> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.555hyper.link/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Render stream

## Overview

Render Stream is a Solana‑native studio designed to replace traditional desktop encoders with a web‑first, creator‑focused workflow. It powers Always‑On channels, low‑latency ingest, and wallet‑controlled automation that ties directly into the 555 OS (CTRL, Gamification, Monetization, Expand).

<Info>
  Key benefits: Always‑On programming, extended session uptime, low‑latency routing, wallet‑configured controls, and direct integration with CTRL, 555 Engine, and the Monetization pipeline.
</Info>

## Key Capabilities

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Resilient Uptime" icon="clock">
    Continuous, failover‑ready ingest with auto‑recovery and health checks.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Low-Latency Servers" icon="zap">
    Choose regional servers to minimize end-to-end delay for interactive
    streams.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Crypto-Native Controls" icon="wallet">
    Configure permissions and actions from your wallet; wire in gamification and on‑chain triggers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Always‑On Programming" icon="play-circle">
    Keep your channel active when you’re offline with scheduled clips, mini‑games, raids/quests, and the 555 Lottery.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Auto Pilot Scheduling" icon="sparkles">
    Let the Render Agent recommend and rotate programming, ad breaks, and quests to maximize engagement and revenue.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Stream‑Level 555 Lottery" icon="gift">
    Enable a lottery for your own channel so your viewers and holders can participate without the global threshold.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Setup

### Option A: Native Render Stream (Studio Beta)

Use the web control surface and wallet auth to start a stream without desktop encoders.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Auto‑Optimized Routing">
    We automatically route your stream to the best region and server based on
    audience distribution and live health metrics. Manual override is available
    in advanced settings if needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Wallet & Configure Access">
    Connect your Solana wallet to set stream ownership and define controller
    permissions (e.g., moderator wallets). If integrating Pump.fun, ensure the
    project wallet has the required scopes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Stream & Monitor Health">
    Start the session from the control surface. Monitor ingest health, bitrate,
    dropped frames, and auto-recovery status.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Schedule Always‑On (Optional)">
    Add a basic offline schedule: clips (from past streams and social channels), mini‑games, raids/quests, and 555 Lottery windows. You can also hand this off to Auto Pilot.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Option B: OBS Browser Source (Fallback)

If you are transitioning from OBS or need a hybrid setup, add the Render overlay as a browser source while you migrate scenes.

```bash theme={null}
# OBS Browser Source (example)
# 1) Sources → Add → Browser Source
# 2) Name: "Render Overlay"
# 3) URL: https://555.rendernet.work/overlay
# 4) Width: 1920, Height: 1080
# 5) Enable "Shutdown source when not visible"
```

<Tip>
  Prefer the native Render Stream path for lowest latency and simpler
  operations. Use the OBS Browser Source during migration only.
</Tip>

## Creator Token Integration

If you already have a Creator Token, connect it to add token trading fees into your revenue stream. If you don’t, you can mint a Creator Token with
[Render Expand](/products/render-expand) — it wires your token into the flywheel automatically.

* Staker eligibility: all stakers are eligible for revenue sharing based on their staked amount
* Staking choice: creators may configure staking to their own token or to \$555
* Buybacks: a minimum of 20% of all creator revenue is used to buy back the staked token (creators can raise this above 20%)
* Controls: gate actions (chat modes, overlay triggers) behind \$555 or Creator Token thresholds; associate moderator wallets for management

See also: [Creator Tokens](/tokenomics/creator-tokens) · [Fee Distribution (10/20/70)](/tokenomics/fee-distribution)

## Operations & Reliability

* **Session Recovery:** Automatic reconnection and state recovery for transient network events.
* **Health Metrics:** Ingest health, frame drops, CPU/network load recommendations, bitrate guidance.
* **Failover & Regions:** Region selection with hot fallback; published bitrate and resolution limits per region (subject to change as capacity grows).

## Roadmap: Decentralized Stream

* Peer‑assisted distribution and resilient ingest
* Community‑operated nodes with performance and reputation metrics
* Censorship‑resistant architecture governed by a future DAO

## Cross-Links

* Migration Guide: [OBS Replacement Migration](/guides/obs-migration)
* Developer SDK: [Render Stream SDK](/guides/render-stream-sdk)
* Dashboard: [CTRL Panel](/products/ctrl-control-panel)
* Gamification: [555 Engine](/products/555-gamification)
* Monetization: [Monetization Module](/products/monetization-module)