based. If a viewer posts to relays the stream isn’t monitoring, their messages may not show up. LFL makes it easy to publish/listen on chosen relays.

What are “streaming backends”?

A backend is the service that receives your stream ingest (RTMP/SRT/etc.) and delivers playback (HLS/Web). Different backends can have different speed, latency, reliability, and features (like VOD/recordings).

Backends are third-party services and may change, fail, throttle, or restrict access at any time.

Does LFL include recordings and VOD playback?

LFL can support recordings/VOD depending on the backend you connect to. Some backends offer recording features, others are live-only.

Who owns the content and audience?

You do. Your content lives on your domain, and your community can follow you through Nostr. LFL is built to avoid platform lock-in.

Where do I get help?

Official announcements and support are provided through the community and your official channels.

Forum: forum.letsfo.com