PLAN B
BlockShark Radio-25
Global rollout of a token-based internet radio
- The strategic alternative for the BlockShark ecosystem -
Strategic Realignment
A proactive risk mitigation for the BlockShark ecosystem
Starting Point
Given potential difficulties in licensing the planned on-demand service "TimeLoop-25" (Plan A) through major labels, a quickly implementable and legally robust alternative is required.
Core Question
Is a token-based, non-interactive internet radio with operational headquarters in El Salvador a legally and operationally viable alternative?
Fast
Rapid market entry through Statutory License
Legal
Legally sound and compliant
Token-Based
NFT lending generates TimePasses
Global
Gradual international expansion
The BlockShark Radio-25 Concept
Token-based, non-interactive internet radio with curated channels
YearWave
Channels focused on specific decades or years – experience the music of your era.
Atlas
Thematic channels with music from specific countries or regions of the world.
Genre Currents
Curated channels for specific music genres – from Electronic to Jazz.
Plan A vs. Plan B
| Criterion | Plan B: Internet Radio | Plan A: On-Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Licenses | Public performance + neighboring rights | Full master, publishing and mechanical rights |
| DJ Mixes | Only "radio-typical" transitions | Explicit derivative permission required |
| Interaction | Only channel switching possible | Full interactivity (skip, seek, playlists) |
✅ Access Model
- → Exclusive for TimePass holders
- → TimePass is created through NFT lending
- → Community NFTs as keys to the ecosystem
🚫 Non-Interactive UX
- ✗ No skipping tracks
- ✗ No fast-forward or rewind
- ✓ Only channel switching possible
Licensing Strategy
Territorial analysis and pragmatic rollout approach
Important Notice: El Salvador Location
The operational headquarters in El Salvador does not exempt from licensing obligations in the receiving countries. For music licensing, only the geographic location of the listener is relevant.
USA: Statutory License
Fastest starting pointMaster Rights
→ SoundExchange (Statutory License)
Publishing Rights
→ PROs: ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR
UK & EU: Fragmented
Separate contracts per country🇬🇧 UK
PPL (Master) + PRS for Music (Composition)
🇩🇪 Germany
GVL (Master) + GEMA (Composition)
📋 DMCA Performance Complement (USA)
✅ Allowed (Radio Mix)
- • Crossfades and beatmatching
- • EQ, volume, timeshift
- • Shortening intros/outros (max. 15s)
❌ Not Allowed (Artistic)
- • Stems or acapellas
- • Longer foreign element overlays
- • Loops, mashups, deep edits
Expansion Roadmap
Four-stage approach for pragmatic market entry
Global Launch with Direct Licenses
Launch with curated catalog from independent labels, netlabels and opt-in artists. Artistic DJ mixes are legally possible within this framework.
Market Entry USA 🇺🇸
Registration with SoundExchange for Statutory License. Blanket agreements with US PROs. Activation of the US market.
Expansion UK/EU 🇪🇺
Gradual licenses for European key markets. Direct negotiations with PPL/PRS and GVL/GEMA.
Major Label Dialogue
Continuation of negotiations for Plan A from a strengthened position with a functioning product and active ecosystem.
90-Day Launch Plan (US Market)
Kickoff & Compliance
Radio mix policy, DMCA guardrails, legal review
Licenses (USA)
SoundExchange, PRO registration, ToS update
Technical Framework
Streaming automation, token gating, DMCA validator
Economy & Gating
NFT lending flow, TimePass integration, payout splits
Content & Beta
Channel curation, closed beta, ROU test run
Launch 🚀
Load tests, reporting pipelines, US go-live
Economic Model & Governance
Complete continuity of the token ecosystem
TimePass Revenue Split
NFT Lender
Lender Reward
ALCP
Artist Labels
Copyright Owner
Pool
BDCT
BlockShark DAO
Core Treasury
BDCR
BlockShark DAO
Council Revenue
BO
BlockShark Ops
🔧 Technical Architecture
Streaming Stack
Liquidsoap + Icecast/HLS, server-side playlists
Token Gating
SIWE auth, keyserver for TimePass validation
Compliance
DMCA validator, spin logger, ROU export
Geofencing
CDN + keyserver for regional restrictions
🏛️ DAO Governance
"No Tribe, No Channels"
New channels or mix slots are only unlocked when quorum is reached within the DAO.
- → Community determines strategic direction
- → Promotes active participation
- → Transparent decision-making processes
Recommendation for Action
Recommendation: The parallel preparation and implementation of "Plan B" according to the presented roadmap should be initiated immediately.
Critical Success Factors
Non-Interactive Character
Strict adherence to linear radio without on-demand features
Territorial Licensing Strategy
US focus, consistent geofencing for unlicensed regions
Automated Reporting
Efficient and error-free Reports of Use (ROU) for SoundExchange
"Plan B offers the strategic opportunity to launch the BlockShark ecosystem promptly and enter future negotiations from a position of strength."
