Platform Guidelines

Dreamster Music Platform: Recording Artist Guidelines

Introduction

Welcome to Dreamster, the music platform that empowers artists to take control of their careers and build a thriving community around their music. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Dreamster platform, its features, and how you can leverage them to monetize your music, engage with your fans, and grow your brand. We are excited to have you on board and look forward to helping you succeed in this new era of music ownership.

Dreamster is designed to be a fair and transparent ecosystem where artists are rewarded for their creativity and fans are empowered to invest in the music they love. Our innovative platform transforms your music into Digital Music Assets (DMAs), allowing you to earn a significant share of the revenue from each sale while offering your fans exclusive perks and benefits. This guide will walk you through the process of getting started on Dreamster, from setting up your account to creating your first DMA and engaging with your community.

Getting Started

Account Setup and Verification

Creating your artist profile on Dreamster is the first step toward unlocking the full potential of our platform. To ensure a secure and trustworthy environment for all users, we require every artist to complete a verification process. This not only protects your intellectual property but also gives your fans confidence that they are supporting the authentic creator of the music they love.

To get started, you will need to sign up for an artist account on the Dreamster platform. During this process, you will be asked to provide essential information, including your artist name, contact details, and links to your existing social media profiles or music portfolio. Once you have submitted this information, our team will review your application to verify your identity and confirm that you own the rights to the music you intend to upload. This verification process is crucial for maintaining the integrity of our platform and ensuring that all artists are fairly compensated for their work.

Uploading Your Music

Once your account is verified, you can begin uploading your music to the Dreamster platform. We support high-quality audio files to ensure that your fans experience your music in the best possible format. When uploading a track, you will be prompted to provide detailed metadata, including the song title, album artwork, genre, and a list of all collaborators, such as producers, featured artists, and songwriters. This information is essential for creating your Digital Music Asset (DMA) and ensuring that all contributors are properly credited and compensated.

Our user-friendly interface makes it easy to manage your music library and prepare your tracks for release. You can upload single songs, EPs, or full albums, and our system will guide you through the process of creating a unique DMA for each release. With our built-in smart contracts, you can be confident that all revenue from your music sales will be automatically and transparently distributed to all collaborators according to the terms you set.

Monetizing Your Music

Creating Digital Music Assets (DMAs)

At the core of the Dreamster platform is the concept of Digital Music Assets (DMAs). A DMA is a unique digital token that represents ownership of a specific song or musical work. When you upload your music to Dreamster, you are creating a DMA that your fans can purchase, trade, and own. This innovative model allows you to monetize your music directly, without the need for traditional intermediaries like record labels or streaming services.

Each DMA is a unique, verifiable asset on the blockchain, and its ownership is transparently recorded. This means that you and your fans can be confident in the authenticity and scarcity of your music. By transforming your music into DMAs, you are not just selling a digital file; you are offering your fans a chance to invest in your career and share in your success.

Revenue Distribution

Dreamster's revenue distribution model is designed to be fair and transparent, ensuring that artists receive a significant share of the income generated from their music. When a fan purchases a DMA, the revenue is automatically distributed according to a pre-defined smart contract. Here's how it works:

•25% to the Artist: You receive an immediate 25% share of the sale price, paid directly to your wallet. This is a significant improvement over the fractional pennies per stream offered by traditional streaming platforms.

•15% to the Holder Pool: A portion of the revenue is distributed to all existing holders of your DMAs, creating a passive income stream for your most loyal fans.

•40% to the Vault Reserve: A substantial portion of the revenue is held in a vault to provide guaranteed liquidity, allowing fans to sell their DMAs back to the platform at any time.

•15% to the Platform: This share covers the operational costs of the Dreamster platform, including development, maintenance, and marketing.

•5% to DSTER Purchase: A small percentage is used to automatically purchase DSTER tokens, the native currency of the Dreamster ecosystem, which are then distributed as rewards to token holders.

This model ensures that you are fairly compensated for your work while also creating a vibrant and sustainable economy around your music.

Engaging with Your Fans

Artist Perks and Fan Benefits

One of the most powerful features of the Dreamster platform is the ability to create and offer exclusive perks to your fans. These perks are designed to deepen the connection between you and your audience, transforming passive listeners into active supporters and investors. When you create a DMA, you can attach a wide range of benefits that are unlocked for anyone who owns the asset.

Here are some examples of the types of perks you can offer:

•Event Access: Provide your fans with exclusive access to private concerts, meet-and-greets, studio sessions, or VIP experiences at your shows.

•Exclusive Content: Share unreleased tracks, behind-the-scenes videos, personal messages, or early access to new music.

•Physical Merchandise: Offer limited-edition vinyl, signed posters, custom apparel, or other exclusive merchandise.

•Creative Collaboration: Give your fans the opportunity to remix your songs, provide feedback on new music, or even collaborate on creative projects.

•Community Building: Create private Discord servers, offer direct messaging access, or host exclusive fan community events.

Our platform provides a user-friendly interface for creating and managing these perks, allowing you to customize the benefits for each of your releases. By offering unique and valuable perks, you can incentivize your fans to invest in your music and build a loyal community around your brand.

AI Artist Assistant

To help you manage your career and engage with your fans more effectively, Dreamster offers a powerful AI Artist Assistant. This innovative tool is designed to automate routine tasks, provide valuable insights, and help you focus on what you do best: creating music.

Here are some of the ways the AI Artist Assistant can support you:

•Marketing and Promotion: Get personalized recommendations for marketing strategies, social media content, and fan engagement campaigns.

•Analytics and Insights: Track your sales, monitor your fan demographics, and gain a deeper understanding of your audience.

•Fan Interaction: Automate responses to frequently asked questions, thank your supporters, and manage your social media comments.

•Task Management: Create to-do lists, set reminders, and stay organized with a personalized dashboard.

The AI Artist Assistant is available through a flexible credit-based system, allowing you to pay only for the services you use. Whether you need help with marketing, fan engagement, or administrative tasks, our AI assistant is here to support you every step of the way.

Best Practices for Success

To make the most of the Dreamster platform and build a successful career as an independent artist, we recommend following these best practices:

•Create High-Quality Music: The foundation of your success is your music. Focus on creating high-quality, original tracks that resonate with your target audience.

•Engage with Your Community: Building a strong relationship with your fans is essential. Be active in your community, respond to comments and messages, and make your fans feel valued.

•Offer Compelling Perks: The more valuable and exclusive your perks are, the more likely your fans will be to invest in your music. Get creative and offer unique experiences that your fans can't get anywhere else.

•Promote Your Music: Don't be afraid to promote your music on social media, in your newsletter, and through other marketing channels. Let your fans know about your new releases and the exclusive perks they can unlock.

•Be Consistent: Regularly releasing new music and engaging with your community will help you build momentum and grow your fanbase over time.

By following these guidelines, you can leverage the full power of the Dreamster platform to build a thriving career, connect with your fans on a deeper level, and take control of your musical journey. We are committed to your success and are here to support you every step of the way.