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MANILA — Coins.ph has expanded its QRPh-enabled payment system to let users pay with Bitcoin and Ethereum at about 700,000

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Web3’s Next Big Hit: Tokenized Music Royalties and the New Fan Economy

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NFTs for music tokenization are changing how artists, fans, and the music business think about ownership, access, and value. In simple terms, they let music be turned into a digital asset that can be sold, shared, or used to prove ownership and support artists more directly. What Music Tokenization Means Music tokenization means converting music-related rights or value into digital tokens on a blockchain. Those rights can include songs, albums, royalties, ownership shares, or access to special fan benefits. This means a song can become more than something you stream on a phone. It can also become a digital item with traceable ownership, possible resale value, and a built-in record of who owns what. What an NFT Is in Music An NFT, or non-fungible token, is a unique digital item recorded on a blockchain. In music, an NFT can represent a song, an album, a concert ticket, a backstage pass, a fan membership, or a piece of collectible artwork connected to a musician. WIPO notes that NFTs can be used for music albums and other digital works, but the NFT itself is not the same thing as the copyright in the music. That means owning a music NFT does not automatically mean owning all legal rights to the song unless those rights are clearly included. How Music Tokenization Works The basic process is simple to understand. An artist creates music or music-related content. The music or related rights are turned into a digital token on a blockchain. The token is sold, shared, or held by fans, investors, or collectors. The blockchain keeps a record of ownership and transactions. This can help artists sell directly to fans and reduce dependence on traditional middlemen. It can also make royalty sharing more transparent and easier to track. Why NFTs Matter for Musicians NFTs give musicians new ways to earn money and build stronger fan relationships. A fan may buy a music NFT not only to support the artist, but also to receive something special, such as exclusive content, voting rights, or limited-edition access. This can be powerful for independent artists because it creates a more direct connection between creativity and income. Instead of waiting only for streaming revenue, artists can sell special digital products that fans value more personally. The Connection Between NFTs and Intellectual Property Intellectual property, or IP, means the legal rights that protect creative work such as songs, lyrics, recordings, album art, and logos. Music tokenization becomes more meaningful when IP is clearly defined, because the token may represent a song, a license, or a royalty share, but not always the full copyright. WIPO explains that copyright law still matters even when music is tokenized. If a sound recording or clip is used in an NFT, permission from the copyright holder may still be required. In other words, blockchain can help record ownership, but it does not replace the law. Why This Is Important for Ordinary People For ordinary listeners and young creators, music tokenization makes the music world easier to understand because it shows where value comes from and who benefits.It can help fans support artists more directly and give creators more control over how their work is shared. For students and learners, it is a good example of how technology changes business and creativity at the same time. It shows that music is no longer only something you hear; it can also be something you own, collect, or help fund. Risks and Things to Understand Music NFTs are exciting, but they also need careful use. Not every NFT gives ownership of the music itself, and buyers should always check what rights are included. There are also practical questions about pricing, legal rules, royalties, copyright, and long-term value. So while music tokenization can create new opportunities, it works best when artists, fans, and platforms are clear about the rights involved. Conclusion NFTs for music tokenization are a new way to connect creativity, ownership, and fan support. They can help musicians raise money, share value with supporters, and make music ownership easier to track. At the same time, IP law still matters because the NFT is not the same as the copyright in the song. For ordinary people, the big idea is simple: music tokenization can make the music industry more direct, more transparent, and more interactive.

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July 6, 2026

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