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Mar 31, 2022 · Fundamentals

Why SRT Is Revolutionizing Low-Latency Live Streaming: A Technical Deep Dive

Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) is an open‑source, UDP‑based protocol that overcomes TCP’s latency and jitter issues in long‑distance live streaming by using ARQ retransmission, FEC, and AES/TLS encryption, enabling high‑quality, low‑delay video delivery even in poor network conditions.