Podcast 2.0

Bitcoin is the cryptocurrency underlying Value4Value payments in Podcast 2.0. Through the Lightning Network, listeners can stream satoshis (the smallest Bitcoin unit: 0.00000001 BT...

Podcast chapters divide episodes into named sections with timestamps, optional artwork, and URLs. Listeners can skip to specific topics, see chapter titles as they listen, and navi...

An enhanced podcast includes rich features beyond basic audio—such as chapters, transcripts, images, and interactive elements. Podcast 2.0 enables modern enhanced podcasting throug...

The tag provides a standardized way to link to listener support platforms directly in your RSS feed. Supporting podcast apps display these links, making it easy for listeners to fi...

The Lightning Network is a Bitcoin layer-2 payment system that enables instant, low-cost micropayments. It powers Value4Value streaming payments in podcasting, making it economical...

The tag specifies geographic locations relevant to episodes or entire shows, with coordinates and place names. This metadata enables geographic discovery and adds context for trave...

The tag credits hosts, guests, and production team members in your RSS feed with names, roles, and optional profile images and links. This metadata improves discoverability and pro...

The Podcast 2.0 namespace is a set of new RSS tags (prefixed with ) that extend podcast functionality beyond the original iTunes tags. Developed by the podcasting community through...

The tag marks short audio clips within episodes that can be used for sharing or preview purposes. Specified by start time and duration, soundbites highlight compelling moments that...

Podcast transcripts are text versions of your episode audio, available as plain text, SRT subtitles, VTT captions, or JSON formats. The tag links transcripts in your RSS feed, maki...

Value4Value (V4V) is a Podcast 2.0 feature enabling direct micropayments from listeners to podcasters using Bitcoin's Lightning Network. Listeners can "stream" satoshis (tiny Bitco...