Reddit Public Access Network

Reddit Public Access Network, commonly known as RPAN, is a live streaming service run by Reddit.[1] Every broadcaster is only given a limited 3 hours of broadcasting time, however this time limit can be extended if streamers receive Awards from other users.[2] The viewers can interact with streams by upvoting or downvoting, chatting and by giving paid awards, which can extend the broadcast time. During the off-air hours, 24/7 streaming is possible to the dedicated subreddits, but with limited slots and capabilities.[3]

"RPAN" redirects here. For the train station in Assam, India, see Rangapara North Junction railway station.
RPAN
Type of site
Live Streaming
URLhttps://reddit.com/rpan
RegistrationOptional for viewing, needed for upvoting, chatting and streaming
LaunchedAugust 19, 2019

History

On August 19, 2019, Reddit announced RPAN. It was said to be in testing, but they were experimenting with making it a permanent program, as well as a way to increase revenue for the platform.[4]

Later, a five-day testing period began. During the testing period, streaming was for a select group of users, allowing 30 minutes of streaming per person and 100 slots.[5] Everyone who participated in the test also received a trophy that can be viewed on the user's profile.

On March 3, 2020, the expansion to different subreddits was announced and later on March 10, more subreddits were announced.[6][7]

Later on April 15, the ability to give awards to expand the broadcast time was introduced. The price of the award influences the amount of time added, so awards that cost a few cents add only a few seconds to the broadcast time, but the larger awards can expand the time by 5 minutes and more.[2]

On July 1, 2020, RPAN Studio was released, an application that allows users to broadcast live from desktop computers. RPAN Studio has been built on top of OBS, an open-source streaming and recording program.[8]

On August 19, 2020, Reddit temporarily made all broadcasts last 2 hours and be in full HD to celebrate the platform turning one year old.[9]

Broadcast subreddits

Reddit has split the network to different subreddits, which are as follows:

  • r/AnimalsOnReddit - Animals and pets
  • r/distantsocializing - COVID-19 and quarantine
  • r/GlamourSchool - Makeup, fashion and beauty
  • r/HeadlineWorthy - News-related things
  • r/HappsNews - Breaking and trending news
  • r/lgbt - LGBT-specific broadcasts[10]
  • r/readwithme - Reading and books
  • r/RedditInTheKitchen - Cooking
  • r/RedditMasterClasses - Teaching and lecturing
  • r/RedditSessions - Music
  • r/shortcircuit - Computers, electronics, science, and technology
  • r/talentShow - Showing off special skills
  • r/tabletoplive - Tabletop games such as board games and card games
  • r/TheArtistStudio - Art, craft, and design
  • r/TheGamerLounge - Video games
  • r/TheYouShow - Talking and chatting
  • r/whereintheworld - Travel and adventuring
  • r/pan - Everything else [11]

Notable broadcasters

References
  1. "index - pan". reddit. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  2. "r/pan - Keep your favorite broadcasts *on air* by giving awards". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  3. "When is RPAN ON-AIR? r/pan". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  4. "Reddit Now Lets You Livestream. What Could Go Wrong?". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  5. Hautala, Laura. "Reddit tests out livestreaming feature called Public Access Network". CNET. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  6. "r/pan - RPAN Update: TO SUBS AND BEYOND!". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  7. "r/pan - RPAN Update: TO SUBS AND BEYOND PART 2!". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  8. "r/RPANStudio - You want a desktop streaming solution, you got it. Introducing RPAN Studio". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  9. r/pan - Celebrate RPANcake day with us!, retrieved 2020-08-19
  10. "r/lgbt - r/lgbt on RPAN for Pride Month is coming to an end..." reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
  11. "What subreddits can I broadcast to? RPAN Wiki". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  12. "r/pan - Oh hey, it's Marc Rebillet. AMA!". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
  13. "How to Make the Most of a Viral Video". medium. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
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