Soundoshi music streaming
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Product: Soundoshi music streaming platform
Company Name: Soundoshi
Industry: Music Streaming / Digital Media
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Geographic Reach: Global (initial operations based in Europe)
BSV Integration Start Date: 2022
BUSINESS CHALLENGE
Inefficiencies or risks:
The traditional subscription-based music streaming model is skewed to benefit major artists and platforms, leaving smaller musicians with minimal revenue. Listeners do not truly own the music they stream, and artists struggle to build direct relationships with fans.
Why traditional systems were insufficient:
Streaming services operate on a model that creates unhealthy competition and low payouts for emerging or independent artists. There is no effective mechanism for direct payments, ownership of digital music, or monetization of music assets in secondary markets.
WHY BSV
What made BSV the ideal solution?
BSV enables micropayments with extremely low fees, perfect for a pay-as-you-go model. It also supports direct on-chain storage of music files and robust tokenization through the STAS protocol—enabling real music ownership via NFTs.
Comparison to other blockchains:
Soundoshi needed a blockchain that supports stable micropayments and low-cost, high-volume data transactions. BSV was the only viable option capable of storing music files directly on-chain at a competitive rate.
SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE
Overview of the system:
Soundoshi is a blockchain-based music streaming platform that replaces subscriptions with NFT-powered ownership. Each song is an NFT stored on-chain using the BSV blockchain, enabling users to purchase and own music directly from artists.
Key components:
Tokenization: STAS protocol used to mint music NFTs.
Micropayments: Each stream triggers a direct payment to the artist.
On-chain data storage: Music files and transaction records are hosted on BSV.
Role of partners/vendors:
Internal development led by Soundoshi; no third-party integrators publicly noted.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
Rollout Phases:
Initial platform launched with pilot users and a limited artist pool (e.g., co-founder Arthur). Testing included NFT purchases and playback functionality.
Legacy System Integration:
Not applicable—Soundoshi was built as a native blockchain solution from the ground up.
Training/onboarding:
Early users and artists onboarded through internal promotion and testing. Interface supports easy login via email or Google.
OUTCOMES & BUSINESS IMPACT
Quantifiable Improvements:
Direct artist-to-fan revenue streams.
True ownership of music via NFTs.
Elimination of middlemen and platform overhead.
Before vs. After:
Artists previously received fractions of a cent per stream; now they earn directly from fans per listen or sale. Users go from renting access to owning music.
Stakeholder Feedback:
Artists value the fairer revenue model. Fans appreciate ownership and collectibility of music.
CHALLENGES & MITIGATIONS
Challenges:
Educating users on blockchain and NFT functionality.
Building a user-friendly, scalable streaming app.
Managing on-chain storage of media files.
Mitigations:
Chose BSV for its low-cost, high-throughput capabilities.
Simplified onboarding with familiar login methods.
Used STAS protocol for efficient token creation and tracking.
FUTURE VISION
Expansion Plans:
Onboard more artists globally.
Grow user base and secondary NFT marketplace.
Additional BSV Functionality:
Deeper micropayment integration for subscriptions or bundled content.
Advanced NFT features, such as unlockable content or fan perks.
