- Platform Overview
- Architecture
- Smart Contract System
- Verification System
- Token Economics
- Security Model
- User Experience
- API Reference
- Integration Guide
- Governance
- Troubleshooting
A blockchain-based platform that allows content creators to tokenize their YouTube music videos, creating tradeable digital assets backed by real creative content. The platform combines automated verification, community governance, and direct user verification to ensure authenticity and prevent fraud.
- π΅ Music Tokenization: Convert YouTube music videos into tradeable blockchain tokens
- π Multi-Layer Verification: Automated, community, and manual verification systems
- π³οΈ DAO Governance: Community-driven content quality assessment
- π‘οΈ Anti-Fraud Protection: Cryptographic proofs and ownership verification
- π Unique Token Hashing: Every token gets a unique, immutable identifier
- π Complete Transparency: All verification data publicly accessible
- Monetize music content through tokenization
- Retain ownership and control of original content
- Build direct fan engagement through token economics
- Transparent revenue sharing mechanisms
- Invest in music content with transparent verification
- Multiple layers of due diligence information
- Direct access to verify claims independently
- Participate in content governance decisions
- Decentralized content verification without central authority
- Community-driven quality control
- Immutable record of content ownership
- Scalable verification system
graph TB
subgraph "Frontend Layer"
A[Web Interface]
B[Mobile App]
C[CLI Tools]
end
subgraph "Backend Services"
D[Verification API]
E[YouTube Integration]
F[DAO Voting Service]
G[Metadata Service]
end
subgraph "Blockchain Layer"
H[Smart Contracts]
I[Token Factory]
J[Governance DAO]
K[Verification Registry]
end
subgraph "External Services"
L[YouTube API]
M[IPFS Storage]
N[Oracle Network]
end
A --> D
B --> D
C --> H
D --> E
E --> L
D --> H
F --> J
G --> M
H --> I
H --> K
- Smart Contracts: Solidity 0.8.19+
- Network: Ethereum Mainnet / Polygon / Arbitrum
- Token Standard: ERC-20 for fungible tokens, ERC-721 for unique assets
- Gas Optimization: Layer 2 solutions for reduced costs
- Runtime: Node.js with Express.js
- Database: PostgreSQL for relational data, Redis for caching
- External APIs: YouTube Data API v3
- Cryptography: Web3.js for blockchain interactions
- Message Queues: Bull.js for background job processing
- Framework: React.js with TypeScript
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- State Management: Redux Toolkit
- Web3 Integration: ethers.js / web3.js
- Wallet Connection: WalletConnect, MetaMask
The main contract that handles token creation and verification management.
contract MusicTokenizationFactory {
struct VideoToken {
string youtubeUrl; // Original YouTube URL
address owner; // Token creator's wallet
bytes32 uniqueHash; // keccak256(owner + youtubeUrl)
uint256 timestamp; // Creation timestamp
// Verification Status
bool backendChecked; // Has backend verified?
bool backendApproved; // Backend approval result
string backendReason; // Verification details
// DAO Governance
uint256 daoApprovalVotes; // Community approval votes
uint256 daoRejectVotes; // Community rejection votes
uint256 qualityScore; // 0-100 quality rating
uint256 spamFlags; // Community spam reports
// Token Economics
uint256 totalSupply; // Total token supply
uint256 currentPrice; // Current token price
bool tradingEnabled; // Can tokens be traded?
}
mapping(bytes32 => VideoToken) public tokens;
mapping(address => bytes32[]) public userTokens;
mapping(bytes32 => address) public tokenContracts;
}
Manages all verification processes and stores verification history.
contract VerificationRegistry {
struct VerificationAttempt {
bytes32 tokenHash;
address verifier;
bool approved;
string reason;
uint256 timestamp;
bytes signature;
}
struct Vote {
address voter;
bool approved;
string reason;
uint256 weight;
uint256 timestamp;
}
address public backendSigner;
mapping(address => uint256) public voterReputation;
mapping(bytes32 => VerificationAttempt[]) public verificationHistory;
mapping(bytes32 => Vote[]) public daoVotes;
}
Handles community voting and governance decisions.
contract GovernanceDAO {
struct Proposal {
uint256 id;
string description;
address proposer;
uint256 forVotes;
uint256 againstVotes;
uint256 startTime;
uint256 endTime;
bool executed;
ProposalType proposalType;
}
enum ProposalType {
PARAMETER_CHANGE,
VERIFIER_UPDATE,
QUALITY_THRESHOLD,
SPAM_HANDLING
}
mapping(uint256 => Proposal) public proposals;
mapping(address => uint256) public votingPower;
}
function createMusicToken(
string memory youtubeUrl,
uint256 totalSupply,
string memory metadata
) external returns (bytes32 tokenHash) {
// Generate unique hash
tokenHash = keccak256(abi.encodePacked(msg.sender, youtubeUrl));
// Ensure no duplicate tokens
require(tokens[tokenHash].owner == address(0), "Token already exists");
// Create token record
tokens[tokenHash] = VideoToken({
youtubeUrl: youtubeUrl,
owner: msg.sender,
uniqueHash: tokenHash,
timestamp: block.timestamp,
backendChecked: false,
backendApproved: false,
backendReason: "",
daoApprovalVotes: 0,
daoRejectVotes: 0,
qualityScore: 50, // Start neutral
spamFlags: 0,
totalSupply: totalSupply,
currentPrice: 0,
tradingEnabled: false
});
// Deploy individual token contract
address tokenContract = deployTokenContract(tokenHash, totalSupply);
tokenContracts[tokenHash] = tokenContract;
// Add to user's tokens
userTokens[msg.sender].push(tokenHash);
emit TokenCreated(msg.sender, youtubeUrl, tokenHash);
}
function setBackendVerification(
bytes32 tokenHash,
bool approved,
string memory reason,
bytes memory signature
) external {
// Verify signature from authorized backend
bytes32 messageHash = keccak256(abi.encodePacked(tokenHash, approved, reason));
require(recoverSigner(messageHash, signature) == backendSigner, "Unauthorized");
// Update verification status
tokens[tokenHash].backendChecked = true;
tokens[tokenHash].backendApproved = approved;
tokens[tokenHash].backendReason = reason;
// Enable trading if approved
if (approved) {
tokens[tokenHash].tradingEnabled = true;
}
emit BackendVerification(tokenHash, approved, reason);
}
function castDAOVote(
bytes32 tokenHash,
bool approve,
string memory reason
) external {
require(tokens[tokenHash].owner != address(0), "Token does not exist");
require(voterReputation[msg.sender] > 0, "No voting power");
// Calculate vote weight based on reputation
uint256 weight = voterReputation[msg.sender];
// Record vote
daoVotes[tokenHash].push(Vote({
voter: msg.sender,
approved: approve,
reason: reason,
weight: weight,
timestamp: block.timestamp
}));
// Update vote counts
if (approve) {
tokens[tokenHash].daoApprovalVotes += weight;
} else {
tokens[tokenHash].daoRejectVotes += weight;
}
// Update quality score
updateQualityScore(tokenHash);
emit DAOVote(tokenHash, msg.sender, approve, weight);
}
The platform implements a comprehensive three-layer verification system to ensure content authenticity and prevent fraud.
Process Flow:
- User uploads video URL to create token
- Backend service automatically triggered via blockchain events
- YouTube API integration checks video metadata
- Cryptographic challenge generated for ownership proof
- Backend monitors for challenge completion
- Verification result signed and submitted to blockchain
Verification Checks:
- URL Validity: Ensures YouTube URL is accessible and valid
- Metadata Analysis: Extracts and validates video title, description, tags
- Channel Verification: Checks channel authenticity and subscriber count
- Upload Date: Compares video upload date with token creation
- Ownership Proof: Requires cryptographic challenge in video description
Implementation:
class BackendVerificationService {
async verifyVideoToken(tokenHash, youtubeUrl, ownerWallet) {
try {
// Step 1: Basic URL validation
const videoData = await this.fetchYouTubeData(youtubeUrl);
if (!videoData) {
return this.submitVerification(tokenHash, false, "Invalid YouTube URL");
}
// Step 2: Generate ownership challenge
const challenge = this.generateChallenge(ownerWallet, youtubeUrl);
await this.storeChallenge(tokenHash, challenge);
// Step 3: Check for challenge in description
const hasChallenge = await this.checkForChallenge(youtubeUrl, challenge);
if (!hasChallenge) {
return this.scheduleRetry(tokenHash, 30000); // Retry in 30 seconds
}
// Step 4: Additional verification checks
const verificationResult = await this.performDetailedChecks(videoData);
// Step 5: Submit result to blockchain
return this.submitVerification(tokenHash, verificationResult.approved, verificationResult.reason);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Verification failed:', error);
return this.submitVerification(tokenHash, false, `Verification error: ${error.message}`);
}
}
generateChallenge(wallet, url) {
const timestamp = Date.now();
const nonce = crypto.randomBytes(16).toString('hex');
return `VERIFY_${keccak256(wallet + url + timestamp + nonce).substring(0, 12)}`;
}
async performDetailedChecks(videoData) {
const checks = {
channelVerified: videoData.channel.verified,
subscriberCount: videoData.channel.subscriberCount > 1000,
videoQuality: videoData.definition === 'hd',
contentType: this.isMusic(videoData.title, videoData.description),
uploadRecency: this.isRecentUpload(videoData.publishedAt),
duplicateCheck: await this.checkForDuplicates(videoData.id)
};
const score = Object.values(checks).filter(Boolean).length;
const approved = score >= 4; // Require at least 4/6 checks to pass
return {
approved,
reason: this.generateVerificationReason(checks, score),
score
};
}
}
Governance Model:
- Reputation-based voting system
- Vote weight determined by user history and stake
- Multiple voting categories (authenticity, quality, spam)
- Quorum requirements for decision validity
Voting Categories:
- Authenticity Vote: Is this really the claimed artist?
- Quality Vote: Is this high-quality music content?
- Spam Vote: Is this spam or low-effort content?
- Originality Vote: Is this original content or a copy?
Reputation System:
class ReputationManager {
calculateVotingPower(userAddress) {
const factors = {
accountAge: this.getAccountAge(userAddress), // 0-25 points
successfulVotes: this.getVoteAccuracy(userAddress), // 0-30 points
tokenHoldings: this.getTokenStake(userAddress), // 0-25 points
communityScore: this.getCommunityScore(userAddress) // 0-20 points
};
return Math.min(100, Object.values(factors).reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0));
}
async updateReputationAfterVote(voterAddress, tokenHash, votedCorrectly) {
if (votedCorrectly) {
await this.increaseReputation(voterAddress, 1);
} else {
await this.decreaseReputation(voterAddress, 0.5);
}
}
}
Direct Verification Tools:
- One-click YouTube access from token page
- Verification checklist for users
- Risk assessment calculator
- Community comments and reviews
User Verification Checklist:
const VerificationChecklist = ({ youtubeUrl, tokenData }) => {
const [checks, setChecks] = useState({
urlAccess: false,
channelMatch: false,
verificationCode: false,
contentQuality: false,
uploadDate: false
});
return (
<div className="verification-checklist">
<h3>π Verify This Token Yourself</h3>
<a href={youtubeUrl} target="_blank" className="youtube-link">
π¬ Open YouTube Video
</a>
<div className="checklist">
<CheckItem
label="Video loads and plays correctly"
checked={checks.urlAccess}
onChange={(checked) => updateCheck('urlAccess', checked)}
/>
<CheckItem
label="Channel name matches claimed artist"
checked={checks.channelMatch}
onChange={(checked) => updateCheck('channelMatch', checked)}
/>
<CheckItem
label="Verification code found in description"
checked={checks.verificationCode}
onChange={(checked) => updateCheck('verificationCode', checked)}
/>
<CheckItem
label="High-quality music content"
checked={checks.contentQuality}
onChange={(checked) => updateCheck('contentQuality', checked)}
/>
<CheckItem
label="Upload date matches token creation"
checked={checks.uploadDate}
onChange={(checked) => updateCheck('uploadDate', checked)}
/>
</div>
<TrustScore checks={checks} tokenData={tokenData} />
</div>
);
};
All verification data is stored on-chain and publicly accessible:
function getVerificationDetails(bytes32 tokenHash) external view returns (
bool backendChecked,
bool backendApproved,
string memory backendReason,
uint256 daoApprovalVotes,
uint256 daoRejectVotes,
uint256 qualityScore,
uint256 totalVotes
) {
VideoToken storage token = tokens[tokenHash];
return (
token.backendChecked,
token.backendApproved,
token.backendReason,
token.daoApprovalVotes,
token.daoRejectVotes,
token.qualityScore,
token.daoApprovalVotes + token.daoRejectVotes
);
}
- Standard: ERC-20 fungible tokens representing fractional ownership
- Supply: Fixed supply set by creator (typically 1M - 100M tokens)
- Utility: Revenue sharing, governance rights, exclusive access
- Trading: Enabled after verification approval
- Standard: ERC-721 unique tokens for special content
- Supply: Limited edition (1-1000 pieces)
- Utility: Exclusive perks, meet & greets, early access
- Trading: Marketplace integration
class PricingEngine {
calculateInitialPrice(tokenData) {
const factors = {
channelSubscribers: this.getSubscriberMultiplier(tokenData.channelSubs),
videoViews: this.getViewsMultiplier(tokenData.views),
verificationScore: this.getVerificationMultiplier(tokenData.verificationScore),
qualityScore: this.getQualityMultiplier(tokenData.qualityScore),
marketDemand: this.getMarketDemand(tokenData.category)
};
const basePrice = 0.001; // ETH
const multiplier = Object.values(factors).reduce((a, b) => a * b, 1);
return basePrice * multiplier;
}
getSubscriberMultiplier(subs) {
if (subs > 10000000) return 5.0; // 10M+ subscribers
if (subs > 1000000) return 3.0; // 1M+ subscribers
if (subs > 100000) return 2.0; // 100K+ subscribers
if (subs > 10000) return 1.5; // 10K+ subscribers
return 1.0; // Less than 10K
}
}
- Bonding Curve: Price increases with demand
- Verification Premium: Verified tokens trade at premium
- Quality Bonus: High-quality scores increase value
- Scarcity Factor: Limited supply drives price discovery
contract RevenueDistribution {
struct RevenueShare {
address creator;
uint256 creatorShare; // 70% default
uint256 platformShare; // 20% default
uint256 communityShare; // 10% default
}
function distributeRevenue(bytes32 tokenHash, uint256 amount) external {
RevenueShare memory shares = revenueShares[tokenHash];
// Creator revenue
uint256 creatorAmount = (amount * shares.creatorShare) / 100;
payable(shares.creator).transfer(creatorAmount);
// Platform revenue
uint256 platformAmount = (amount * shares.platformShare) / 100;
payable(platformWallet).transfer(platformAmount);
// Community treasury
uint256 communityAmount = (amount * shares.communityShare) / 100;
payable(communityTreasury).transfer(communityAmount);
emit RevenueDistributed(tokenHash, amount, creatorAmount, platformAmount, communityAmount);
}
}
contract AccessControl {
bytes32 public constant ADMIN_ROLE = keccak256("ADMIN_ROLE");
bytes32 public constant VERIFIER_ROLE = keccak256("VERIFIER_ROLE");
bytes32 public constant MODERATOR_ROLE = keccak256("MODERATOR_ROLE");
modifier onlyRole(bytes32 role) {
require(hasRole(role, msg.sender), "Access denied");
_;
}
function grantRole(bytes32 role, address account) external onlyRole(ADMIN_ROLE) {
_grantRole(role, account);
}
}
import "@openzeppelin/contracts/security/ReentrancyGuard.sol";
contract SecureTokenization is ReentrancyGuard {
function purchaseTokens(bytes32 tokenHash, uint256 amount)
external
payable
nonReentrant
{
// Safe token purchase logic
}
}
contract RateLimiter {
mapping(address => uint256) public lastActionTime;
mapping(address => uint256) public actionCount;
uint256 public constant RATE_LIMIT = 10; // 10 actions per hour
modifier rateLimited() {
require(
block.timestamp >= lastActionTime[msg.sender] + 1 hours ||
actionCount[msg.sender] < RATE_LIMIT,
"Rate limit exceeded"
);
if (block.timestamp >= lastActionTime[msg.sender] + 1 hours) {
actionCount[msg.sender] = 0;
}
actionCount[msg.sender]++;
lastActionTime[msg.sender] = block.timestamp;
_;
}
}
class SecurityManager {
async verifyBackendSignature(data, signature) {
const message = this.createMessage(data);
const recoveredAddress = ethers.utils.verifyMessage(message, signature);
return recoveredAddress === this.backendSignerAddress;
}
async generateSecureNonce(userWallet) {
const timestamp = Date.now();
const random = crypto.getRandomValues(new Uint8Array(16));
return keccak256(userWallet + timestamp + random);
}
}
class InputValidator {
validateYouTubeURL(url) {
const patterns = [
/^https:\/\/www\.youtube\.com\/watch\?v=[\w-]+/,
/^https:\/\/youtu\.be\/[\w-]+/,
/^https:\/\/youtube\.com\/watch\?v=[\w-]+/
];
return patterns.some(pattern => pattern.test(url));
}
sanitizeInput(input) {
return input
.replace(/[<>]/g, '')
.trim()
.substring(0, 1000); // Max length limit
}
}
-
Duplicate Token Creation
- Mitigation: Unique hash system (wallet + URL)
- Check:
require(tokens[hash].owner == address(0))
-
Fake Verification
- Mitigation: Cryptographic signatures from backend
- Verification: Signature recovery and validation
-
Vote Manipulation
- Mitigation: Reputation-based voting weights
- Detection: Anomaly detection in voting patterns
-
Front-running
- Mitigation: Commit-reveal voting scheme
- Protection: Time delays for high-value transactions
-
Wallet Connection
// Connect wallet using MetaMask or WalletConnect const connectWallet = async () => { if (typeof window.ethereum !== 'undefined') { await window.ethereum.request({ method: 'eth_requestAccounts' }); const provider = new ethers.providers.Web3Provider(window.ethereum); const signer = provider.getSigner(); return await signer.getAddress(); } };
-
Content Upload
- Paste YouTube URL
- Set token parameters (supply, initial price)
- Submit transaction to create token
- Token created with
verified: false
status
-
Verification Process
- System generates unique verification code
- Creator adds code to YouTube video description
- Backend automatically detects and verifies
- Token status updated to
verified: true
-
Community Engagement
- Monitor DAO voting on content
- Respond to community feedback
- Participate in governance decisions
-
Discovery
const TokenDiscovery = () => { return ( <div className="token-marketplace"> <SearchFilters /> <SortingOptions /> <TokenGrid tokens={filteredTokens} /> </div> ); };
-
Due Diligence
- Review verification signals
- Check YouTube video directly
- Read community comments
- Assess risk factors
-
Purchase Decision
- Connect wallet
- Approve token spending
- Execute purchase transaction
- Receive tokens in wallet
const TokenCard = ({ tokenHash, tokenData }) => {
const [expanded, setExpanded] = useState(false);
return (
<div className="token-card">
{/* Header */}
<div className="token-header">
<img src={tokenData.thumbnail} alt="Video thumbnail" />
<div className="token-info">
<h3>{tokenData.title}</h3>
<p>by {tokenData.artist}</p>
<span className="token-hash">{tokenHash.substring(0, 10)}...</span>
</div>
</div>
{/* Verification Status */}
<div className="verification-status">
<VerificationBadge
backendVerified={tokenData.backendApproved}
daoScore={tokenData.daoApprovalPercentage}
qualityScore={tokenData.qualityScore}
/>
</div>
{/* Trading Info */}
<div className="trading-info">
<span className="price">{tokenData.currentPrice} ETH</span>
<span className="supply">{tokenData.availableSupply} available</span>
</div>
{/* Action Buttons */}
<div className="token-actions">
<button onClick={() => setExpanded(!expanded)}>
{expanded ? 'Less Info' : 'More Info'}
</button>
<button onClick={() => viewOnYouTube(tokenData.youtubeUrl)}>
View Video
</button>
<button onClick={() => purchaseToken(tokenHash)}>
Buy Tokens
</button>
</div>
{/* Expanded Details */}
{expanded && (
<div className="expanded-details">
<VerificationDetails tokenHash={tokenHash} />
<CommunityVotes tokenHash={tokenHash} />
<TradingHistory tokenHash={tokenHash} />
</div>
)}
</div>
);
};
const VerificationDashboard = ({ tokenHash }) => {
return (
<div className="verification-dashboard">
<h3>π Verification Status</h3>
{/* Automated Verification */}
<div className="verification-section">
<h4>π€ Automated Verification</h4>
<BackendVerificationStatus tokenHash={tokenHash} />
</div>
{/* Community Voting */}
<div className="verification-section">
<h4>π³οΈ Community Voting</h4>
<DAOVotingInterface tokenHash={tokenHash} />
</div>
{/* User Verification */}
<div className="verification-section">
<h4>π€ Self Verification</h4>
<UserVerificationChecklist tokenHash={tokenHash} />
</div>
{/* Overall Trust Score */}
<div className="trust-score">
<TrustScoreCalculator tokenHash={tokenHash} />
</div>
</div>
);
};
// POST /api/auth/wallet
{
"wallet": "0x742d35Cc6Cc1326Ab27b51Dc87085C4004B35dAa",
"signature": "0x...",
"message": "Sign this message to authenticate"
}
// GET /api/tokens
// Query parameters: page, limit, verified, category, sortBy
{
"tokens": [...],
"pagination": {
"page": 1,
"limit": 20,
"total": 150,
"hasNext": true
}
}
// GET /api/tokens/:tokenHash
{
"tokenHash": "0xa7f3e9b1...",
"youtubeUrl": "https://youtube.com/watch?v=...",
"owner": "0x742d35Cc...",
"verificationStatus": {...},
"tradingData": {...}
}
// POST /api/tokens/create
{
"youtubeUrl": "https://youtube.com/watch?v=...",
"totalSupply": 1000000,
"metadata": {...}
}
// GET /api/verification/:tokenHash
{
"backendVerification": {
"checked": true,
"approved": true,
"reason": "All checks passed",
"timestamp": 1638360000
},
"daoVoting": {
"totalVotes": 1250,
"approvalVotes": 1100,
"rejectionVotes": 150,
"approvalPercentage": 88
},
"qualityMetrics": {...}
}
// POST /api/verification/vote
{
"tokenHash": "0xa7f3e9b1...",
"approved": true,
"reason": "High quality content from verified artist",
"signature": "0x..."
}
// Connect to WebSocket
const ws = new WebSocket('wss://api.platform.com/ws');
// Subscribe to token updates
ws.send(JSON.stringify({
"action": "subscribe",
"type":