Libraro
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Product: , the world's first digital literary agent using Blockchain, aiming to empower authors by integrating NFTs from the early writing stages, turning manuscripts into valuable collectables.
Industry: Publishing / Creative Economy
Geographic Reach: United Kingdom, United States
BSV Integration Start Date: 2024
BUSINESS CHALLENGE
Inefficiencies in the Traditional Model:
The traditional publishing industry relies on a limited number of literary agents to filter and submit manuscripts to publishers. With only around 400 agents in the UK and over a million submissions annually, most authors are never discovered. The process is opaque, slow, and biased, with no reliable way to gauge reader demand before publication.
Why Traditional Systems Were Insufficient:
Existing systems do not empower readers, offer real-time market feedback, or guarantee content traceability. Authors lack early engagement opportunities with audiences, and publishers lack reliable data on what readers actually want.
WHY BSV?
Ideal Blockchain Features:
Libraro selected BSV for its high scalability, extremely low transaction fees, and stable protocol. These are essential for processing manuscript submissions at scale and minting NFTs for every entry.
Comparison to Other Blockchains:
Other blockchains were evaluated but dismissed due to high and volatile gas fees, limited scalability, or immature NFT infrastructure. BSV stood out as the only blockchain that could support Libraro’s vision in a commercially viable way.
SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE
System Overview:
Libraro is a web-based platform that allows authors to upload manuscripts, which are then automatically minted as NFTs. Readers can browse, read, and recommend these manuscripts, creating a dynamic feedback loop that publishers can monitor.
Key Components:
NFT Minting: Each manuscript is turned into a collectible NFT to prove authenticity and create potential long-term value.
Reader Engagement Layer: Users upvote or recommend manuscripts, driving visibility and traction.
Content Hosting & Logging: All interactions are recorded on-chain, ensuring transparency and permanence.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
Rollout Phases: Libraro simultaneousy launched in the UK and US, after pilot testing through pre-launch engagement with authors and publishers.
Integration with Legacy Systems: The platform is being built as a standalone digital solution with future plans to integrate with traditional publishing databases and marketplaces.
Stakeholder Onboarding: Efforts are being made to onboard both independent authors and traditional publishers, with positive early feedback from industry players who see the platform as a tool for risk mitigation and discovery.
OUTCOMES & BUSINESS IMPACT
Early Results (Projected):
Targeting 500,000 manuscripts hosted within the first three years.
Generating recurring revenue from submission fees (priced around the cost of a coffee).
Establishing early fanbases for authors before publication.
Creating a collectibles market for literary NFTs.
Publisher Benefits:
Access to reader-driven market signals.
Reduced risk in acquisition decisions.
Easier identification of breakout titles.
CHALLENGES & MITIGATIONS
Technical Challenge: Ensuring low-cost NFT minting and scalable transaction processing.
Mitigation: BSV’s stable protocol and negligible fees enable automatic NFT creation at the necessary volume.
Operational Challenge: Persuading traditional publishers to adopt a new model.
Mitigation: Strong reader engagement data provides undeniable market validation, which appeals to publishers looking for de-risked investments.
FUTURE VISION
Expansion Plans:
Launch in multiple English-speaking markets (UK, US, and beyond).
Develop premium services for publishers and authors.
Introduce advanced analytics for reader engagement and manuscript performance.
Additional BSV Functionalities:
Micropayments for premium reader content access.
Smart contracts for licensing and publishing agreements.
Secondary NFT markets for rare manuscripts and first-edition collectibles.
