A streaming technique that adjusts video quality dynamically based on the viewer’s internet speed and device capabilities.

Adaptive Bitrate Streaming

Visual or audio notifications that appear during a stream when a viewer follows, subscribes, donates, or interacts in other ways.

Alerts

A status on streaming platforms (e.g., Twitch Affiliate) that allows streamers to earn revenue through subscriptions, bits, and ads.

Affiliate

A hardware device that captures video and audio from an external source, such as a gaming console or camera, for streaming.

Capture Card

A short segment of a live stream that viewers can save and share as a highlight.

Clip

A software tool that automates responses, commands, and moderation in a live chat.

Chatbot

The number of people watching a stream at the same time.

Concurrent Viewers

The amount of data transmitted per second in a stream, measured in Kbps or Mbps. Higher bitrates provide better quality but require more bandwidth.

Bitrate

A set of different bitrates and resolutions used in adaptive streaming to optimize playback based on network conditions.

Bitrate Ladder

Automated software that moderates chat, provides commands, or enhances interactivity in a stream.

A feature that allows viewers to rewind, pause, and replay a live stream.

DVR (Digital Video Recorder)

A streamer’s control panel that provides analytics, chat management, and stream settings.

Dashboard

Frames that are lost during streaming due to network issues, resulting in choppy playback.

Drop Frames

Custom emojis used in chat to express reactions and emotions, often unique to a streamer’s community.

Emote

The process of converting raw video and audio data into a compressed digital format suitable for streaming.

Encoding

The number of frames displayed per second in a video. Common values are 30 FPS and 60 FPS, affecting motion smoothness.

FPS (Frames Per Second)

A chat setting that allows only followers of a channel to send messages.

Follower Mode

A camera setup that shows a streamer’s hands, often used for gaming, art, or music streams.

Handcam

A feature that allows streamers to broadcast another channel’s stream on their own channel.

Host

A keyboard shortcut assigned to control streaming functions such as scene switching or muting audio.

Hotkey

A category of streaming that focuses on real-world activities instead of gaming or virtual content.

IRL (In Real Life) Streaming

The delay between the broadcaster's live feed and what viewers see. Lower latency is preferred for real-time interaction.

Latency

A viewer who watches a stream but does not interact in chat.

Lurker

Streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously, such as Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.

Multistreaming

Graphical elements placed on top of a stream, such as alerts, webcam frames, or chat boxes, to enhance viewer engagement.

Overlays

A section on a streaming profile page where streamers add information, links, and branding elements.

Panel

A higher-tier status on streaming platforms that offers increased revenue opportunities, advanced analytics, and customization features.

Partner

The time it takes for data to travel between a server and a viewer, measured in milliseconds (ms). Lower ping results in better stream responsiveness.

Ping

A protocol used to transmit audio, video, and data over the internet for low-latency streaming.

RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol)

A feature that allows a streamer to send their viewers to another channel at the end of their stream to support another streamer.

Raid

The video dimensions of a stream, such as 720p or 1080p, which affect video clarity.

Resolution

A collection of visual elements, such as overlays, camera feeds, and gameplay, that can be switched during a stream.

Scene

A mention or promotion of another streamer during a broadcast.

Shoutout

A hardware device with customizable buttons used to control streaming functions.

Stream Deck

A unique code used by streaming platforms to authenticate a broadcaster's stream and connect it to their account.

Stream Key

A setting in some software that hides personal information while streaming.

Streamer Mode

A streaming event where the duration of the stream is extended based on viewer subscriptions or donations.

Subathon

A viewer who pays a monthly fee to support a streamer and gain benefits like exclusive emotes and ad-free viewing.

Subscriber

The rules and guidelines set by a streaming platform that all users must follow.

TOS (Terms of Service)

The process of converting a video stream into different resolutions or bitrates to support multiple devices and internet speeds.

Transcoding

Recorded video content that can be watched anytime, as opposed to live streaming.

VOD (Video on Demand)

A technology that enables low-latency, peer-to-peer streaming for real-time communication.

WebRTC

A private message sent between users on a streaming platform.