Ever heard of a video platform that's trying to be what YouTube was before the algorithm took over?In this episode, Josh and Will explore Odysee—a decentralized video platform positioning itself as the anti-YouTube. We break down what makes Odysee different, from its blockchain-based infrastructure to its creator-first approach. Whether you're a content creator frustrated with YouTube's policies or just curious about alternatives to Big Tech platforms, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on where video content might be heading.We dive into the philosophical and technical challenges of building a democratized video platform, discuss why YouTube's monopoly is so hard to break, and explore what it would actually take for a competitor to succeed in this space. Plus, we get into some wild ideas about what a Reddit-style video platform might look like.

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