“Still here somehow”: The song that changed copyright forever!

September 16, 2025 — The day copyright became legal and financially verifiable

At precisely 11:45 UTC on September 16, 2025, something extraordinary happened in the world of creative rights. CopyrightChains V9.2 processed its first immutable copyright registration, establishing a new foundation for how creative works are protected and monetized on the internet.

The musical work “Still Here Somehow” by Alfons Karabuda became the first creative asset to achieve permanent, mathematically verifiable copyright protection through blockchain technology. This registration, secured with CopyrightID 0x1719d396cb365ee593775dbb299363d0ddab4fcf71b6ab53fed8af8fc6d71e69 represents more than a technical milestone, it signals the beginning of a new era for creators worldwide.

While CopyrightChains has been evolving for years, our current development trajectory began in earnest on January 1, 2025. The designation V9.2 reflects not just iterative improvements, but a fundamental response to an industry paradox: while technology advances at unprecedented speed, the music industry continues to operate with urgent demands for innovation coupled with resistance to meaningful change.

The breakthrough that made V9.2 possible was our implementation of Zero Knowledge architecture. This wasn’t merely a technical upgrade; it was the key that unlocked EU regulatory approval. European data protection requirements demanded privacy-preserving technology that could protect sensitive copyright information while maintaining transparency for rights management. Our Zero Knowledge implementation achieves this balance, enabling global compliance while preserving the immutable verification that blockchain technology provides.

The Internet copyright problem

The internet transformed how creative content reaches audiences, but it fundamentally broke the copyright system. Digital content can be copied perfectly and distributed instantly across multiple platforms. Ownership verification becomes difficult when files can be modified, reposted, or claimed by unauthorized parties. Revenue tracking becomes nearly impossible when content spreads across platforms with different payment systems and reporting standards.

Traditional copyright systems relied on centralized authorities, physical documentation, and legal processes that could take months or years to resolve disputes. These mechanisms proved inadequate for digital environments where content moves at internet speed and crosses jurisdictional boundaries instantly.

For decades, creators have struggled with three fundamental problems:

• Verification challenges: Proving ownership of digital content
• Revenue collection complexity: Tracking payments across multiple platforms
• Rights enforcement difficulties: Stopping unauthorized use

Mathematical proof replaces legal uncertainty

CopyrightChains addresses these challenges by making copyright ownership mathematically verifiable rather than legally disputable. The platform combines AI-powered verification with blockchain immutability to create copyright records that function as mathematical proofs of ownership.

The verification process

When creators register their work, AI systems analyze the content across multiple dimensions to verify originality and detect potential conflicts. This analysis includes comparison against over 100 million existing works, detection of AI-generated content, and evaluation of legal precedents. The verification process completes in seconds rather than months.

Immutable ownership records

Once verified, the copyright registration becomes immutable on the blockchain. The resulting CopyrightID serves as a mathematical proof of ownership that cannot be altered, disputed, or deleted. This creates a foundation of certainty that enables new forms of creative collaboration and investment.

Technical architecture

The platform operates on CopyrightChains v9.2, utilizing the Power-of-Content consensus mechanism designed specifically for copyright management. This approach prioritizes content integrity over computational power, creating a blockchain infrastructure optimized for creative rights protection.

Direct value for creators

For creators, this infrastructure transforms copyright from a defensive legal concept into an active economic instrument. Registration becomes immediate and affordable, removing barriers that previously limited copyright protection to well-funded artists and organizations.

Automated royalty collection

The platform eliminates the complex web of intermediaries that traditionally captured significant portions of creative revenue. When content generates income across platforms, payments flow directly to verified rights holders based on predetermined agreements. The system automatically distributes royalties using the industry-standard split between composers and performers.

Wyoming Series LLC integration

Each registered work can automatically establish a Wyoming Series LLC, creating a legal entity structure that enables professional copyright management and investment opportunities. This integration bridges blockchain technology with traditional legal frameworks.

New collaboration models

The platform enables new forms of creative collaboration. Multiple creators can register shared ownership with automatic revenue splitting. Derivative works can reference original copyrights while maintaining clear ownership chains. These capabilities support complex creative projects that were previously difficult to manage legally and financially.

Investment opportunities with transparent returns

For investors, verified copyright ownership creates new asset classes with transparent revenue streams. Traditional music industry investments required complex legal due diligence to verify ownership and assess revenue potential. This process was expensive, time-consuming, and often inconclusive.

Verifiable ownership

CopyrightChains provides mathematical verification of ownership and automated tracking of revenue streams. Investment decisions can be based on verifiable data rather than legal assessments. Returns flow automatically to stakeholders based on smart contracts that execute predetermined agreements.

Tokenized assets

Individual songs can be tokenized and offered to multiple investors. Revenue-sharing agreements can be programmed into smart contracts that execute automatically. These mechanisms reduce the barriers to creative investment and enable more diverse funding sources for artistic projects.

Transparent revenue tracking

All revenue flows are visible on the blockchain, providing investors with real-time visibility into asset performance. This transparency enables more informed investment decisions and reduces the information asymmetries that have historically characterized music industry investments.

Privacy and regulatory compliance

The platform’s Zero Knowledge architecture maintains privacy while enabling verification. This approach addresses regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions while preserving the transparency needed for effective rights management.

EU regulatory approval

The Zero Knowledge implementation was specifically designed to meet European data protection requirements. This breakthrough enabled global regulatory compliance while maintaining the immutable verification that blockchain technology provides.

Privacy protection

Creators can prove ownership without revealing sensitive information about their creative process or business relationships. Investors can verify revenue streams without accessing private financial data. This balance enables global adoption while respecting local privacy regulations.

The historic first registration

“Still here somehow” represents the successful culmination of years of development. The registration demonstrates that the complete technology stack is operational:

• AI-powered verification: Multi-model consensus validated authenticity and originality
• Smart contract execution: Orchestrator contract successfully minted the copyright as an immutable blockchain record
• ADMIN-ONLY security: Demonstrated zero-gas user experience while maintaining complete security
• Legal integration: The CopyrightID serves as the foundation for the creation of Wyoming Series LLC

Transforming creative economies

CopyrightChains transforms copyright from a reactive legal framework into a proactive economic infrastructure. Creators gain direct control over their intellectual property with automated revenue collection. Investors gain access to verified assets with transparent returns. Platforms gain access to verified content with clear licensing terms.

New business models

This infrastructure enables new business models that were previously impractical or impossible. Micro-investments in individual songs become feasible when ownership is verified and revenue distribution is automated. Global collaboration becomes practical when copyright ownership is mathematically certain across jurisdictions.

Industry transformation

The music industry now has access to infrastructure that makes copyright ownership verifiable and enforceable in digital environments. This foundation enables new forms of creative collaboration, investment, and revenue distribution that align with the global, instant, and interconnected nature of internet culture.

The path forward

The first immutable copyright registration establishes operational readiness for this new infrastructure. The technology has moved from concept to reality, processing real registrations and protecting real creators.

Immediate capabilities

• Instant copyright registration with AI verification
• Automated royalty distribution
• Mathematical proof of ownership
• Global regulatory compliance
• Wyoming Series LLC integration

Future development

The platform continues to evolve with planned enhancements, including expanded AI capabilities, cross-platform integration, and enhanced analytics for creators and investors.

“Still here somehow” will forever stand as proof that on September 16, 2025, the future of copyright management began. The song’s CopyrightID represents the first note in a symphony of immutable creative rights that will transform how creators protect and monetize their work.

The internet broke copyright, but blockchain technology has fixed it. Mathematical verification has replaced legal uncertainty. Automated distribution has replaced complex intermediaries. Transparent ownership has replaced opaque systems.

CopyrightChains provides the mathematical certainty that creative economies need to function effectively in digital environments. The platform transforms copyright from a legal concept into an economic instrument that creates real value for creators and investors alike.

The future of creative work depends on infrastructure that supports both artistic expression and economic sustainability. That infrastructure is now operational and ready to help the next generation of creative innovation.

Learn more about CopyrightChains at www.copyrightchains.com