Topic: Api

In response to the host's request, Adam Curry commits to implementing Patreon-style paywall functionality into the Podcasting 2.0 API. This will allow creators to offer premium content seamlessly within independent apps. He introduces PodcasterWallet.com as a future hub for creators to verify their feeds and manage their "value blocks" and payment splits, with a full rollout expected in the coming weeks.

The challenges of building viable alternatives to mainstream video platforms like YouTube are discussed, citing the recent shutdown of HookTube due to API changes. The host expresses frustration with the technical limitations of sites like DTube and BitChute. The guest predicts that Reddit's upcoming redesign will eventually drive users toward SaidIt.net, similar to the historical migration from Digg.com.