Blockchain & Tokenization

Mint music NFTs, manage your wallet, and own your music forever — available in a future update

Web3 Music Ownership

Own Your Music Forever

Stori uses blockchain technology to create verifiable ownership of your music:

  • TellUrStori L1: Custom Avalanche L1 blockchain (Chain ID 507)
  • Digital Masters: ERC-721 NFTs representing original creations
  • Digital Licenses: ERC-1155 NFTs for copies and licenses
  • IPFS Storage: Decentralized audio and metadata storage
  • Multi-Owner: Unlimited co-creators with configurable shares
  • Automatic Royalties: On-chain royalty distribution forever
  • 89% Creator Share: Only 1% platform fee + 10% resale royalty
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Blockchain tokenization interface

👑 Two-Tier NFT System

Stori uses a two-tier system inspired by traditional music industry: Digital Masters (Tier 1) and Digital Licenses (Tier 2).

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Tier 1: Digital Master

ERC-721

Unique token representing the original creation and ownership rights. Like the "master recording" in traditional music.

  • One unique token per track
  • Multi-owner support (unlimited co-creators)
  • Configurable ownership shares (%, basis points)
  • Automatic royalty distribution
  • Immutable on-chain rights
  • Create licenses from master
Example: Artist 50% • Producer 30% • Songwriter 20%
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Tier 2: Digital Licenses

ERC-1155

Multiple copies and licenses of the Digital Master. What users buy, stream, and collect.

  • Unlimited instances per master
  • Five distinct license types
  • Flexible pricing models
  • Resalable on secondary market
  • Automatic creator royalties (10%)
  • Time/play-based restrictions
Example: 100× Full Ownership @ $10 each
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Wallet connection interface with Core wallet

Wallet Setup

Connect Your Wallet

Connect Core wallet to interact with blockchain features:

  • 1 Install Core: Download Core wallet from core.app
  • 2 Create Account: Set up new wallet or import existing
  • 3 Add Network: Add TellUrStori L1 (Chain ID 507, RPC provided)
  • 4 Get Test Tokens: Use faucet for testnet TUS tokens
  • 5 Connect in Stori: Blockchain menu → Connect Wallet
  • 6 Approve Connection: Confirm in Core wallet popup
  • 7 Verify Status: Green indicator shows connected

🪙 Minting Your First NFT

Step 1

Complete Your Project

  • • Create and arrange your music
  • • Add effects and mix professionally
  • • Generate and assign track images
  • • Save project (⌘S)
Step 2

Tokenize Project

  • • Blockchain menu → Tokenize Project
  • • Enter project title and description
  • • Add co-creators and ownership shares (optional)
  • • Review metadata and track information
Step 3

Upload to IPFS

  • • All audio files uploaded to IPFS
  • • All track images uploaded
  • • Metadata JSON created with CIDs
  • • Progress tracked in real-time
  • • Takes 30-120 seconds depending on file sizes
Step 4

Pay Minting Fee

  • • Fee: 0.01 TUS base + 0.005 TUS per track
  • • QR code displayed for mobile wallet payment
  • • Or copy payment address for desktop wallet
  • • Automatic detection when payment received
Step 5

Digital Master Minted

  • • ERC-721 token minted to your wallet
  • • Token ID assigned
  • • Ownership recorded on blockchain
  • • Appears in your wallet and marketplace
  • • Ready to create licenses for sale

📜 Five License Types

Once you've minted a Digital Master, you can create licenses with different usage rights and pricing models:

💎 Full Ownership

  • Price Range: $10 - $100 typical
  • Rights: Download, own forever, resell
  • Downloads: Unlimited
  • Resale: Allowed (10% creator royalty)
  • Best For: Collectors and fans

📻 Streaming

  • Price: $0.0005 per play
  • Rights: Pay-per-stream access
  • Downloads: None
  • Resale: Not applicable
  • Best For: Casual listeners

🎧 Limited Play

  • Price Range: $0.10 - $1
  • Rights: Fixed number of plays (10-100)
  • Downloads: Optional
  • Resale: Not allowed
  • Best For: Try before you buy

⏰ Time-Limited

  • Price Range: $1 - $5
  • Rights: Unlimited plays for fixed period
  • Duration: 7/30/90 days typical
  • Downloads: During active period
  • Best For: Subscriptions and rentals

🎬 Commercial Sync

  • Price Range: $100 - $10,000+
  • Rights: Use in videos, ads, games, films
  • Exclusivity: Optional exclusive rights
  • Attribution: Required in credits
  • Best For: Content creators, brands

💰 Pricing Strategy

  • Full Ownership: Set based on production value
  • Streaming: Low barrier for discovery
  • Limited: Entry point for conversion
  • Time-Limited: Recurring revenue model
  • Commercial: Premium pricing for business use
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QR code payment for mobile wallet scanning

EIP-681 Payments

QR Code Payment System

Professional blockchain payment workflow with automatic detection:

  • EIP-681 Standard: Standard Ethereum payment URIs
  • QR Code: High-quality 10x scaled QR codes
  • Embedded Metadata: Address, amount, and request ID
  • Mobile Friendly: Scan with Core mobile wallet
  • Auto-Detection: App monitors blockchain every 5 seconds
  • Instant Processing: Automatic when payment confirmed
  • Cross-Wallet: Works with Core, MetaMask, and other EIP-681 wallets
Decentralized Storage

IPFS Integration

All music and artwork stored on IPFS for permanent decentralized access:

  • Audio Files: All track audio uploaded to IPFS
  • Track Images: Album artwork for each track
  • Cover Artwork: Project cover image
  • Metadata JSON: All metadata with CID references
  • Gateway URLs: HTTP access via IPFS gateways
  • Permanent Storage: Content-addressed, immutable
  • Decentralized: No single point of failure
  • Progress Tracking: Real-time upload progress display
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IPFS upload progress with CID display