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Explore a 14-minute conference presentation from USENIX ATC '25 that introduces AnchorNet, a revolutionary live streaming architecture designed to seamlessly bridge traditional single-broadcaster streaming and collaborative multi-broadcaster streaming modes. Learn how ByteDance researchers developed a unified stream path that enables host broadcasters to switch between streaming modes within continuous application sessions without disrupting the viewer experience. Discover the innovative audio stream splicing techniques implemented to minimize audio glitches during mode transitions, and examine the practical deployment results showing over 60% reduction in rebuffering during mode switching and up to 3.83% increase in user engagement. Understand the technical challenges of modern collaborative streaming applications and how AnchorNet's unified architecture addresses the growing demand for interactive broadcasting while maintaining streaming quality and user satisfaction.
