I like your logic here. Torrent index -> alternative platforms -> YT proper.

Assuming the torrent index becomes decentralized, there are really two categories where it makes sense to build this in:

1. The YouTube frontends, as you mention

2. The self-hosted downloaders that already exist, like Tube Archivist

I think the second category is where you get all the seeding traction. Sure, it would be great if the Android frontends also participate, but there are thousands of NAS devices that are already downloading YouTube videos for a single user. If there was an addon that allowed all of these users to share content automatically, I think there would be a lot of buy in / seeding.

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No. It’s for IPTV channels that already exist. It lets you organize them and then make them available in Plex or Jellyfin.

If you’re looking to make your own channel from content you already downloaded, that’s what ErsatzTV and dizqueTV do.

If you’re looking to stream torrents without downloading them first, I’m pretty sure that can be done with Streamio and plugins, but I haven’t tried it.

I’ve tried Dispatcharr and was pleased.

I share this concern.

I’m new at this, but the biggest reason I’m not going with Tuta is that I want encryption that is interoperable with other providers that offer encryption.