> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://na-36-merge-docs-v2-dev-draft-into-docs-v2-20260603.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Livepeer 101

> Key concepts and definitions for understanding the Livepeer network.

# Livepeer 101

## Key Concepts & Definitions

**Developer**

A developer is anyone building with Livepeer, usually via hosted services.
They only become Gateway operators if they need direct protocol access.
-> A developer is someone building apps or integrations using Livepeer
-usually via Studio, Daydream, or other developer platforms
-but not necessarily running nodes or Gateways.

**Gateway Operator / Gateway**

A Gateway is a Livepeer node run by an operator-not a hosted product.
Running a Gateway = interacting directly with the protocol.