Collab Chain

Collab Chain is an innovative platform tailored for creators, producers, songwriters, and rights holders in the music industry who need assurance regarding ownership and royalties. This essential tool allows users to upload official royalty statements, splits, or credit documents from various sources, including distributors, Performing Rights Organizations (PROs), and publishers. By parsing and normalizing this data, Collab Chain generates a structured, verifiable record that serves as proof of contribution and entitlement to royalties. The platform significantly reduces disputes and enhances transparency among collaborators by functioning as a secure credit locker. This system empowers creators to reference verified records during negotiations, audits, or conflict resolutions. Importantly, Collab Chain does not act as a distributor or marketplace but focuses on verification, documentation, and long-term proof, making it indispensable for independent artists, labels, managers, and legal teams seeking precise and defensible records of ownership.

Verifiable Royalty Proof

Collab Chain transforms official royalty statements into tamper-evident proof records. This feature confirms splits, locks proofs, and allows users to share read-only verification links confidently, eliminating uncertainty in royalty distributions.

Official Statement Uploads

Users can upload various official statement formats, including PDF or CSV files from distributors and PROs. This flexibility ensures that all relevant documentation is preserved, providing a reliable foundation for verifiable proofs.

Split Confirmation Indicators

The platform features track-level split status indicators that clearly show whether splits are Complete, Incomplete, or Not Set. This functionality ensures that all collaborators' contributions are accounted for, preventing omissions and misunderstandings.

Secure Sharing Options

Collab Chain enables users to generate secure, read-only links for sharing proofs with collaborators, managers, or legal teams. This feature allows recipients to view the proof summary without needing access to the user's account, enhancing privacy and security.

Independent Artists

Independent artists can utilize Collab Chain to maintain clear records of their earnings and collaborator splits across multiple releases. This ensures they can easily track their financial contributions and rights within their projects.

Music Producers

Producers can document their production credits and percentages without the hassle of managing physical paperwork. Collab Chain streamlines the process, allowing them to focus on their creative work while maintaining accurate records.

Songwriters

Songwriters benefit from the platform by keeping verifiable records of their writing splits and publishing shares. This clarity helps them secure fair compensation and manage their rights effectively.

Music Managers

Managers can organize royalty statements across their roster of artists and share proofs with stakeholders. This centralized system simplifies the management of multiple projects, ensuring transparency and accuracy in financial distributions.

How does Collab Chain ensure the integrity of my data?

Collab Chain preserves your original files and generates deterministic, tamper-evident proofs. The platform does not scrape earnings or guess your royalties, ensuring that your data remains accurate and secure.

Can I use screenshots as supporting evidence?

Yes, you can upload PNG or JPG screenshots as supporting evidence when official exports are unavailable. However, these will be clearly labeled as "Not an Official Statement" and will not be used for calculations.

Do I need a distributor to use Collab Chain?

No, Collab Chain operates independently of distributors. It focuses solely on the verification and documentation of royalty statements, making it suitable for independent artists and collaborators who may not use traditional distribution channels.

What types of official statements can I upload?

You can upload PDF or CSV exports from various distributors, publishers, and royalty organizations, including DistroKid, SoundExchange, Apple Music, and Spotify for Artists, among others, to create verifiable proofs.