BuzzShow

What BuzzShow does

BuzzShow Inc. is a privately held, blockchain-based decentralized video-sharing platform founded in 2018 and incorporated in Israel, with operational headquarters listed in Utrecht, Netherlands. The platform allows users to upload, curate, share, view, and stream video content and rewards every category of participant — creators, curators, viewers, sharers, and node operators — with a native utility token called Goldies (GLDY), convertible at 1,000 Goldies to 1 GLDY (base value $0.50) and capped at 150 million tokens. Underlying infrastructure uses IPFS for peer-to-peer content storage and delivery, supplemented by proprietary Frontier and Forerunner node architecture; the company migrated to its own independent third-generation blockchain with alpha in Q3 2022 and open beta in Q4 2022.

The product surface comprises the core BuzzShow platform (web and mobile), a BuzzShow Prime premium subscription tier, BuzzShow Shorts for short-form video, a wallet supporting internal Goldies balances and external Ethereum wallets via MetaMask, and a planned video NFT marketplace developed with content partner ODMedia. Monetization is exclusively token-denominated: native advertising, video-on-demand subscriptions, video licensing royalties, NFT marketplace fees, and a staking program offering a 75% quarterly yield (300% APY) on Goldies balances. GLDY is distributed through CoinTiger, Probit (Korea), Uniswap, and Pancakeswap.

The company is founder-led by Offer Kohen and operates with a 1-10 employee base, supplemented by three named advisors covering content licensing (Sjef Pijnenburg, ODMedia/Expoza), financial and risk management (Maarten van Wieren, Deloitte), and South Asia (Rupin Dang, Wilderness Films India). BuzzShow is GDPR- and CCPA-aware and markets through organic social, referral programs, and earned media (Forbes, Entrepreneur, Nasdaq). No external funding rounds, named enterprise customers, or revenue figures have been disclosed.

Name

BuzzShow

Legal name

BuzzShow Inc.

Website

https://buzzshow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BuzzShow is a blockchain-based decentralized video platform that rewards creators, curators, viewers, and sharers with its native GLDY (Goldies) token, serving global B2C users via IPFS storage and a proprietary proof-of-contribution algorithm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decentralized Video Sharing Platform

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Play-to-Earn & Reward Platforms (questing, loyalty, airdrop mechanics) (FSAPAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

NFT Commerce, Ticketing & Utility Enablement (token-gated access, memberships, passes, ticketing rails) (FSAPAFAJ), Micropayments & Streaming Payments (Crypto) (FSADAIAM), Cloud Mining & Hashrate Marketplace Services (FSADAOAC)

Keywords

• Decentralized video platform
• Blockchain video sharing
• Crypto rewards platform
• Creator economy platform
• Peer-to-peer video streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Native Advertising (GLDY payments): BuzzShow focuses exclusively on Native Advertising revenue, which must be paid in GLDY tokens. Advertising demand from agencies and viewers drives token value.
2. Video-On-Demand (VOD) Subscriptions: Premium subscription services paid in GLDY tokens for video-on-demand content access.
3. Token Transaction Fees: Platform generates revenue from transaction activities within the ecosystem using GLDY token.
4. Video Licensing and NFT Marketplace: Revenue from video licensing fees when curators license videos to their channels, and from NFT marketplace transactions.
5. Staking Yield: 75% annual yield (paid quarterly) on Goldies holdings generates staking revenue for the platform ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BuzzShow is a decentralized, blockchain-based video sharing platform where users can upload, curate, share, watch, and stream video content. The platform rewards all participants—creators, curators, viewers, sharers, and node operators—with Goldies (GLDY) utility tokens through a proprietary proof-of-contribution algorithm. Content is stored on IPFS for decentralized distribution, and premium access, native advertising, and staking yield are monetized via the GLDY token.

Product overview

BuzzShow is a decentralized video-based social media platform that incorporates blockchain technology in a crypto reward-based ecosystem. The core offering consists of the BuzzShow Platform (the main video sharing application), the Goldies (GLDY) Token (the native cryptocurrency that powers the reward economy), and the BuzzShow Wallet (for managing tokens). The platform offers premium tiers through BuzzShow Prime and BuzzShow Shorts, while features like Watch and Reward and Share and Earn enable users to earn tokens for engagement. The ecosystem also includes a planned NFT Marketplace developed in partnership with ODMedia. Users earn Goldies by creating, curating, sharing, viewing, and streaming video content, and can stake tokens for yield.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BuzzShow Prime: Premium subscription tier offering enhanced features on the platform.

Products and services

• BuzzShow Platform A decentralized, blockchain-based video social media platform where individual users can create, curate, share, view, and stream video content while earning Goldies (GLDY) crypto tokens for their contributions.
• Goldies (GLDY) Token Native utility token of the BuzzShow ecosystem, pegged at 1000 Goldies to 1 GLDY with a maximum supply of 150 million. Used for native advertising payments, VOD subscriptions, curation fees, and platform transactions; tradable on centralized and decentralized exchanges.
• BuzzShow Wallet Wallet system that tracks users' Goldies balance and earnings, supports both an internal Goldy wallet and an external Ethereum wallet for GLDY token storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300% APY staking yield on Goldies balance (75% quarterly)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ODMediacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2022Digital media services and content licensing provider. Strategic content partnership agreement providing clients with solution to migrating and managing content. Partnered for video NFT marketplace development offering ODMedia's clients access to BuzzShow's decentralized blockchain platform with unique system dedicated to video NFTs.
• ExpozacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading YouTube service partner for premium content. Partnered with BuzzShow as premium content service provider and aggregator. Co-founded by Sjef Pijnenburg who serves as UGC and premium content Advisor to BuzzShow.
• CoinTigercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCentralized cryptocurrency exchange. First exchange listing for GLDY token launched Q2 2020.
• ProbitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorean cryptocurrency exchange. Second exchange listing launched Q1 2021 expanding BuzzShow's reach in Korean and Asian markets.
• Wilderness Films India LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian content production company founded by Rupin Dang, who serves as BuzzShow's India and South Asia Advisor. Helps bring international broadcasting trends and technologies to India, ensuring Indian content reaches wider international audience.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• YouTube: YouTube is the dominant incumbent video sharing platform that BuzzShow explicitly positions against. Relevant as the primary competitor BuzzShow aims to disrupt with decentralized infrastructure and token rewards.
• Rumble: Rumble is a larger alternative video platform targeting creators seeking alternatives to YouTube. Compares to BuzzShow's appeal to creators dissatisfied with mainstream platforms, but operates without crypto tokens.

Direct peers

• Livepeer: Livepeer is a decentralized video transcoding and streaming network where node operators earn LPT tokens. Compares to BuzzShow's Frontier/Forerunners node infrastructure for decentralized video delivery.
• Theta Network: Theta is a decentralized video streaming blockchain that rewards users with TFUEL tokens for sharing bandwidth and viewing content. Comparable to BuzzShow's IPFS-based architecture and token-driven reward model for video.
• D.Tube: D.Tube is a decentralized video platform built on the Hive blockchain with creator rewards via token economics. Closely aligned with BuzzShow's model of blockchain-rewarded video sharing.
• LBRY (Odysee): LBRY/Odysee is a blockchain-based decentralized video platform using its own LBC token to reward creators and viewers. Most direct functional comparable to BuzzShow — both target the same Web3 video-sharing niche with token incentives.

Emerging players

• BitChute: BitChute is a peer-to-peer video sharing platform positioned as a censorship-resistant alternative to YouTube. Compares to BuzzShow's decentralized content positioning, though without token rewards.
• Verasity: Verasity operates a blockchain-based video platform with the VRA token and a rewards layer for viewers and advertisers. Closely aligned with BuzzShow's model of rewarding viewers and integrating crypto payments.
• Audius: Audius is a decentralized music streaming platform with a token-based reward system for artists and listeners. Comparable Web3 content platform with similar tokenized creator-economy model, focused on audio rather than video.
• BitTube: BitTube is a blockchain-based video platform that rewards viewers and creators with TUBE tokens. Comparable decentralized video platform with similar token-incentive model to BuzzShow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/buzzshownetwork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=hK9Nogfnm7U&feature=emb_logo
• Facebookfacebook.com/buzzshownetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buzzshow
• Instagraminstagram.com/buzzshownetwork

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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