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Video Upload

Free video transcoding and IPFS hosting for all Skatehive members. Upload your clips, we handle the rest.

🎬 How It Works​

  1. Upload your video
  2. Our servers transcode it to web-optimized format
  3. Video is stored permanently on IPFS
  4. You get an IPFS URL to use in your post

Completely free. No file size limits. Permanent storage.

📊 Real-Time Progress​

Watch your upload in real-time:

  • 🔄 Receiving (5%) - Server receiving your file
  • 🎬 Transcoding (10-80%) - Converting to web format
  • ☁️ Uploading (80-100%) - Storing on IPFS
  • ✅ Complete (100%) - Done!

Skateboard progress bar 🛹 moves as your video processes.

Auto-close: Terminal closes after 10 seconds on success. Click "Keep Open" to cancel.

📤 Upload Methods​

Web App​

  1. Open post composer
  2. Click video upload button
  3. Select file
  4. Wait for processing
  5. URL inserted automatically

Mobile App​

  1. Record or select video
  2. Tap upload
  3. Processing happens in background
  4. Post when ready

Direct Upload​

Use the API endpoint:

curl -X POST https://oracle-api.skatehive.app/upload \
  -F "file=@your-video.mp4" \
  -F "username=yourname"

Response includes IPFS URL.

🎥 Supported Formats​

Input: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM
Output: Web-optimized MP4 (H.264)

Max file size: None (but large files take longer)
Recommended: Under 500MB for faster processing

🛠️ Advanced Options​

API Response​

{
  "ipfs_url": "https://ipfs.skatehive.app/ipfs/Qm...",
  "thumbnail": "https://ipfs.skatehive.app/ipfs/Qm...",
  "duration": 15.5,
  "size": 12458965
}

Thumbnail Generation​

Thumbnails auto-generated at 50% mark. Use in post previews.

Multiple Servers​

Skatehive runs redundant servers with automatic failover. If one is down, another handles your upload seamlessly.

❓ FAQ​

How long does transcoding take?
Usually 1-3 minutes for typical skate clips (30sec-2min).

Can I upload multiple videos?
Yes! Upload as many as you want in parallel.

What if upload fails?
Server automatically retries. Check your internet connection if it keeps failing.

Can I delete videos?
IPFS is permanent storage. Content stays forever (that's the point!).

Does it work on mobile data?
Yes, but WiFi recommended for large files.

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