How to Create Traceable Music Using A.V. Mapping

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Numbers Protocol

5 min readFeb 13, 2024

The music industry has long been plagued with challenges such as piracy, copyright infringement, and royalty distribution. Recently, with the mainstream introduction of Generative AI, similar to the world of AI-generated images, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to ensure traceability and authenticity. In this evolving landscape, Numbers Protocol and A.V. Mapping offer solutions for artists and creators to establish transparent and traceable digital music assets.

Prerequisites

Before diving into the process, ensure you have your music file ready for upload. A.V. Mapping’s platform is user-friendly and requires no technical expertise in blockchain or music production.

First, create an account with A.V. Mapping to register your music on the blockchain.

Step 1: Visit the A.V. Mapping website and click on “Sign Up.”
Step 2: Provide your email and password to create an account. This account will be your gateway to accessing A.V. Mapping’s traceability features.
Step 3: Check your email inbox for a confirmation link, click on the link, and your account is good to go.
Step 4: Log in to A.V. Mapping, click on your profile at the rightmost corner of the dashboard, and choose ‘Musician Playground.’
Step 5: Fill in your personal information, as some of this will be necessary for attributing your created music.

Uploading Your Music

Step 6: Once done, navigate to the “Upload Music” section.
Step 7: Select your music file and upload it to the platform. A.V. Mapping supports various formats, including WAV and MP3, for your convenience.

Fill in your music information

Step 8: After uploading, you’ll be prompted to fill in the information of your music file. This includes details like the title, artist name, and any relevant descriptions.

Blockchain Registration

Step 9: A.V. Mapping integrates with Numbers Protocol to register your music to Web 3.0.
Step 10: Select ‘Release it on Web 3.0’ to ensure immutable tracking.

Check platform contract

Step 11: Thoroughly read and agree to the contract terms, then click “Upload.”

Subscription plan & payment

Step 12: Select the subscription plan suitable for your need
Step 13: Upon selecting a subscription plan, you will be redirected to the payment page.
Step 14: Once payment is completed, you will be redirected to the “My Music List” page, where you can verify that the work has been uploaded.

Step 15: Click on your uploaded music to view the detailed information and confirm that the work has been uploaded to Web3, take note of your music’s NID number.

Verifying Traceability

Step 16: Add your NID number from Step 15 to the end of the following link (https://verify.numbersprotocol.io/asset-profile?nid=) to view the provenance of your uploaded music on Numbers Protocol’s verify engine. You will be directed to the asset profile page.
Step 16: This record includes all metadata and a unique identifier, providing transparent proof of your music’s origin and ownership.

Sharing Your Music

Step 17: With traceability established, you can share your music through A.V. Mapping’s platform or by sharing the asset profile page, ensuring listeners and collaborators are aware of its verified origin.

Conclusion

By uploading your music to A.V. Mapping, you join a growing community of artists who value transparency and authenticity in the digital music space. Your traceable music stands out, bolstered by the assurance and security provided by blockchain technology.

Next Steps

Explore A.V. Mapping’s additional features and consider joining their community forums for tips and support from fellow music creators. For any queries or further assistance, A.V. Mapping’s support team is readily available to guide you through the process.

Also check out our interview video with Frinny Lee, the Founder and CEO of A.V. Mapping!

About Numbers Protocol

Numbers Protocol provides content verification for AI-powered companies and creativity tools. It offers efficient and low-cost digital provenance infrastructures and decentralized storage, which not only enhance trust in digital content but also provide a pathway for innovative content monetization strategies. Products including:

Capture Cam: A secure camera technology captures, signs, and seals critical details in every photo or video, such as date, time, location, and the true pixels captured.
Capture Dashboard: Decentralized storage facility for all images taken on Capture Cam but also a depositary for you to upload original authentic images.
Capture Eye: All images are verified and secured on the blockchain, protecting asset rights, proving authenticity and being transparent with edits, changes to digital media using Capture sign.
Numbers Blockchain: A digital media library and indexing system that allows anyone to create on-chain proof of digital media files. We aim to provide media consumers with the full picture.
Numbers API: Register and receive multiple assets using a simple API. Our friendly interface makes it easy for developers to create network applications.
Numbers Search Engine: Google for digital media.
Boasting the highest multi-network asset coverage, reverse-image search, dedicated asset profiles and AI-powered similar image results. Provenance of digital media can be found– ideal for general queries and vetting.