Collab Chain

Collab Chain is an API-first platform specifically designed to address the challenges of ownership verification and royalty transparency in the music industry. It serves as a secure, tamper-evident ledger that tracks creative contributions and earnings, catering to a diverse range of stakeholders, including creators, producers, songwriters, managers, and rights holders. The main value proposition of Collab Chain lies in its deterministic data processing capabilities, allowing users to upload official royalty statements in formats such as PDF or CSV from integrated platforms like DistroKid, SoundExchange, and major Performing Rights Organizations (PROs). The platform's advanced parsing engine normalizes this disparate data into a structured, immutable proof record. By creating a single, verifiable source of truth for splits and credits, Collab Chain significantly reduces disputes and audit friction, ensuring that all parties have clarity and confidence in their financial arrangements. This platform is not a distributor or payment processor; rather, it focuses entirely on documentation, verification, and providing defensible, shareable proof for negotiations and legal contexts.

Verifiable Royalty Proof

Collab Chain transforms official royalty statements into tamper-evident proof records. This feature confirms splits, locks proofs, and generates secure, read-only verification links, ensuring that users can share documentation without compromising account security.

Deterministic Proof Generation

Users simply upload official royalty statements from various sources, and Collab Chain generates a deterministic snapshot of the data. This proof can be verified at any time, preserving the original file while providing a clear, structured record of earnings and splits.

Split Status Tracking

The platform offers track-level split status indicators—Complete, Incomplete, or Not Set. This feature ensures that all splits are confirmed before finalization, preventing accidental omissions that could lead to disputes or misunderstandings among collaborators.

Export and Share Options

Collab Chain allows users to export proof records in PDF format or as a comprehensive export bundle. These files include a proof summary, track details, and any supporting evidence, all organized in clearly labeled sections for easy reference and sharing.

For Independent Artists

Independent artists can maintain a clear record of their earnings and collaborator splits for each release. By using Collab Chain, they can ensure that all parties involved have access to verifiable documentation, reducing the chances of disputes.

For Music Producers

Producers can document their production credits and percentage splits effortlessly. This use case alleviates the need to chase down paperwork, as Collab Chain provides a reliable platform for tracking contributions and earnings.

For Songwriters

Songwriters can keep verifiable records of their writing splits and publishing shares. Collab Chain streamlines the process of confirming and sharing these splits, facilitating smoother collaborations and negotiations.

For Music Managers

Music managers can organize statements across their roster of artists, ensuring transparency and accuracy in financial documentation. By using Collab Chain, they can easily share proofs with stakeholders without compromising account security.

How does Collab Chain ensure data security?

Collab Chain prioritizes data security by preserving original files and creating deterministic, tamper-evident proofs. This means that users' data remains intact and verifiable, eliminating the risk of unauthorized alterations.

Can I use screenshots as supporting evidence?

Yes, Collab Chain allows users to upload screenshots as supporting evidence when official exports are unavailable. However, these screenshots are clearly labeled as "Not an Official Statement" to maintain clarity.

What types of statements can I upload?

You can upload official royalty statements in PDF or CSV formats from various distributors, publishers, and PROs. This includes exports from platforms like DistroKid, SoundExchange, Apple Music, and Spotify for Artists.

Is Collab Chain a payment processor?

No, Collab Chain is not a distributor or payment processor. Its primary focus is on documentation, verification, and providing a reliable, shareable proof of royalties and splits for creators and rights holders.