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On-chain royalty splits find traction with independent musicians

Automated payment splits are cutting settlement times from months to minutes.

By Marcus Feld · Markets editor · Jul 28, 2026 · 5 min read

On-chain royalty splits find traction with independent musicians

Independent labels are experimenting with programmable royalty contracts.

Streaming platforms remain the bottleneck for reliable revenue data.

Artists cite transparency, not speculation, as the main draw.

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