Hujiang Technology

Sep 23, 2016 · Backend Development

Technical Analysis of Periscope Live Streaming: Architecture, Protocols, QoS, and Power Consumption

This article examines Periscope’s live‑streaming architecture, detailing its use of RTMP and HLS protocols, CDN deployment, video/audio encoding choices, QoS measurements, latency, playback smoothness, and mobile power consumption, offering insights for engineers interested in large‑scale streaming systems.