2020
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3578311
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Copyright Unchained: How Blockchain Technology Can Change the Administration and Distribution of Copyright Protected Works

Abstract: Blockchain technology is mainly discussed in connection with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. However, blockchain is a multipurpose technology with many other potential applications. This article analyzes how blockchain technology can be used in relation to copyright, especially the administration and distribution of copyright protected works. It also examines the questions and challenges that may arise from such use.

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“…Copyright owners should receive a legally regulated percentage of royalties when their content is broadcasted at events, on radio, TV, or streamed online. National copyright administration authorities function as a collection platform for copyright owners, ensuring compensation for qualifying parties (Pech, 2020).…”
Section: Systematic Literature Review and Findings Of Blockchain Appl...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Copyright owners should receive a legally regulated percentage of royalties when their content is broadcasted at events, on radio, TV, or streamed online. National copyright administration authorities function as a collection platform for copyright owners, ensuring compensation for qualifying parties (Pech, 2020).…”
Section: Systematic Literature Review and Findings Of Blockchain Appl...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…110 The advantage of DLT is that it does not need a centralised authority to validate a particular piece of information, such as a transaction, as this is done decentralised 111 by consensus of nodes within a computer network. 112 It provides a data base where information is stored within a block, then chained onto a preceding block forming a chronological chain. Blockchain technology could have vast applications in relation to IP rights and enforcement.…”
Section: Emerging Issuesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…NFTs are a form of certificate on a suitable blockchain, such as the Ethereum blockchain, which indicate ownership and are supported by smart contracts. 119 NFTs are currently used for digital collectibles but anything that can be represented digitally, including physical goods, can be turned (i.e. "minted") into NFTs.…”
Section: Emerging Issuesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Over recent years, virtual currencies and blockchain technologies have emerged as powerful catalysts of social change and financial value creation. Blockchain technology [2][3][4][5] has witnessed substantial advancements, finding applications in diverse domains such as healthcare [6][7][8][9][10], Internet of Things (IoT) services [11][12][13][14][15], supply chain management [16][17][18][19][20], copyright protection [21][22][23][24][25], and energy internet [26][27][28][29][30]. Of noteworthy mention is Ether [31], the presently most prevalent blockchain platform.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%