# WichTV

> WichTV is a live-streaming and video-on-demand platform for independent creators,
> similar to Twitch. Viewers watch live streams and recorded videos (VODs), follow and
> subscribe to creators, and support them with a token-based economy (tips, paid
> subscriptions, and paid video unlocks). Creators broadcast via RTMP, host VODs,
> organize content by category, and earn tokens that convert to payouts.

## What you can do here
- Browse live channels and categories without an account.
- Watch a creator's live stream or their recorded VODs.
- Create an account to follow creators, subscribe to tiers, tip with tokens, and buy token packs.
- Apply to become a verified streamer to broadcast and monetize.

## Key navigation
- [Home](https://wichtv.com/): Featured and currently-live channels.
- [Live channels](https://wichtv.com/live-channels): All channels broadcasting right now.
- [Browse by category](https://wichtv.com/browse-channels): Channels grouped by stream category.
- [Browse videos](https://wichtv.com/browse-videos): On-demand video library (VODs).
- [Get tokens](https://wichtv.com/get-tokens): Buy the virtual currency used for tips and unlocks.
- [Become a streamer](https://wichtv.com/streamer/verify): Creator verification and onboarding.
- [Contact](https://wichtv.com/get-in-touch): Support and inquiries.

## How content is organized
- A **channel** lives at `https://wichtv.com/channel/{username}` — the creator's profile, bio,
  follower/subscriber counts, current live status, and category.
- A creator's recorded videos live at `https://wichtv.com/channel/{username}/videos`.
- An individual **video (VOD)** lives at `https://wichtv.com/video/{id}-{slug}`.
- **Categories** live at `https://wichtv.com/browse-channels/{category}`.

## Machine-readable content
- Markdown versions of public pages are available by appending `.md`:
  - Channel: `https://wichtv.com/channel/{username}.md`
  - Video:   `https://wichtv.com/video/{id}-{slug}.md`
  - Category: `https://wichtv.com/browse-channels/{category}.md`
- Sitemap: https://wichtv.com/sitemap.xml

## Notes for agents
- Browsing live channels, categories, and VOD metadata requires no authentication.
- Following, subscribing, tipping, and unlocking paid videos require a logged-in account
  and tokens (WichTV's virtual currency). These are user-initiated, payment-bearing actions.
- WichTV is a UGC platform; creator content and availability change frequently.
  Prefer the live data at /live-channels over any cached list.