PeerTube 7.1 brings Podcast 2.0 support, enhanced identification and Mastodon verification

PeerTube has launched version 7.1 of its open-source, decentralized video-sharing platform, introducing a range of new features and improvements. A key update is enhanced platform identification, which now highlights the hosting platform's address for each video. Users can click on this address to learn more about the video's origin and explore all videos hosted on the remote instance.

Version 7.1 also advances its support for Podcast 2.0, enabling users to subscribe to channels and play video audio streams through traditional podcast applications like AntennaPod and Podverse. Additionally, the podcast feed is now compatible with Apple Podcast, broadening accessibility.

The new release includes a default-enabled view protocol that optimizes the number of simultaneous viewers by minimizing the messages sent to the federation. Additionally, users can now verify their PeerTube channel using their Mastodon account.

Furthermore, playback stability has been enhanced, alongside numerous other improvements and bug fixes, further refining the user experience on PeerTube.