Artbot – Video Streaming Platform
Artbot LLC • 08/2019 — 12/2019
ReactNodeExpressIPFSHTML/CSSDigitalOceanRancher
Overview
Developed a platform similar to YouTube enabling uploads, streaming, and creator earnings.
Problem
- High video storage/bandwidth costs and complex upload/streaming workflows.
Approach
- Built a MERN platform and explored IPFS to reduce storage cost and improve distribution.
Architecture
- React frontend + Node/Express backend + IPFS storage; deployed on DigitalOcean.
Challenges
- Large file handling, streaming reliability, deployment/log visibility.
Outcome
- Shipped a working streaming platform with scalable storage approach.
Highlights
- Built backend APIs using Node Express.
- Implemented IPFS for cost-effective video storage.
- Deployed on DigitalOcean and managed logs/ops using Rancher.
Tech stack
React • Node • Express • IPFS • HTML/CSS • DigitalOcean • Rancher
Demo / Media
Screenshots
Key flows and configuration screens from the production system.