Episode 3: What is LiveU Reliable Transport (LRT)? The Backbone of Resilient Live Video Streaming

In the world of live broadcasting, network conditions are rarely perfect. That’s why LiveU developed LRT (LiveU Reliable Transport), a proprietary IP-based video transport protocol built for resilience, reliability, and quality over unpredictable connections. 

What Makes LRT Unique?

LRT was designed to solve the #1 issue in remote broadcasting: network instability. It does this through multiple layers of intelligent transport technology:

• Packet Ordering: Unlike raw IP streaming, LRT reorders packets that arrive out of sequence, ensuring smooth playback and frame-accurate delivery.

• Dynamic Forward Error Correction (FEC): LRT preemptively adds redundant data that allows the stream to self-heal in real time when packets are lost.

• Acknowledgment & Resend: If a packet goes missing, the system instantly detects the loss and resends it, preserving stream integrity.

• Adaptive Bitrate Encoding: As bandwidth fluctuates, LRT automatically adjusts the video quality to avoid buffering, stalling, or dropped connections.

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