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This changes everything!
What if every song you ever released carried a signature — a living, dynamic fingerprint made of sound itself?
What if that fingerprint could track every play, every share, and every interaction in real time — triggering automated royalty payments with no labels, no intermediaries, and no delays?
That’s no longer a “what if.” It’s now.
And for the first time, we’re opening the door.
This isn’t magic — it’s technology. Real, validated, and designed to return control to the creators.
And here’s how it works:
Each audio track contains a unique harmonic signature — generated from the actual frequencies within the song. It’s inaudible to listeners but instantly recognizable to the system. Like a fingerprint, no two signatures are ever the same.
That signature is then bound to a Ricardian contract — a smart legal agreement tied directly to the track itself.
When the track is played, the system detects the embedded harmonic signature and activates the contract in real time — triggering automatic royalty distribution to the rightful owner(s). No paperwork. No third-party handling. No waiting months for reconciliation.
Because the contract is embedded in the sound and recorded via decentralized infrastructure, this system is:
Traceable
Tamper-proof
Legally enforceable
with or without a traditional publisher or collection agency
What This Means for Artists:
You retain ownership of your music and your royalties
Every stream, share, or use is automatically logged and accounted for
Payments are processed instantly, securely, and fairly
Optional: Fans and contributors can receive a share of royalties based on your custom split — empowering community engagement and incentivized support
It’s your music. Your fingerprint. Your royalties. In real time.
What if that fingerprint could track every play, every share, and every interaction in real time — triggering automated royalty payments with no labels, no intermediaries, and no delays?
That’s no longer a “what if.” It’s now.
And for the first time, we’re opening the door.
This isn’t magic — it’s technology. Real, validated, and designed to return control to the creators.
And here’s how it works:
Each audio track contains a unique harmonic signature — generated from the actual frequencies within the song. It’s inaudible to listeners but instantly recognizable to the system. Like a fingerprint, no two signatures are ever the same.
That signature is then bound to a Ricardian contract — a smart legal agreement tied directly to the track itself.
When the track is played, the system detects the embedded harmonic signature and activates the contract in real time — triggering automatic royalty distribution to the rightful owner(s). No paperwork. No third-party handling. No waiting months for reconciliation.
Because the contract is embedded in the sound and recorded via decentralized infrastructure, this system is:
Traceable
Tamper-proof
Legally enforceable
with or without a traditional publisher or collection agency
What This Means for Artists:
You retain ownership of your music and your royalties
Every stream, share, or use is automatically logged and accounted for
Payments are processed instantly, securely, and fairly
Optional: Fans and contributors can receive a share of royalties based on your custom split — empowering community engagement and incentivized support
It’s your music. Your fingerprint. Your royalties. In real time.
How does it work.
Let’s break it down — not with theory, but with a real-world example that shows just how seamlessly this system fits into the fabric of music creation and distribution.
The foundation we’ve built is flexible, scalable, and future-ready — designed to evolve with emerging platforms, smart legal frameworks, and decentralized systems. And the best part? This is just the beginning.
Sound Becomes the Contract
Let’s start with something a little different. Imagine you’re INXS in 1987, recording Mystify.
You’ve got six creatives in the studio:
Michael Hutchence – vocals
Andrew Farriss – keyboards, guitar
Tim Farriss – guitar
Jon Farriss – drums
Garry Gary Beers – bass
Kirk Pengilly – guitar, saxophone
Traditionally, publishing houses, paperwork, and delayed reporting would manage the backend of royalties. In this new system, Mystify itself becomes the contract — self-verifying, self-executing, and immune to manual error or delay.
Here’s how:
At final mix, the track’s unique harmonic signature — derived from the specific blend of frequencies and patterns — is captured.
This signature is bound to a Ricardian contract — a legally structured smart agreement embedded within the metadata (but never altering the music itself).
The contract defines:
All contributing parties
Royalty splits
Management fees
Optional allocations for estates or charities
All defined at the point of origin.
Every time Mystify is played — on a streaming platform, radio, live show, or social media — the system reads the embedded harmonic signature instantly.
The signature triggers the contract. Royalty splits are calculated and payments distributed immediately, directly to each party’s assigned wallet or account.
Real-time dashboards show live royalty data per contributor. Band members, estates, or managers can access or redirect funds as pre-configured.
Example: If Michael Hutchence’s estate is entitled to 25%, that 25% is routed in real time to the designated wallet — with full traceability, auditability, and legal backing.
Why It Matters:
No more delayed statements
No more missing royalties
No more friction between creation and compensation
The music moves — and the royalties move with it. Automatically. Securely. Transparently.
Creating a Harmonic Signature
for Real-Time Royalty Activation
— Simplified Methodology Overview --
This is the core of the system: transforming a song’s unique frequency pattern into a legally bound, self-activating digital identity — enabling real-time royalty execution without intermediaries.
1. Audio Capture
A finalized audio file is prepared in a standard format (WAV, MP3, FLAC, etc.)
This version represents the complete, mastered track for public release.
2. Frequency Spectrum Analysis
The file is processed through audio analysis tools to generate a frequency spectrum profile — a visual and data-based representation of dominant tones and energy over time.
Tools include:
Audacity (open source)
Sonic Visualiser
iZotope RX
MATLAB (advanced)
Praat (academic use)
The goal: establish the recurring frequency foundation of the track — its harmonic DNA.
3. Dominant Frequency Extraction
Core audio signatures are isolated:
Fundamental tones
Harmonic overtones
Repetitive spectral patterns
Transient or non-recurring peaks are excluded to focus on the stable, identifying structure of the track.
4. Signature Encoding
The dominant frequency data is converted into a compact digital fingerprint:
Frequency Hashing:
A cryptographic hash generated from spectral data
Feature Extraction:
Key frequencies + amplitude markers
This creates a machine-verifiable harmonic signature
unique to the track, reproducible, and tamper-proof.
5. Ricardian Contract Linking
A legally binding Ricardian contract is generated, referencing the harmonic signature as the contract trigger.
The contract defines:
Ownership splits (artists, managers, estates)
Wallet destinations or payment instructions
Legal jurisdiction (optional)
Royalty rate logic for various usage types (streaming, sync, live, etc.)
Once linked, the contract becomes inseparable from the track's identity.
6. Metadata Embedding / Association
The harmonic signature and its contract reference are embedded or associated via:
Audio metadata (non-disruptive, invisible)
Smart tags
Decentralized ledger entry (blockchain preferred for transparency)
The track now carries its legal framework wherever it travels.
7. Live Tracking & Royalty Execution
Network nodes — integrated with streaming platforms, live venue systems, or blockchain oracles — listen for harmonic signatures during playback.
Upon detection, the system:
Verifies signature authenticity
Matches it to its corresponding Ricardian contract
Executes payment instructions in real time
Every single play becomes a live transaction.
No delays. No gatekeepers. No errors.
This structure is modular, transparent, and cloud-scalable — and it's designed to adapt across both Web2 and Web3 environments.
— Simplified Methodology Overview --
This is the core of the system: transforming a song’s unique frequency pattern into a legally bound, self-activating digital identity — enabling real-time royalty execution without intermediaries.
1. Audio Capture
A finalized audio file is prepared in a standard format (WAV, MP3, FLAC, etc.)
This version represents the complete, mastered track for public release.
2. Frequency Spectrum Analysis
The file is processed through audio analysis tools to generate a frequency spectrum profile — a visual and data-based representation of dominant tones and energy over time.
Tools include:
Audacity (open source)
Sonic Visualiser
iZotope RX
MATLAB (advanced)
Praat (academic use)
The goal: establish the recurring frequency foundation of the track — its harmonic DNA.
3. Dominant Frequency Extraction
Core audio signatures are isolated:
Fundamental tones
Harmonic overtones
Repetitive spectral patterns
Transient or non-recurring peaks are excluded to focus on the stable, identifying structure of the track.
4. Signature Encoding
The dominant frequency data is converted into a compact digital fingerprint:
Frequency Hashing:
A cryptographic hash generated from spectral data
Feature Extraction:
Key frequencies + amplitude markers
This creates a machine-verifiable harmonic signature
unique to the track, reproducible, and tamper-proof.
5. Ricardian Contract Linking
A legally binding Ricardian contract is generated, referencing the harmonic signature as the contract trigger.
The contract defines:
Ownership splits (artists, managers, estates)
Wallet destinations or payment instructions
Legal jurisdiction (optional)
Royalty rate logic for various usage types (streaming, sync, live, etc.)
Once linked, the contract becomes inseparable from the track's identity.
6. Metadata Embedding / Association
The harmonic signature and its contract reference are embedded or associated via:
Audio metadata (non-disruptive, invisible)
Smart tags
Decentralized ledger entry (blockchain preferred for transparency)
The track now carries its legal framework wherever it travels.
7. Live Tracking & Royalty Execution
Network nodes — integrated with streaming platforms, live venue systems, or blockchain oracles — listen for harmonic signatures during playback.
Upon detection, the system:
Verifies signature authenticity
Matches it to its corresponding Ricardian contract
Executes payment instructions in real time
Every single play becomes a live transaction.
No delays. No gatekeepers. No errors.
This structure is modular, transparent, and cloud-scalable — and it's designed to adapt across both Web2 and Web3 environments.
Technical Specification
Harmonic Signature Real-Time Royalty System
Application Example: INXS – "Mystify"
This system bridges real-world audio with decentralized infrastructure, allowing sound itself to trigger legally bound royalty events in real time.
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Core Web3 Architecture Overview
Blockchain Layer:
Ethereum (preferred) or EVM-compatible alternatives: Polygon, Avalanche, etc.
Selection depends on gas efficiency and ecosystem compatibility
Smart Contract Language:
Solidity (for Ricardian contract interaction + royalty logic)
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Harmonic Signature Detection (Off-Chain Layer)
Listener Service:
Event listener implemented via Node.js
Actively monitors incoming playback streams
Scans for known harmonic signatures
Triggers on-match events (contract reference + wallet execution)
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Metadata + Contract Storage
Decentralized File Storage:
IPFS or Arweave
Used for storing:
Harmonic signature datasets
Ricardian contract documents
Optional artist metadata, license conditions
📜
Ricardian Contract Layer
Structure:
Contracts stored on IPFS
Hash commitments written to smart contract
Frontend verification via cryptographic matching
Fully auditable, legally structured, non-repudiable
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Royalty Payment System
Execution:
Automatic disbursement to verified Ethereum-compatible wallets
Split logic defined in contract metadata
Can accommodate managers, estates, contributors, and third parties
Optional layer for fiat conversion or stablecoin routing (via third-party plug-ins)
This architecture is designed to be modular, interoperable, and scalable across future upgrades, including AI-based fingerprint matching, live performance integrations, and real-world IOT nodes.
Would you like a simple diagram layout to visually represent this stack? Or a table showing each layer with responsibilities and technologies?
Application Example: INXS – "Mystify"
This system bridges real-world audio with decentralized infrastructure, allowing sound itself to trigger legally bound royalty events in real time.
🔧
Core Web3 Architecture Overview
Blockchain Layer:
Ethereum (preferred) or EVM-compatible alternatives: Polygon, Avalanche, etc.
Selection depends on gas efficiency and ecosystem compatibility
Smart Contract Language:
Solidity (for Ricardian contract interaction + royalty logic)
🎧
Harmonic Signature Detection (Off-Chain Layer)
Listener Service:
Event listener implemented via Node.js
Actively monitors incoming playback streams
Scans for known harmonic signatures
Triggers on-match events (contract reference + wallet execution)
📁
Metadata + Contract Storage
Decentralized File Storage:
IPFS or Arweave
Used for storing:
Harmonic signature datasets
Ricardian contract documents
Optional artist metadata, license conditions
📜
Ricardian Contract Layer
Structure:
Contracts stored on IPFS
Hash commitments written to smart contract
Frontend verification via cryptographic matching
Fully auditable, legally structured, non-repudiable
💸
Royalty Payment System
Execution:
Automatic disbursement to verified Ethereum-compatible wallets
Split logic defined in contract metadata
Can accommodate managers, estates, contributors, and third parties
Optional layer for fiat conversion or stablecoin routing (via third-party plug-ins)
This architecture is designed to be modular, interoperable, and scalable across future upgrades, including AI-based fingerprint matching, live performance integrations, and real-world IOT nodes.
Would you like a simple diagram layout to visually represent this stack? Or a table showing each layer with responsibilities and technologies?
Data Modeling
Ricardian Contract + Harmonic Signature Binding
Each track is assigned a Ricardian contract — a fully human-readable, legally structured agreement stored on IPFS and cryptographically bound to the track’s unique harmonic signature.
This ensures immutability, verifiability, and enforceability across playback environments.
Contract Contents Include:Track metadata (ID, title, artist group)
Full ownership declarations
Wallet addresses and royalty splits
Terms of use and licensing logic
Optional: Legal jurisdiction fallback
Optional: Dispute resolution policy
The IPFS CID (Content Identifier) of the contract is baked into the on-chain smart contract, ensuring that:
The legal terms cannot be altered post-issuance
Any listener or playback node can reference, verify, and execute terms
Each track is assigned a Ricardian contract — a fully human-readable, legally structured agreement stored on IPFS and cryptographically bound to the track’s unique harmonic signature.
This ensures immutability, verifiability, and enforceability across playback environments.
Contract Contents Include:Track metadata (ID, title, artist group)
Full ownership declarations
Wallet addresses and royalty splits
Terms of use and licensing logic
Optional: Legal jurisdiction fallback
Optional: Dispute resolution policy
The IPFS CID (Content Identifier) of the contract is baked into the on-chain smart contract, ensuring that:
The legal terms cannot be altered post-issuance
Any listener or playback node can reference, verify, and execute terms
Example Data Payload (JSON Schema)
Json
{
"track_id": "mystify_1987",
"track_title": "Mystify",
"artist_group": "INXS",
"harmonic_signature_hash": "0xabcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890",
"royalty_structure": {
"michael_hutchence_wallet": 25,
"andrew_farriss_wallet": 25,
"tim_farriss_wallet": 15,
"jon_farriss_wallet": 15,
"garry_beers_wallet": 10,
"kirk_pengilly_wallet": 10
},
"ricardian_contract_cid": "QmXyz1234ABCDeRicardianContractIPFSHash",
"created_at": "1987-10-15T00:00:00Z",
"royalty_currency": "ETH"
}
"track_id": "mystify_1987",
"track_title": "Mystify",
"artist_group": "INXS",
"harmonic_signature_hash": "0xabcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890",
"royalty_structure": {
"michael_hutchence_wallet": 25,
"andrew_farriss_wallet": 25,
"tim_farriss_wallet": 15,
"jon_farriss_wallet": 15,
"garry_beers_wallet": 10,
"kirk_pengilly_wallet": 10
},
"ricardian_contract_cid": "QmXyz1234ABCDeRicardianContractIPFSHash",
"created_at": "1987-10-15T00:00:00Z",
"royalty_currency": "ETH"
}
Smart Contract Logic
Solidity Blueprint for Harmonic Royalty Distribution
A simplified, secure implementation — fully extensible
This smart contract is written in Solidity (v0.8.17) and is designed to automate royalty distribution based on predefined splits linked to harmonic signature detection. The contract is immutable once deployed and is referenced by the Ricardian contract stored in IPFS.
Key Features:
Receives ETH payments triggered by harmonic signature validation
Automatically distributes funds based on pre-assigned percentages
Emits audit-friendly events for every transaction
Stores track metadata and IPFS references for off-chain verification
A simplified, secure implementation — fully extensible
This smart contract is written in Solidity (v0.8.17) and is designed to automate royalty distribution based on predefined splits linked to harmonic signature detection. The contract is immutable once deployed and is referenced by the Ricardian contract stored in IPFS.
Key Features:
Receives ETH payments triggered by harmonic signature validation
Automatically distributes funds based on pre-assigned percentages
Emits audit-friendly events for every transaction
Stores track metadata and IPFS references for off-chain verification
Solidity Code (Audit-Ready Snippet)
solidity
// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.17;
contract HarmonicRoyaltyDistributor {
struct Artist {
address wallet;
uint256 percentage; // Basis points (e.g. 1000 = 10%)
}
address public owner;
string public trackTitle;
bytes32 public harmonicSignatureHash;
string public ricardianContractCID;
Artist[] public artists;
event RoyaltyDistributed(address indexed artist, uint256 amount);
event PaymentReceived(address indexed sender, uint256 amount);
constructor(
string memory _trackTitle,
bytes32 _harmonicSignatureHash,
string memory _ricardianContractCID,
address[] memory _wallets,
uint256[] memory _percentages
) {
require(_wallets.length == _percentages.length, "Length mismatch");
owner = msg.sender;
trackTitle = _trackTitle;
harmonicSignatureHash = _harmonicSignatureHash;
ricardianContractCID = _ricardianContractCID;
for (uint i = 0; i < _wallets.length; i++) {
artists.push(Artist({
wallet: _wallets[i],
percentage: _percentages[i]
}));
}
}
receive() external payable {
emit PaymentReceived(msg.sender, msg.value);
distributeRoyalties(msg.value);
}
function distributeRoyalties(uint256 _amount) internal {
for (uint i = 0; i < artists.length; i++) {
uint256 share = (_amount * artists[i].percentage) / 100;
payable(artists[i].wallet).transfer(share);
emit RoyaltyDistributed(artists[i].wallet, share);
}
}
function getArtistCount() public view returns (uint256) {
return artists.length;
}
}
// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.17;
contract HarmonicRoyaltyDistributor {
struct Artist {
address wallet;
uint256 percentage; // Basis points (e.g. 1000 = 10%)
}
address public owner;
string public trackTitle;
bytes32 public harmonicSignatureHash;
string public ricardianContractCID;
Artist[] public artists;
event RoyaltyDistributed(address indexed artist, uint256 amount);
event PaymentReceived(address indexed sender, uint256 amount);
constructor(
string memory _trackTitle,
bytes32 _harmonicSignatureHash,
string memory _ricardianContractCID,
address[] memory _wallets,
uint256[] memory _percentages
) {
require(_wallets.length == _percentages.length, "Length mismatch");
owner = msg.sender;
trackTitle = _trackTitle;
harmonicSignatureHash = _harmonicSignatureHash;
ricardianContractCID = _ricardianContractCID;
for (uint i = 0; i < _wallets.length; i++) {
artists.push(Artist({
wallet: _wallets[i],
percentage: _percentages[i]
}));
}
}
receive() external payable {
emit PaymentReceived(msg.sender, msg.value);
distributeRoyalties(msg.value);
}
function distributeRoyalties(uint256 _amount) internal {
for (uint i = 0; i < artists.length; i++) {
uint256 share = (_amount * artists[i].percentage) / 100;
payable(artists[i].wallet).transfer(share);
emit RoyaltyDistributed(artists[i].wallet, share);
}
}
function getArtistCount() public view returns (uint256) {
return artists.length;
}
}
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Ricardian Contract Layer
Legally Binding. Technically Immutable. Fully Machine-Executable.
Each track’s harmonic signature is linked to a human-readable Ricardian contract, stored securely on IPFS. This contract defines the legal and financial structure behind the music and is cryptographically tied to the smart contract through a hash reference.
The Ricardian Contract Includes:Track ownership declarations
Wallet addresses and defined royalty splits
Terms of use / licensing framework
Optional legal jurisdiction fallback
Optional dispute resolution clause
The IPFS content identifier (CID) is baked into the smart contract, making it tamper-proof, verifiable, and permanently auditable — binding both legally and technically.
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Off-Chain Listener Node
Real-Time Detection + Transaction Execution Engine
A scalable proof-of-play detection service, designed to listen, validate, and trigger smart contract events without requiring full on-chain computation.
Architecture Overview:
Node.js-based Listener connects to any local or decentralized system
Listens to streamed audio sources (venues, broadcasts, platforms, etc.)
Uses FFT analysis to detect frequency fingerprints in real time
On harmonic signature match:
Authenticates match against registered signature hash
Initiates microtransaction to the corresponding smart contract
Automatically triggers real-time royalty payout
This off-chain-first design drastically reduces gas fees while maintaining traceability, security, and near-instant performance.
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Security & Futureproofing
The system is designed for resilience, compliance, and long-term compatibility across evolving ecosystems.
Key Protections and Extensions:
✅
Hash-Protected Signature Verification
Cannot be spoofed or replicated without an exact match of the underlying audio.
✅
Immutable Ricardian Contracts
IPFS-based contracts are permanent and cryptographically bound to smart contracts.
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Upgradeable Architecture
Contracts are compatible with proxy patterns to allow safe upgrades when needed.
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Cross-Chain Ready
Deployable across Ethereum-compatible chains like Polygon or Arbitrum for scalability and lower transaction costs.
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NFT Integration (Optional)
Each track can optionally mint a Proof-of-Origin NFT, tied to its harmonic signature and contract — enabling authentication, resale royalties, and metadata preservation across Web3 ecosystems.
With this layered model, music becomes its own self-executing business logic — secure, scalable, and sovereign.
Ricardian Contract Layer
Legally Binding. Technically Immutable. Fully Machine-Executable.
Each track’s harmonic signature is linked to a human-readable Ricardian contract, stored securely on IPFS. This contract defines the legal and financial structure behind the music and is cryptographically tied to the smart contract through a hash reference.
The Ricardian Contract Includes:Track ownership declarations
Wallet addresses and defined royalty splits
Terms of use / licensing framework
Optional legal jurisdiction fallback
Optional dispute resolution clause
The IPFS content identifier (CID) is baked into the smart contract, making it tamper-proof, verifiable, and permanently auditable — binding both legally and technically.
🎧
Off-Chain Listener Node
Real-Time Detection + Transaction Execution Engine
A scalable proof-of-play detection service, designed to listen, validate, and trigger smart contract events without requiring full on-chain computation.
Architecture Overview:
Node.js-based Listener connects to any local or decentralized system
Listens to streamed audio sources (venues, broadcasts, platforms, etc.)
Uses FFT analysis to detect frequency fingerprints in real time
On harmonic signature match:
Authenticates match against registered signature hash
Initiates microtransaction to the corresponding smart contract
Automatically triggers real-time royalty payout
This off-chain-first design drastically reduces gas fees while maintaining traceability, security, and near-instant performance.
🛡
Security & Futureproofing
The system is designed for resilience, compliance, and long-term compatibility across evolving ecosystems.
Key Protections and Extensions:
✅
Hash-Protected Signature Verification
Cannot be spoofed or replicated without an exact match of the underlying audio.
✅
Immutable Ricardian Contracts
IPFS-based contracts are permanent and cryptographically bound to smart contracts.
🔁
Upgradeable Architecture
Contracts are compatible with proxy patterns to allow safe upgrades when needed.
🌐
Cross-Chain Ready
Deployable across Ethereum-compatible chains like Polygon or Arbitrum for scalability and lower transaction costs.
🧾
NFT Integration (Optional)
Each track can optionally mint a Proof-of-Origin NFT, tied to its harmonic signature and contract — enabling authentication, resale royalties, and metadata preservation across Web3 ecosystems.
With this layered model, music becomes its own self-executing business logic — secure, scalable, and sovereign.
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What Are Nodes?
And How Do People Power This?
Imagine thousands of intelligent listening points --
distributed globally in cafés, studios, venues, homes, and streaming platforms.
These are Nodes:
lightweight programs that detect music being played in the world, verify it, and trigger real-time royalty events through the harmonic signature system.
What Does a Node Do?
Each node:
Scans audio streams or environments (with consent) for harmonic signatures
Authenticates a detected signature against registered tracks
Triggers the Ricardian contract linked to the detected audio
Initiates instant royalty disbursement to artists and rights-holders
Broadcasts the verified play to the network for immutable logging
The result?
A live, peer-verified royalty network that responds to actual sound — not just reported numbers.
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Powered by the People
Anyone can run a node:
Fans
DJs
Venues
Studios
Radio stations
Even casual listeners who simply want to support artists passively
By running a node, participants contribute to a fully decentralized royalty validation system, one that eliminates reliance on opaque corporate metrics and puts transparency back where it belongs — with the people hearing the music.
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How a Node Works
Simple Step-by-Step Flow:
Install the Node App
Or integrate with an existing service (e.g. music player, speaker system)
Listen for harmonic signatures
Audio fingerprinting runs silently and securely in the background
Detect a Match
If a signature matches a registered track, proceed to trigger
Trigger Ricardian Contract
Verified detection initiates the royalty logic bound to the music
Verify + Broadcast
The node validates playback and broadcasts it to the network
Royalty Payment Sent Instantly
Funds are distributed per the contract — artist, contributors, managers, etc.
(Optional) Node Operator Rewards
Node runners can receive micro-incentives or prestige tokens as a thank-you for maintaining the ecosystem
This system transforms royalty tracking into a decentralized sensory network — where music is heard, verified, and rewarded in real time, transparently and fairly.
Not only does it scale, it belongs to everyone.
⚙️
Technical Deep DiveNode Activation + Harmonic Contract Interaction
This layer is where real-world playback is detected, verified, and transformed into live, automated royalty disbursement— using scalable off-chain infrastructure and smart contract triggers.
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Node Core Responsibilities
Every active node performs four critical functions:
Listen to live or streamed audio
Analyze that audio in real time (via FFT or spectral fingerprinting)
Match detected harmonic signatures against a local or blockchain-registered registry
Trigger the corresponding Ricardian contract to initiate royalty payments
This modular architecture allows deployment across a wide range of environments — from cloud-connected devices to local edge systems.
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Code Concept:
Harmonic Node Listener
Sample Implementation in Node.js for Scalability + Dev Simplicity
Technical Deep DiveNode Activation + Harmonic Contract Interaction
This layer is where real-world playback is detected, verified, and transformed into live, automated royalty disbursement— using scalable off-chain infrastructure and smart contract triggers.
🔁
Node Core Responsibilities
Every active node performs four critical functions:
Listen to live or streamed audio
Analyze that audio in real time (via FFT or spectral fingerprinting)
Match detected harmonic signatures against a local or blockchain-registered registry
Trigger the corresponding Ricardian contract to initiate royalty payments
This modular architecture allows deployment across a wide range of environments — from cloud-connected devices to local edge systems.
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Code Concept:
Harmonic Node Listener
Sample Implementation in Node.js for Scalability + Dev Simplicity
javascript
const ethers = require('ethers');
const fft = require('some-audio-fft-library'); // Placeholder for actual FFT lib
const Web3 = require('web3');
const web3 = new Web3('https://your.ethereum.node.url');
// Load compiled smart contract
const contractABI = require('./HarmonicRoyaltyDistributor.json');
const contractAddress = '0xYourContractAddressHere';
const contract = new web3.eth.Contract(contractABI, contractAddress);
// Registry of Harmonic Signatures
const harmonicRegistry = {
"0xabcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890": {
trackTitle: "Mystify",
artistWallets: [
{ wallet: "0xMichaelHutchenceWallet", percentage: 25 },
{ wallet: "0xAndrewFarrissWallet", percentage: 25 },
{ wallet: "0xTimFarrissWallet", percentage: 15 },
{ wallet: "0xJonFarrissWallet", percentage: 15 },
{ wallet: "0xGarryBeersWallet", percentage: 10 },
{ wallet: "0xKirkPengillyWallet", percentage: 10 }
],
ricardianCID: "QmXyz1234ABCDeRicardianContractIPFSHash"
}
};
// Real-Time Listener
async function listenAndMatch(audioStream) {
const realTimeFrequencies = fft.analyze(audioStream);
const calculatedSignature = generateHarmonicSignature(realTimeFrequencies);
if (harmonicRegistry[calculatedSignature]) {
console.log(`Match found: ${harmonicRegistry[calculatedSignature].trackTitle}`);
await triggerRoyaltyPayment(harmonicRegistry[calculatedSignature]);
}
}
// Signature Generation (Deterministic)
function generateHarmonicSignature(frequencies) {
return web3.utils.sha3(JSON.stringify(frequencies));
}
// Payment Trigger Function
async function triggerRoyaltyPayment(trackInfo) {
const tx = await contract.methods.distributeRoyalties()
.send({ from: '0xNodeRunnerWallet', value: web3.utils.toWei('0.01', 'ether') });
console.log('Royalty Payment Triggered:', tx.transactionHash);
}
const ethers = require('ethers');
const fft = require('some-audio-fft-library'); // Placeholder for actual FFT lib
const Web3 = require('web3');
const web3 = new Web3('https://your.ethereum.node.url');
// Load compiled smart contract
const contractABI = require('./HarmonicRoyaltyDistributor.json');
const contractAddress = '0xYourContractAddressHere';
const contract = new web3.eth.Contract(contractABI, contractAddress);
// Registry of Harmonic Signatures
const harmonicRegistry = {
"0xabcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890": {
trackTitle: "Mystify",
artistWallets: [
{ wallet: "0xMichaelHutchenceWallet", percentage: 25 },
{ wallet: "0xAndrewFarrissWallet", percentage: 25 },
{ wallet: "0xTimFarrissWallet", percentage: 15 },
{ wallet: "0xJonFarrissWallet", percentage: 15 },
{ wallet: "0xGarryBeersWallet", percentage: 10 },
{ wallet: "0xKirkPengillyWallet", percentage: 10 }
],
ricardianCID: "QmXyz1234ABCDeRicardianContractIPFSHash"
}
};
// Real-Time Listener
async function listenAndMatch(audioStream) {
const realTimeFrequencies = fft.analyze(audioStream);
const calculatedSignature = generateHarmonicSignature(realTimeFrequencies);
if (harmonicRegistry[calculatedSignature]) {
console.log(`Match found: ${harmonicRegistry[calculatedSignature].trackTitle}`);
await triggerRoyaltyPayment(harmonicRegistry[calculatedSignature]);
}
}
// Signature Generation (Deterministic)
function generateHarmonicSignature(frequencies) {
return web3.utils.sha3(JSON.stringify(frequencies));
}
// Payment Trigger Function
async function triggerRoyaltyPayment(trackInfo) {
const tx = await contract.methods.distributeRoyalties()
.send({ from: '0xNodeRunnerWallet', value: web3.utils.toWei('0.01', 'ether') });
console.log('Royalty Payment Triggered:', tx.transactionHash);
}
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What’s Happening in the Code
Step-by-Step Flow of Node Logic + Legal Interaction
Audio Stream Ingest
The node captures live or streamed audio in real time.
FFT Analysis
Using fast Fourier transform (FFT), the node analyzes the incoming frequency spectrum.
Signature Generation
A unique harmonic signature hash is generated from the dominant frequency patterns.
Match Against Registry
The node compares the generated signature against a verified registry of known tracks.
Trigger Royalty Smart Contract
If a match is found, the node calls the corresponding smart contract, executing the royalty distribution instantly.
Ricardian Contract Reference
The transaction is legally validated through a Ricardian contract stored on IPFS and referenced directly by hash in the smart contract.
🧩
Stability of the Model
✅
Anyone can run a node
on a laptop, mobile app, smart speaker, or venue soundboard plugin
✅
Real-time royalty settlement
limited only by blockchain confirmation speed
✅
Harmonic validation is immutable
based on real-time spectral analysis, not metadata
✅
Nodes require no access to full tracks
only harmonic signature maps
(ensuring privacy and reducing bandwidth)
✅
Every royalty transaction is legally enforceable
through embedded Ricardian contract references
🔋
Powered by the People
A Decentralized, Human-Centered Music Economy
This isn’t owned by a platform.
It’s not controlled by a boardroom.
It’s not manipulated by corporate algorithms.
It’s guided by code the artists control.
It’s powered by the people
the fans, listeners, venues, streamers, and creators who make music matter.
Every track carries its own legal fingerprint
Every play is validated in real time by the network
Every royalty is executed securely and fairly
And every listener becomes part of the verification chain
But this system goes beyond recognition
it shares the reward.
When you help a song travel — by sharing it, playing it, or running a node
you’re not just participating in the ecosystem.
You become part of the royalty flow.
Nodes earn micro-rewards for verifying plays
Promoters can receive a pre-programmed percentage of royalties
Fans become distributors — and get compensated like one
Smart contracts define the splits, transparently and immutably
It’s a system where:The moment you hear a song, you become part of its journey
The moment you share it, you help it grow — and get rewarded for it
Running a node is as simple as listening
And helping artists is built into the act of loving music
No permissions required.
No approvals needed.
Just participation — and shared benefit.
Musicians regain control.
Listeners fuel the system.
And together, every play becomes more than a moment
it becomes a movement.
What’s Happening in the Code
Step-by-Step Flow of Node Logic + Legal Interaction
Audio Stream Ingest
The node captures live or streamed audio in real time.
FFT Analysis
Using fast Fourier transform (FFT), the node analyzes the incoming frequency spectrum.
Signature Generation
A unique harmonic signature hash is generated from the dominant frequency patterns.
Match Against Registry
The node compares the generated signature against a verified registry of known tracks.
Trigger Royalty Smart Contract
If a match is found, the node calls the corresponding smart contract, executing the royalty distribution instantly.
Ricardian Contract Reference
The transaction is legally validated through a Ricardian contract stored on IPFS and referenced directly by hash in the smart contract.
🧩
Stability of the Model
✅
Anyone can run a node
on a laptop, mobile app, smart speaker, or venue soundboard plugin
✅
Real-time royalty settlement
limited only by blockchain confirmation speed
✅
Harmonic validation is immutable
based on real-time spectral analysis, not metadata
✅
Nodes require no access to full tracks
only harmonic signature maps
(ensuring privacy and reducing bandwidth)
✅
Every royalty transaction is legally enforceable
through embedded Ricardian contract references
🔋
Powered by the People
A Decentralized, Human-Centered Music Economy
This isn’t owned by a platform.
It’s not controlled by a boardroom.
It’s not manipulated by corporate algorithms.
It’s guided by code the artists control.
It’s powered by the people
the fans, listeners, venues, streamers, and creators who make music matter.
Every track carries its own legal fingerprint
Every play is validated in real time by the network
Every royalty is executed securely and fairly
And every listener becomes part of the verification chain
But this system goes beyond recognition
it shares the reward.
When you help a song travel — by sharing it, playing it, or running a node
you’re not just participating in the ecosystem.
You become part of the royalty flow.
Nodes earn micro-rewards for verifying plays
Promoters can receive a pre-programmed percentage of royalties
Fans become distributors — and get compensated like one
Smart contracts define the splits, transparently and immutably
It’s a system where:The moment you hear a song, you become part of its journey
The moment you share it, you help it grow — and get rewarded for it
Running a node is as simple as listening
And helping artists is built into the act of loving music
No permissions required.
No approvals needed.
Just participation — and shared benefit.
Musicians regain control.
Listeners fuel the system.
And together, every play becomes more than a moment
it becomes a movement.
🔗
How HarmonicChain Fits the Harmonic Signature Node Model
Introducing HarmonicChain
A scalable blueprint for decentralized royalty automation
HarmonicChain is the real-world implementation of the harmonic signature ecosystem — enabling full-spectrum rights management, NFT ownership, live royalty distribution, and resale value tracking in a fully decentralized framework.
🎶
Every Track Becomes Its Own Contract
Each track is minted as an NFT — not just as a token of ownership, but as a living asset containing:
A harmonic signature (embedded at the audio source)
A linked Ricardian contract stored on IPFS or Arweave
A programmed royalty schema covering artists, collaborators, managers, even APRA AMCOS splits
🔒
What the Ricardian Contract Locks In:
Royalty splits (artists, estates, labels, management, collecting agencies)
Multimedia rights (e.g., albums, stems, VIP access, backstage passes, fan tokens)
Resale logic (clone-and-sell mechanics with perpetual revenue streams)
Legal terms — enforceable and human-readable
This ensures every NFT is more than a digital file — it’s a contract-bound revenue-generating asset.
🧠
Intelligent Detection by Nodes
Nodes — operated by fans, DJs, venues, or streamers — continuously scan for harmonic signatures during playback (online or offline). Upon signature detection:
The NFT’s harmonic fingerprint is matched
The Ricardian contract is activated
Royalties are instantly split and distributed to all programmed recipients
No manual reconciliation
No waiting periods
No central authority
♻️
Perpetual Earnings via Clone NFTs
Clone NFTs extend the contract logic through resale and derivative ownership:
When a fan resells a track as a licensed clone, programmed recipients (e.g. artist + manager + agency) continue earning royalties automatically
This creates lifetime revenue flows instead of single-event payouts
Artists, rights-holders, and even contributors to past works benefit from chain-native royalty propagation
🌐
Why It WorksFully decentralized
Transparent + traceable
Gas-optimized + cross-chain ready
Compatible with Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and emerging rollups
Legally and technically binding
HarmonicChain is not a concept — it’s the connective tissue that turns music into self-enforcing digital value.
It completes the loop between creation, ownership, detection, and reward — giving creators and listeners the tools to own, operate, and grow the music economy together.
How HarmonicChain Fits the Harmonic Signature Node Model
Introducing HarmonicChain
A scalable blueprint for decentralized royalty automation
HarmonicChain is the real-world implementation of the harmonic signature ecosystem — enabling full-spectrum rights management, NFT ownership, live royalty distribution, and resale value tracking in a fully decentralized framework.
🎶
Every Track Becomes Its Own Contract
Each track is minted as an NFT — not just as a token of ownership, but as a living asset containing:
A harmonic signature (embedded at the audio source)
A linked Ricardian contract stored on IPFS or Arweave
A programmed royalty schema covering artists, collaborators, managers, even APRA AMCOS splits
🔒
What the Ricardian Contract Locks In:
Royalty splits (artists, estates, labels, management, collecting agencies)
Multimedia rights (e.g., albums, stems, VIP access, backstage passes, fan tokens)
Resale logic (clone-and-sell mechanics with perpetual revenue streams)
Legal terms — enforceable and human-readable
This ensures every NFT is more than a digital file — it’s a contract-bound revenue-generating asset.
🧠
Intelligent Detection by Nodes
Nodes — operated by fans, DJs, venues, or streamers — continuously scan for harmonic signatures during playback (online or offline). Upon signature detection:
The NFT’s harmonic fingerprint is matched
The Ricardian contract is activated
Royalties are instantly split and distributed to all programmed recipients
No manual reconciliation
No waiting periods
No central authority
♻️
Perpetual Earnings via Clone NFTs
Clone NFTs extend the contract logic through resale and derivative ownership:
When a fan resells a track as a licensed clone, programmed recipients (e.g. artist + manager + agency) continue earning royalties automatically
This creates lifetime revenue flows instead of single-event payouts
Artists, rights-holders, and even contributors to past works benefit from chain-native royalty propagation
🌐
Why It WorksFully decentralized
Transparent + traceable
Gas-optimized + cross-chain ready
Compatible with Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and emerging rollups
Legally and technically binding
HarmonicChain is not a concept — it’s the connective tissue that turns music into self-enforcing digital value.
It completes the loop between creation, ownership, detection, and reward — giving creators and listeners the tools to own, operate, and grow the music economy together.
🎤
Real-World Application:
A 40,000-Person Concert — Powered by HarmonicChain
While the system is designed to automate royalties for a single track, it can just as easily scale to a live stadium event — powering complex payouts, real-time engagement, and programmatic audience participation with zero friction.
Let’s break it down.
⚙️
Modular Use Case
One Engine, Infinite FormatsImagine a sold-out concert with 40,000 attendees.
Each song performed has a pre-linked harmonic signature, embedded in the playback or live instrumentation feed.
Each artist, contributor, and behind-the-scenes team member is already pre-assigned royalty splits through their Ricardian contract.
Here’s What Happens Live:
As each track is performed, a node (installed at the venue or synced via live mix) detects the harmonic signature in real time
The Ricardian contract is triggered automatically
Royalties are distributed instantly to artists, backing musicians, managers, crew, or even charitable partners — all defined in advance
Optional NFTs tied to the concert or specific moments can be minted live, giving fans proof-of-attendance or exclusive media rights
🛠
Programmability at Its Core
This same system could also:
Reward node operators in the crowd for verifying the live playback
Allow real-time revenue splits to guest performers or featured artists
Track and tokenize exclusive live remixes, instantly minting and licensing on the spot
Offer limited backstage access NFTs, redeemable via smart contract triggers during the show
🧰
Why It’s the Swiss Army Knife of Music Automation:
One engine supports both micro and macro events
Royalty contracts, live distribution, fan engagement, NFT drops — all on the same stack
Artists are paid before they leave the stage
Labels, agencies, venues, and partners are all fairly and transparently compensated
No delays, no reconciling paperwork, no backend tangle
This is the future of programmable music --
where performance becomes payment, in real time, with no compromises.
Whether it’s one track or one tour — the system adapts, scales, and evolves with the artist.
Real-World Application:
A 40,000-Person Concert — Powered by HarmonicChain
While the system is designed to automate royalties for a single track, it can just as easily scale to a live stadium event — powering complex payouts, real-time engagement, and programmatic audience participation with zero friction.
Let’s break it down.
⚙️
Modular Use Case
One Engine, Infinite FormatsImagine a sold-out concert with 40,000 attendees.
Each song performed has a pre-linked harmonic signature, embedded in the playback or live instrumentation feed.
Each artist, contributor, and behind-the-scenes team member is already pre-assigned royalty splits through their Ricardian contract.
Here’s What Happens Live:
As each track is performed, a node (installed at the venue or synced via live mix) detects the harmonic signature in real time
The Ricardian contract is triggered automatically
Royalties are distributed instantly to artists, backing musicians, managers, crew, or even charitable partners — all defined in advance
Optional NFTs tied to the concert or specific moments can be minted live, giving fans proof-of-attendance or exclusive media rights
🛠
Programmability at Its Core
This same system could also:
Reward node operators in the crowd for verifying the live playback
Allow real-time revenue splits to guest performers or featured artists
Track and tokenize exclusive live remixes, instantly minting and licensing on the spot
Offer limited backstage access NFTs, redeemable via smart contract triggers during the show
🧰
Why It’s the Swiss Army Knife of Music Automation:
One engine supports both micro and macro events
Royalty contracts, live distribution, fan engagement, NFT drops — all on the same stack
Artists are paid before they leave the stage
Labels, agencies, venues, and partners are all fairly and transparently compensated
No delays, no reconciling paperwork, no backend tangle
This is the future of programmable music --
where performance becomes payment, in real time, with no compromises.
Whether it’s one track or one tour — the system adapts, scales, and evolves with the artist.
Above is an example i created which does a pretty good job, of showing how the programability of the system works, you can use the same engine for a single track, or a concert, basically its the Swiss army knife of flexibility. thats what for me makes it so effective.
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The Framework
Behind the VisionThis isn’t just a technological idea — it’s a fully architected, execution-ready ecosystem. From harmonic signatures and Ricardian contracts to the legal scaffolding, economic incentives, and system flows, every component has been engineered to work together at scale.
We’ve mapped out how this framework can operate globally, securely, and equitably — not just for artists, but across the entire music economy.
The infrastructure includes:
Technical architecture and smart contract protocols
Legal mechanisms for enforceability
Operational models for platform governance
User experience flows for creators, listeners, and node operators
A comprehensive breakdown of the roles, departments, and implementation layers required to bring it to life is available on a separate page.
For those ready to shape the future
the blueprint is waiting.
The Framework
Behind the VisionThis isn’t just a technological idea — it’s a fully architected, execution-ready ecosystem. From harmonic signatures and Ricardian contracts to the legal scaffolding, economic incentives, and system flows, every component has been engineered to work together at scale.
We’ve mapped out how this framework can operate globally, securely, and equitably — not just for artists, but across the entire music economy.
The infrastructure includes:
Technical architecture and smart contract protocols
Legal mechanisms for enforceability
Operational models for platform governance
User experience flows for creators, listeners, and node operators
A comprehensive breakdown of the roles, departments, and implementation layers required to bring it to life is available on a separate page.
For those ready to shape the future
the blueprint is waiting.
I’ve always believed music should move as freely as the people who create it. In 2004, I helped open that path by launching Australia’s first legal digital download platform for independent artists. This is part of that same journey — finding better ways to make sure musicians are seen, heard, and paid properly.
Now, the sound itself holds the key.
Every song carries its own signature — its truth — and with it, the power to speak, contract, and pay in real time.
No barcodes. No middlemen.
Just music… triggering fairness.
Because who better to speak for the music than the music itself?
If this resonates — the door’s open.
— Lawrence Eastland
Now, the sound itself holds the key.
Every song carries its own signature — its truth — and with it, the power to speak, contract, and pay in real time.
No barcodes. No middlemen.
Just music… triggering fairness.
Because who better to speak for the music than the music itself?
If this resonates — the door’s open.
— Lawrence Eastland
