Why use Musicdibs?
Registering your work before sharing, publishing it or sending previous versions, is key to establishing a first proof of authorship. This way you will have the best proof if someone tries to plagiarize your creation.
We help music creators by protecting their copyright.
We empower composers and eliminate the fear of possible plagiarism with an alternative to traditional registration platforms, innovative and based on the latest technology: blockchain.
We offer transparency, security and trust, allowing the registration and verification of compositions uploaded to Musicdibs.
We empower composers and eliminate the fear of possible plagiarism with an alternative to traditional registration platforms, innovative and based on the latest technology: blockchain.
We offer transparency, security and trust, allowing the registration and verification of compositions uploaded to Musicdibs.
“By registering my productions on blockchain I feel extra secure when sharing my work on social media. Also NFts are a very exciting option to monetize my creations or to increase the engagement with my fans ”
David Cano
Audio producer
“By registering my productions on blockchain I feel extra secure when sharing my work on social media. Also NFts are a very exciting option to monetize my creations or to increase the engagement with my fans”
David Cano
Audio producer
“Copyright of my music productions is very important to me, and Musicdibs makes it easy and secure. As producer, the possibility of generating NFTs of my creations is a very interesting tool, to generate new revenues and incentivate my fans.”
Juan Pedro Miranda
Sound engineer and music producer
“Copyright of my music productions is very important to me, and Musicdibs makes it easy and secure. As producer, the possibility of generating NFTs of my creations is a very interesting tool, to generate new revenues and incentivate my fans”
Juan Pedro Miranda
Sound engineer and music producer
“Protecting my pieces and that of my artists with the latest technology enhances the quality of our work. The new business possibilities that NFTs offer us is immense and I have no doubt that it is the way to go.”
Juanjo Reig
Musician and music producer
“Protecting my pieces and that of my artists with the latest technology enhances the quality of our work. The new business possibilities that NFTs offer us is immense and I have no doubt that it is the way to go.”
Juanjo Reig
Musician and music producer
Technology
Blockchain
Blockchain technology has revolutionized the way we store and share information. Using cryptography to keep information secure, blockchain offers a decentralized database based on a network of independent computers, called nodes.
Each of these nodes has to validate and approve a change in the network, which reduces the dependencies and vulnerabilities of the centralized storage of information.
Identity verification
Just as when you go to a notary to sign a document, or when you go to a public registry to make a record, and they ask for your id document to verify your identity, the certifications issued by Musicdibs must be associated with a previously verified identity to have legal validity.
But don’t worry about this: your personal data will not be shared with anyone and they will only be used for this purpose. When we register your creation in blockchain this information will not be accessible, since thanks to cryptography we “anonymize” all operations, keeping your personal data safe.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
An NFT is a non-fungible token, something with unique value, that represents ownership of a digital asset, such as a song, photo, video clip, or digital artwork. In contrast, “fungible” means interchangeable, so it can be replaced by something of equal value.
The NFT is sort of like the mp3 file plus a tag that says “this file is original, limited edition, and can’t be copied.” In other words, NFTs allow digital items to be treated.
Pricing
Register your creation for very little and get great discounts, by buying our packages or anual subscriptions.
And now you can pay with ICOM tokens and enjoy a 20% extra off! For more information on ICOMs and how to acquire them, click here.
(Price not including taxes, for EU countries will be added 21% VAT.)
Important: Payment for monthly and yearly subscriptions are automatically renewed each month. More information in FAQ and in the purchase terms and conditions.
Are you a music company or academy? Contact us and request details for corporate packages or customized solutions (whitelabel).
Frequently ask questions
Yes, but it doen’t suppose a problem! The important thing is who did it first and when (identity of who did it and when it was done). Every time something is registered (albeit repeated) a timestamp associated with the identity of the person who made the certification and the certified content is generated.
Musicdibs, being a tool with validity and worldwide scope, can’t know if someone has already certified something before another person in another registration system or another part of the world. As we said, that is not what is relevant, but the hability to prove in a reliable way WHO DID IT BEFORE ?. And that is what Musicdibs guarantees you.
Blockchain registers are permanent, and the duration of copyright protection is subject to the legislation of each country.
Unfortunately, registration in the name of third parties is ONLY allowed and legally recognized in the exceptional case of minors. User accounts are unipersonal and non-transferable, and may belong to persons or entities (commercial, associations, etc.).
You must bear in mind that for the registration of a creation, the identity of the person or entity to whom the ownership of those rights will be granted must first be verified, and this is only possible if that same person or entity is the one that you have opened the account on Musicdibs and verified it with your official identity document. This is precisely how possible identity theft or even property theft is avoided, since only the person or entity that registers is the one that has ownership of the creation.
We recommend that you propose to those people that they each open a Musicdibs account with their data. It is very simple!
The registration of the file generates a hash and a time stamp, where the identification data that automatically link the author with his creation is encrypted. In the event of a legal dispute, anyone can validate said code and verify that you are the original author.
Once certified, it is important not to make any changes to the original file, so as not to modify its digital trace.
You can register all types of files, the format is indifferent. And they can be both completed and partial works (in the process of creation). In this case, you will have to make successive registrations of each of the milestones that you are achieving: chapters, partial assemblies, sketches,… we will create a record of each delivery, which will also provide you with traceability in your creative process.
Registering of your script or short video in the blockchain has legal validity in the 179 signatory countries of the Berne Convention. It is an alternative, fast and reliable way to avoid plagiarism when you share it on social networks or with your friends. It is a commitment to the future, and facilitates the process of comparing different pieces and verifying the identity of their original creator.
Minors can request the registration of their copyright through their parents or legal representatives, who must prove their relationship with the minor through the appropriate document (family book or legal document that proves the guardianship or legal representation of the minor).
Blockchain registers are permanent, and the duration of copyright protection is subject to the legislation of each country.
You can register all kinds of files, both finished work in any digital audio format (mp3, WAV, AIFF, WMA, etc.) and text files, whether it’s sheet music or lyrics.
The registration of the piece generates a hash and a time stamp, where the identification data is encrypted, which automatically link the author with his creation. In the event of a legal dispute, anyone can validate said code and verify that you are the original author.
Once certified, it is important not to make any changes to the original file, so as not to modify its digital trace.
No, you will only pay for the initial registration.
Registering your music in the blockchain is an alternative, fast and reliable means to avoid plagiarism when you share it on social networks and music platforms. It is a commitment to the future, and facilitates the process of comparing different pieces and verifying the identity of their original creator.
You should know that intellectual property is not like industrial property.
In this sense, it is important to note that in the European Union it is not mandatory to carry out an administrative act to be considered the author of a piece and it is enough to demonstrate its previous creation. The intellectual property of a literary, artistic or scientific work corresponds to the author by the sole fact of its creation. Therefore, the author, artist or creator has automatic protection, unlike Industrial Property (trademarks, patents, industrial designs,…) in which it is necessary to register to be considered the owner of the rights.
If someone copies a song previously registered on the Blockchain, you can provide your registration as valid proof in a plagiarism complaint, since a receipt is generated in every Musicdibs registry that contains all the necessary information, both to identify the work in your name ant to prove the registration with its time stamp. With the Musicdibs certificate you will be able to demonstrate that you were it’s creator and that therefore have the right of ownership over it.
The best way to register the co-authorship or multiple-ownership of a creation with Musicdibs is by making two records in the blockchain: one of the song (lyrics, sound recording…) and one with all the information of the authors (name and document of identity of each co-author), any information on the distribution of each co-author’s rights and the information of the song registration made previously (transaction identifier, file’s digital trace and blockchain network). Additionally, you must select the option “I want this certification to be public” in both registers.
By doing it in this way you can verify the registration of both the song and the co-authorship document and the timestamp of the records guarantees its legal validity.
For your records to have legal validity, it is necessary to verify your identity with an official identification document valid in your country that contains a photo of you and your personal information or your passport. In Spain and all other countries of the European Union you can use your National Identification Card (DNI) or passport. For other countries, below is a list of the documents we accept:
If your country is not on this list or you have any questions, contact us.
Yes, and in fact it is recommended, to avoid someone plagiarizing you during your creation process before your work is finished. Thanks to our reduced cost, especially that of the annual subscription, you can make as many partial registrations of your work as you want, which will also allow you to share your creation with whoever you want with full guarantee that it is protected and in your name.
