1 definition by ~hadsec-modnyx
(verb) A blend of the words "post" and "poach". It is used in the context of securely releasing content to followers on a distributed network. This practice serves as a countermeasure against "internet poaching", the unauthorized removal of online content. Similar to "seeding", but specifically targeted towards persistent identities.
Usage:
Person 1: Dude, did you see the Broncos game last night? I found it on YouTube, but it vanished before I could even watch it.
Person 2: Yeah man, I was on Trill, that new social media app. Followed this guy "urbit-sportsjunky" who dropped a link.
Person 1: A link? Like I said, that stuff gets taken down instantly.
Person 2: Usually, yeah. But this guy, he poasted it. Followers got his message directly. All encrypted.
Person 1: So a dead link? You can't watch it if it's yanked from YouTube or Twitch, right?
Person 2: Nah, it's all different here. Once you're a follower, you're authenticated. You can download a copy directly from his computer to yours.
Person 1: No way, straight up peer-to-peer video?
Person 2: Yep. All you need is the bandwidth, dude.
Person 1: Dude, did you see the Broncos game last night? I found it on YouTube, but it vanished before I could even watch it.
Person 2: Yeah man, I was on Trill, that new social media app. Followed this guy "urbit-sportsjunky" who dropped a link.
Person 1: A link? Like I said, that stuff gets taken down instantly.
Person 2: Usually, yeah. But this guy, he poasted it. Followers got his message directly. All encrypted.
Person 1: So a dead link? You can't watch it if it's yanked from YouTube or Twitch, right?
Person 2: Nah, it's all different here. Once you're a follower, you're authenticated. You can download a copy directly from his computer to yours.
Person 1: No way, straight up peer-to-peer video?
Person 2: Yep. All you need is the bandwidth, dude.
by ~hadsec-modnyx July 8, 2023