The Simple Version
- →Your music already on YouTube or BitTorrent? We track it.
- →Claim your wallet with verified Instagram or email
- →When fans press your music, you get 70-85% immediately
- →Real-time analytics. Transparent payments. No quarterly statements.
1. Upload Your Music
Today (Phase 0.5)
Upload to YouTube
Upload your music to YouTube. Our protocol will find it and start tracking analytics for you.
Share via BitTorrent
Create a torrent and share it on BitTorrent networks. We'll track downloads and quality.
Already Distributed?
Music already on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.? It's likely spreading on networks too. We'll find and track it.
Future (Phase 1+)
Direct upload via app: Select folder → Press button → Done. The app will handle torrent creation and distribution automatically.
2. Claim Your Artist Wallet
When fans start pressing your music, money goes to an escrow wallet. Claim it by verifying your identity:
Verified Instagram
Have a verified Instagram account? Sign in and claim your wallet instantly. Automatic verification.
Email Verification
Use the same email domain as your artist website or official channels. Community validates.
What About Legacy Artists?
Music from The Beatles, Bob Marley, or other artists gets pressed → Money goes to escrow wallet → Estate/label/verified heir can claim it via social verification or legal documentation.
The protocol creates unclaimed wallets. Money sits there until rightful owner verifies and claims it.
3. Get Verified
Automatic Verification
Verified social accounts (Instagram, Twitter/X) = instant verification. No waiting. No manual review.
Community Validation
No verified socials? Community validators review your claim using:
- →Official website/email domain match
- →Cross-reference with existing distribution channels
- →Acoustic fingerprint matching (prove you own the master)
Validators earn tokens for honest verification work. Dishonest validators get slashed.
Multi-Party Splits
Multiple rights holders? (Label, distributor, producer, featuring artists) Set up multi-signature wallet with automatic percentage splits.
4. Track & Earn
Real-Time Analytics Dashboard
See exactly what's happening with your music:
Downloads
Track across YouTube, BitTorrent, other networks
Geography
Which countries are listening?
Quality Tiers
How many FLAC vs MP3 downloads?
Press Events
Who bought permanent copies?
All data is math-verified and recorded on public ledger. You can audit everything.
Payment Flow
No waiting. No quarterly statements. Just math.
5. Choose Public or Private
Public
Anyone can access your music forever on the permaweb.
Build cultural legacy. Your music spreads eternally. You still get paid per press.
Think: Open source music. Maximum distribution. Artists who want their art to live forever.
Private
Only buyers get access. You control who can press your music.
Exclusive distribution model. Higher perceived value. Scarcity model.
Think: Exclusive releases. Limited editions. Artists who want control over distribution.
TrustTune vs Traditional Distribution
| Feature | TrustTune | CD Baby / DistroKid |
|---|---|---|
| Upload Process | YouTube/Torrent (or direct in future) | Direct upload required |
| Revenue Share | 70-85% per press | ~70% from platforms |
| Payment Timing | Immediate (smart contract) | Monthly/Quarterly |
| Analytics | Real-time, publicly auditable | Delayed, black box |
| Permanence | 200 years guaranteed | Until platform exists |
| Verification | Math + Community validators | You trust the platform |
Ready to Get Started?
Download KarmaPlayer to see your music analytics and start building your permanent catalog.
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