diff --git a/lbrynet/extras/compat.py b/lbrynet/extras/compat.py
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+++ b/lbrynet/extras/compat.py
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+import asyncio
+from twisted.internet import defer
+
+
+def d2f(deferred):
+    return deferred.asFuture(asyncio.get_event_loop())
+
+
+def f2d(future):
+    return defer.Deferred.fromFuture(asyncio.ensure_future(future))