Earnings & Monetization
How do artists earn on Rythme?
Artists can generate revenue through multiple built-in tools:
Streaming Royalties
Earn a portion of ad and premium subscription revenue from plays.
Music Sales
Sell singles, albums, or bundles directly to fans (one-time purchases).
NFT Drops
Mint collectible songs, visuals, or access tokens — set your own pricing.
Token Launches
Launch an ERC-20 token fans can stake, use, or trade for access or perks.
Crowdfunding DApp
Raise funds for new projects through fan-backed, tokenized campaigns.
How are payouts handled?
All artist and manager earnings are processed through the Rythme backend and paid out based on activity. You can link a wallet or use fiat-based payout channels (where supported).
info Payout Options
Crypto: ETH, USDC, or artist tokens
Fiat: Stripe (if connected) or manual payout
Royalties: Automatically split via smart contract rules
Earnings are claimable instantly for some features (e.g. NFT sales), while streaming payouts are calculated monthly based on listener activity and pool size.
Do managers earn too?
Yes — managers linked to verified artists receive automatic royalty shares:
Streaming
% of artist’s streaming royalties
NFT & Token Revenue
Optional split (if configured)
Referrals
% of staking or premium upgrade made by referred users
Rythme handles all royalty splits on-chain — no manual invoicing or chasing artists for payment.
What fees does Rythme take?
Streaming Royalties
0% (pooled share-based)
NFT Sales
1% platform fee
Token Launches
1% setup fee (optional support)
Crowdfunding Campaigns
1% fee — 99% to creator
Artist Withdrawals
0% from Rythme (network gas fees apply)
Rythme charges no hidden fees — you keep what you earn, minus necessary processing or smart contract costs.
Do fans earn anything?
Yes — fans can monetize their support too.
Referral Rewards
Share your referral link. When a user stakes or subscribes, you earn tokens.
Token Holder Perks
Some artist tokens offer a share of revenue, early access, or voting rights.
Badges & Tiers
Top users may be airdropped exclusive rewards based on activity.
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