What is RTMP streaming?

RTMP streaming refers to the use of the Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) to deliver live video and audio over the internet. RTMP was originally developed by Adobe for streaming content to Flash players, but it is still widely used today to transmit live feeds from an encoder to a streaming server, such as YouTube Live, Facebook Live, or Twitch. RTMP provides low-latency streaming, making it suitable for real-time broadcasts like gaming, events, and webinars. While modern technologies like HLS and DASH are becoming more popular for playback, RTMP remains a standard for live stream ingestion.