| FLV Era (2005–2015) | YouTube Era (2016–present) | |----------------------|-----------------------------| | Downloaded clips | Stream on demand | | Low quality (240p) | Up to 4K, adaptive bitrate | | No monetization for creators | Ad revenue, brand deals | | Pirated dramas/movies | Licensed & original content | | No algorithm | Personalized recommendations | | No comments/community | Live chat, polls, Super Chats |