The new streaming platform Parti crashed after exceeding its limit on users.
Yesterday, the company announced it had smashed a record for simultaneous live streams but that meant reaching its server capacity. Parti detailed the situation in an irreverent way, seeing to emphasize the instant popularity of the “hottest platform out there”.
Users reacted to the news but there was no surprise or dissatisfaction, quite the opposite. The impact was welcomed with some taking to X to make noise and spread the word.
🚨We just hit a new record for concurrent livestreams, maxing out our server allowance! 🎉🔥
We’re already working with our partners to boost server limits ASAP. If you’re streaming right now, please end your session and try again in a few hours. Livestreams will be back online…
— 🎉PARTI.COM (@jointheparti) December 2, 2024
One said, “You ain’t growing if you ain’t crashing the servers,” while another remarked, “Legendary, let’s f***ing go.”
Parti was launched last month, offering 30 “official streamer deals” to renowned creators and enthusiastic beginners alike.
The company stated small streamers could earn up to $1000 per month, while top-level operators could see returns of $10,000 per month from the outset. Parti has indicated an opportunity for greater earnings if the viewing figures can be delivered.
That is likely to be comparable to the status of Twitch’s Kai Cenat or YouTube’s IShowSpeed.
Parti wants to rival Kick and Twitch
Parti will be aiming to take market share away from the likes of YouTube (which recently launched a new creator support tool), Kick, TikTok, and Twitch, but those brands represent formidable opposition. There are plenty of streaming platforms vying for dominance so news of Parti breaking its initial user limits can only be encouraging for the company.
Parti allows users to live-stream content and share videos, while there is the option for interaction with a chat box panel on the platform. In the first few weeks, content categories have included gaming, music, IRL, fitness, and other creative purposes.
Jack Doherty is one of the most prominent early patrons of the platform.
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