In this web content, the author discusses the challenges of low-latency, high-bitrate, and mass fan-out for streaming media. They mention that HLS/DASH protocols are commonly used for video delivery, primarily due to Apple’s requirement for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) on their App Store. The author highlights the benefits of HLS, such as utilizing existing internet infrastructure and optimized CDNs for distribution. On the downside, HLS can cause latency issues and relies on TCP, which can lead to buffering and queuing problems. The author introduces the concept of Media over QUIC (MoQ) as a potential alternative, which utilizes the QUIC protocol instead of TCP to reduce latency and improve efficiency. They emphasize that MoQ is still in development and faces challenges such as optimization, support, and feature implementation. However, they believe it holds promise for the future of media streaming.
https://quic.video/blog/replacing-hls-dash/