Music Distribution Platform

Recordian Music – Listen-to-Earn Music Streaming on the Blockchain

Overview

Recordian Music is a blockchain-powered listen-to-earn music streaming platform built for both artists and listeners. By integrating an innovative ad studio platform, users are rewarded for streaming music, while artists can monetize their content more transparently and directly. Recordian is available across iOS, Android, and Web. The platform merges web3 mechanics, music distribution, and ad monetization into a single ecosystem—providing creators with ownership and listeners with passive earning opportunities.

Objectives

• Build a decentralized streaming platform that incentivizes both listeners and artists.
• Launch a complete ad studio for campaign creation and tracking.
• Integrate music distribution API for seamless artist onboarding and content management.

My Role

• Role(s): Full Stack Engineer, Web3 Integration Lead
• Platform(s): iOS, Android, Web
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Designed the user and artist flow
  • Implemented smart contract hooks and reward tracking
  • Built the ad campaign system with real-time metrics
  • Connected the backend to our internal music distribution service

Implementation Breakdown

1. Research & Planning

• Analyzed traditional music streaming platforms like Spotify and web3 apps like Audius.
• Identified bottlenecks in artist payouts, fan engagement, and ad revenue distribution.
• Mapped a dual-reward system: Ad revenue + listener rewards.

2. Design System

• Designed in Figma using modern mobile UI principles (dark mode, waveform displays, artist stats).
• Created modular components for ads, tracks, wallets, and campaign reports.
• Collaborated with artists and early adopters for usability testing feedback.

3. Development

• Frontend:
  • Flutter for mobile (iOS & Android)
  • React + Next.js for the web
• Key Features:
  • Token-gated streaming
  • Ad injection based on genre and listener region
  • Wallet integration for listener earnings

4. Backend Integration

• FastAPI backend with Prisma ORM & MongoDB
• Connected to our internal music distribution API for publishing content
• Listener behavior triggers reward distribution via smart contracts
• Ad Studio API lets businesses manage campaigns, audiences, and view real-time reports

5. CI/CD

• GitHub Actions for version control and test pipelines
• AWS S3 + CloudFront for hosting streaming assets
• Firebase and Stripe for auth and purchases

Outcomes

• 🎧 Over 10,000 streams processed in beta
• 🪙 3,200+ wallets registered for listener earnings
• 📊 500+ campaigns launched in the ad studio
• 🚀 Reduced payout latency to under 30 seconds post-stream

Technologies Used

• Frontend: Flutter, React, Next.js
• Backend: FastAPI, Prisma, MongoDB
• Blockchain: Smart contract reward system (EVM compatible)
• DevOps: GitHub Actions, AWS, Firebase
• Ads & Distribution: Custom Ad Studio API + Music Distribution API