Oleksandr Samoilenko has presented Project Zero Two, a Ukrainian live stream redundancy system engineered to prevent broadcast interruptions caused by power or internet outages.
The software automatically switches live broadcasts to a pre-prepared backup feed whenever a primary streamer suddenly loses internet connectivity, electrical power, or signal. The platform maintains the active broadcast instead of terminating it, ensuring a continuous viewing experience.
When the main feed becomes available again, Project Zero Two automatically redirects the broadcast back to the primary source. Viewers can keep watching the stream without refreshing their browser or navigating to a new web link.
In addition to broadcast redundancy, Project Zero Two enables multi-platform stream distribution from a single source without placing extra computing strain on the streamer's rig. All necessary processing and re-encoding tasks are handled by a dedicated external server.
Samoilenko noted that the technology was initially developed to address the internal operational requirements of the Obloga media production team. By creating an in-house tool, the team aimed to phase out several paid third-party services and lower overall infrastructure expenses.
Integration and Live Testing
Project Zero Two has already been connected to Project Epsilon, a specialized customer relationship management platform developed by the team for the Esports World Cup 2026. The esports tournament series represents one of the largest competitive gaming events globally, attracting international broadcast teams and production crew.
The first practical live test of the new backup system will take place during the upcoming EML Stage 2 tournament. Following the trial, the developers plan to open access to the technology for other production studios, esports teams, and event organizers seeking reliable stream failover solutions.
Ukrainian Esports Streaming Market
Samoilenko brings extensive industry experience to the project as a co-owner of Obloga and a prominent caster at Maincast, one of Eastern Europe's leading esports commentary and production companies. Stable streaming infrastructure has become increasingly critical for Ukrainian content creators operating under potential power grid disruptions and telecom instabilities.
Esports broadcasts in Ukraine have accumulated more than 13 million hours of total watch time, reflecting strong domestic interest in competitive gaming broadcasts. Amazon-owned Twitch remains the dominant platform in the region, holding approximately 66 percent of the Ukrainian-language streaming market.
By providing server-level redundancy and multi-streaming capabilities, systems like Project Zero Two aim to protect digital content creators and tournament organizers from unexpected outages while maintaining continuous engagement across major streaming platforms.
