Episode Overview
Join Thomas as he sits down with Ryder Havdale, CEO/Founder of HIO Music, to discuss how they're transforming music streaming on Solana with a platform that prioritizes artist compensation and community engagement.
Key Topics & Timestamps
Ryder's Journey & HIO's Origins [00:01:50]
From web developer to musician with Broken Social Scene
Personal experience with streaming payouts
Identifying transparency issues in current streaming models
The HIO Difference [00:03:40]
100% of subscription revenue goes to creators
Current catalog of 6M+ songs, expanding to 100M
Direct artist uploads and minting on Solana
Comparison to traditional streaming platforms' payment models
Platform Features [00:05:15]
In-app merch sales capabilities
User-generated content integration
Community engagement rewards
Upcoming social feed and artist-fan interaction features
Solana Integration [00:09:30]
Why they chose Solana over other blockchains
Integration with Solana Mobile/Saga
Benefits of blockchain technology without complexity
Making Web3 accessible to mainstream users
Upcoming Features [00:31:20]
Pre-release capabilities
Ticketing integration
Live show recordings
Direct artist-fan messaging
Playlist import functionality
Token Launch & Community [00:34:00]
HIO token utility and rewards
Community engagement incentives
Airdrop plans for early users
Platform growth strategy
Notable Quotes
"Our mission is to get a billion creators paid. It's not about onboarding a billion people to Web3, it's about actually getting creators paid." - Ryder Havdale
Team Highlights
Recent addition of Arabian Prince (NWA founding member) as Chief Innovation Officer
Collaboration with George Brown University on music discovery AI
Partnership with Merge Records
Where to Find HIO Music
Website: hiomusic.com
Twitter/X: @hiomusic
Instagram: @hiomusicforever
Available on Apple App Store, Google Play, and Solana Saga
Looking Forward
Token launch coming within next few weeks
Major platform updates incoming
Expanding catalog and feature set
Focus on building creator-fan relationships
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