Welcome to MINTWAVE
Everything you need to know about the decentralized music distribution platform.
MINTWAVE is building the future of music distribution - a decentralized platform where artists have complete control over their work, earn fair compensation for every stream, and can easily collaborate and trade services with other creators.
By leveraging blockchain technology on Ethereum, we create a transparent, immutable record of ownership and earnings. No middlemen taking massive cuts, no opaque royalty calculations, just direct artist-to-listener connections.
$WAVE is an ERC-20 utility token that powers the entire MINTWAVE ecosystem. It serves as the currency for all transactions within the platform.
Earning $WAVE
- Receive tokens when users stream your music
- Earn from providing services in the marketplace
- Get rewards for platform participation
Spending $WAVE
- Purchase beats and instrumentals from producers
- Commission cover art and visual designs
- Pay for mixing, mastering, and audio engineering
- Order video editing and production services
In the future, $WAVE will also be used for governance, allowing token holders to vote on platform decisions and feature development.
MINTWAVE is currently in MVP (Minimum Viable Product) stage. We're running on Ethereum's Sepolia testnet, which means:
- All transactions use test ETH (not real money)
- $WAVE tokens are for testing purposes only
- Smart contracts are not yet deployed to mainnet
- Some features operate in "mock mode" for development
Note: You can toggle between mock mode (no blockchain required) and testnet mode in the settings. Mock mode is perfect for exploring the platform without setting up a wallet.
Phase 1: MVP Launch
Core platform features, testnet deployment, community building
Phase 2: Smart Contract Deployment
Deploy $WAVE token, Track NFT contract, and Royalty Engine to mainnet
Phase 3: Distribution & Publishing
Integrate with major streaming platforms, automated royalty distribution
Phase 4: DAO Governance
Token-based governance, community-driven feature development
Is MINTWAVE free to use?
Yes! Uploading music is completely free. You only pay Ethereum gas fees when minting tracks as NFTs (when we launch on mainnet). In the current MVP, everything is free.
Do I need crypto to use MINTWAVE?
For the MVP, you can use mock mode without any crypto wallet. When we launch on mainnet, you'll need a wallet like MetaMask and some ETH for gas fees.
Who owns the rights to my music?
You do! MINTWAVE never claims ownership of your content. The NFT proves your ownership on-chain, and you retain all rights to your music.
How much can I earn per stream?
The exact rate is still being determined for mainnet launch. In the MVP, you earn between 0.1-1 $WAVE per stream for testing purposes.
What blockchain does MINTWAVE use?
We're built on Ethereum (currently Sepolia testnet). In the future, we may support Layer 2 solutions like Base, Arbitrum, or Optimism for lower fees.