The Core Economic Loop
Follow the journey of a playlist from a simple idea to a value-generating asset within the protocol. Each step builds on the last, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem.
1. Create
A curator creates a playlist and registers it, minting a unique Playlist NFT.
- • Upload playlist metadata to IPFS
- • Mint Playlist NFT on Solana
- • Initialize performance vault
- • Set curation parameters
2. Stake
The community stakes $PLAY tokens on the playlist to signal its quality and potential.
- • Lock $PLAY tokens in smart contract
- • Quadratic influence calculation
- • Earn staking yield from performance
- • Vote on playlist decisions
3. Grow
Listeners engage, driving organic growth in followers on platforms like Spotify.
- • Cross-platform promotion
- • Organic listener discovery
- • Social media amplification
- • Algorithm optimization
4. Verify
A decentralized Oracle Network securely reports this growth to the blockchain.
- • 5-node oracle consensus (3-of-5)
- • Threshold signature verification
- • Tamper-proof data feeds
- • Real-time metric updates
5. Reward
The Performance Vault automatically distributes $PLAY rewards to the curator and stakers.
- • Automated smart contract payouts
- • Proportional reward distribution
- • Curator and staker incentives
- • Compound growth mechanics
Why This Loop Works
Each step reinforces the others, creating sustainable value for all participants.
Self-Reinforcing
Success breeds more success as rewards attract better curators and higher-quality content.
Fair Distribution
Quadratic staking ensures rewards flow to community favorites, not just big spenders.
Scalable Growth
Oracle networks and blockchain infrastructure support massive scale without centralization.
Tamper-Proof
Blockchain immutability and oracle consensus prevent manipulation of performance data.
Innovation Incentive
Reward structure encourages discovery of new talent and creative curation strategies.
Cross-Platform
Works with existing platforms like Spotify while building toward full decentralization.
Experience the Protocol
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