Social Livestream PlatformDevelopment at Scale
This is a next-generation livestream platform designed to let anyone share their passions instantly with a global audience. Built as both an entertainment hub and a social network, it enables real-time interaction through voice chat, comments, and creative visual tools. The platform also supports a secure monetization model, helping streamers grow their fanbase while turning engagement into income.
About the project
We collaborated with an established entertainment brand to engineer a scalable social livestream platform integrating real-time video streaming, voice interaction capabilities, and comprehensive monetization features.
Utilizing a microservices architecture and responsive cross-platform design principles, our team delivered a seamless user experience across both mobile and web environments, engineered to support high concurrent user volumes and diverse content creator communities.
Approach & Strategy
Our development strategy prioritized creating an interactive, high-performance platform capable of sustaining live engagement at scale.
We architected the system to support continuous video streaming, low-latency voice communication, and synchronized cross-platform functionality, while maintaining an intuitive user interface that caters to both content creators and their audiences. The approach balanced technical robustness with user experience considerations throughout the development lifecycle.
Service
Platform
Back-end/Web/Mobile
Industry
Entertainment/Social Network
Team size
25 persons
Technology Approach
The platform was constructed on a scalable microservices architecture utilizing MoleculerJS as the core framework for backend services, ensuring efficient service discovery and load balancing. The web interface was developed with NextJS and ReactJS to deliver server-side rendering and responsive user experiences. For real-time audio and video capabilities, we integrated the Agora platform to handle low-latency streaming and voice chat functionality. MongoDB served as the primary database for managing user profiles, stream metadata, and engagement data, while Docker containerization enabled consistent deployment and scaling across development, staging, and production environments.
Product Core Features
Content creators can initiate instant live video broadcasts from both mobile devices and web platforms, with the system maintaining stable performance throughout extended streaming sessions. The architecture ensures minimal latency and consistent video quality even during periods of high concurrent viewership.
The platform incorporates multi-faceted interaction tools including integrated voice chat, real-time comment streaming, and a Dual-Live feature that enables collaborative broadcasting. These features foster dynamic community engagement and direct viewer-streamer interaction.
Streamers can enhance their broadcast presentations using advanced facial filters, animated stickers, and custom visual effects. These creative tools enable content creators to express their unique styles and build distinctive channel identities that attract and retain followers.
A comprehensive gifting and rewards system provides creators with multiple revenue streams from their audience. The platform also features seamless ecosystem integration, allowing users to synchronize accounts and transfer loyalty points for in-app purchases and premium features.
Our Solutions
Our solution combined robust web and mobile development with a modern tech stack, leveraging JavaScript, Swift, and Kotlin alongside frameworks like MoleculerJS, NextJS, and ReactJS. Supported by efficient project management tools such as Git, JIRA, and Google Sheets, we delivered practical, reliable implementations that addressed the project’s technical challenges with precision.
Technology
Web / Mobile Development
Programming Languages
JavaScript, Swift, Kotlin
Frameworks
MoleculerJS, NextJS, ReactJS
Management Tools
Git, JIRA, Google Sheets
Our Roles
- Business Analysis
- Project Management
- Development
Project Outcomes
The project successfully achieved its primary milestones and delivered a stable, feature-complete platform that aligns with the client's strategic objectives. The system has demonstrated robust performance during testing phases and is positioned for successful market deployment.
- Completion of all development deliverables within the originally defined project scope and specifications.
- Successful technical integration with the client's existing digital ecosystem and legacy systems.
- Significant performance improvements for extended livestream sessions, addressing initial device compatibility challenges.
- Successful progression through User Acceptance Testing with positive stakeholder feedback and minimal critical issues identified.
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