Frequently Asked Questions

Digital Ownership Tokens (DOTs) are blockchain-based certificates that provide permanent, verifiable proof of creation and ownership for digital assets. When you upload a track to XECHO, it becomes a DOT—an immutable record stored on the blockchain that proves you created and own that music. DOTs aren't just for music; they're a universal framework for proving ownership across any digital or tokenized physical asset.

DOTs provide several layers of IP protection: - **Permanent proof of creation**: Timestamped blockchain records show exactly when you created and registered your work - **Immutable ownership**: Cannot be altered, forged, or disputed once registered - **Licensing flexibility**: You maintain control over how your music is used, licensed, or traded - **Protection against takedowns**: Decentralized storage means no platform can arbitrarily remove your content - **Transparent provenance**: Complete history of ownership and transactions

Yes. DOTs give you complete control over your music assets. You can license them for use in films, commercials, or other media. You can sell partial or full ownership. You can trade them. You can archive them for posterity. The choice is entirely yours—that's the power of true ownership.

While DOTs share some characteristics with NFTs, they're more comprehensive. DOTs are a complete framework for ownership, provenance tracking, and value transfer across any asset type. They're specifically designed for practical utility—not just collectibles—with built-in features for royalty automation, licensing management, and transparent transaction history.