Monthly Archives: May 2024

The DRM Anything NewFunctionaliTee

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DRM Anything NFT

A while ago, I was asked to create the framework that would allow someone to hide a document on a server and then only allow access to someone that proved they owned a particular NFT. Likewise, provide functionality that downloads a file to the user machine after it passes the signature and if it holds an NFT of the given project.

Well, I have a demo and it is called the DRM Anything NFT.

I’ve updated this code again, so now not only does it present a link and download a file, but it also allows the ‘unlocking’ of a unlisted video on YouTube.

And yes, we both know that the content that is being delivered can be copied and shared. Most content online can be. What this demonstrates is that the server will only share this content with website visitors that demonstrate that they own an NFT in the project and that they are the owners of the wallet that holds the NFT.

More Info

Not only does this NFT support the basic Selene distributed sales Network (dsn) functionality (which offers sales commissions to sales agents and allows for common minting) but it uses the new infrastructure that I added which can be used to validate signatures.

The new functionality is the Instant Access button. If the visitor does not own the project NFT, the Instant Access button will be disabled. Once minted, the button is enabled. When it’s clicked, MetaMask is launched so as to sign a message that can be decoded on the server. The message is the timestamp and smart contract address.

When MetaMask returns the signature, the client browser sends that information to the server so it can be decoded and validated. When the info is found to be valid, the server validates that the signing address actually holds a non-zero balance in the project.

After all this checks out, the server returns the hidden information and it’s displayed to the visitor next to the Instant Access button.

What are the dependencies?

The good news is that the code that performs this work is all in the dsn core files. This means that the entire system (dsn) can be easily installed on just about any server.

The bad news is that there is no built-in database functionality with this NFT. This means that the file that provides the secret will need to be edited to change the prize.

What’s next?

Well, I’d kinda like to see this code evolve so that it could be modified using WordPress on the backend. Ultimately, the artist should be able to make simple modifications to their database and the signing process unlocks a database searchable list of secrets.

The classic example would be to sell an NFT that works as a membership ticket. The NFT has a lifespan and the owner uses it to unlock private content.

Let me know what you think.

A Theta Hackathon project – Selene Network

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Hack it 2024

Today, I officially entered the blockchain based distributed sales network(dsn) in the Theta Hackathon as the Selene Network project. I’m going to call is SelNet for short.

Here is a link: https://devpost.com/software/amorstyle-distributed-sales-network-selnet

If you missed my previous blog post, this dsn is flexible opt-in sales system that empowers creators to incentivize sales through influencers bypassing standard centralized marketing approaches.

In this system, creators determine the sales commission and influencers determine if it is worth talking about. Settlement happens at the time of minting and as long as the sales goals are met, there is no restriction on capturing the rewards.  

In really simple terms, if you are an influencer and you like talking about cool NFT projects, this is a way to get paid if people mint based on your endorsement as long as the NFT project build to this protocol.

Support my work!

In order to show off how it works, I created a time limited mintable NFT that can be minted throughout the Hackathon (last mintable block number: 26243000 ). This NFT pays 50% of the mint Tfuel to any Agent that makes the sale. It also pays 5% to any website that offers access to the network.

To qualify for this commission, you have to get registered as an Agent or a website. If you want to build a sales force, you mint an Agent NFT. If you just want to endorse projects and capture the commission, you need to find someone that is willing to register your MetaMask compatible Theta Network address into the Agent system.

If you want to learn more about the Selene Network, follow the link.

I want to support you!

The other part about this project is that it needs people to build and deploy projects that are SelNet compatible. For most people, this can be technically challenging or, even worse, daunting. I’m here to help simplify this. The infrastructure that I’ve created takes a lot of the complexity out of the process.

If you already know that creating a simple NFT is something that you need, pitch me your idea and I can help you realize the benefits of this decentralized sales network infrastructure.

If you are an influencer, getting setup as an Agent is another option. Nothing better than getting paid to talk about things that you already love.

Minimum requirements

It should be obvious, but the smart contracts and NFTs are all built on the Theta blockchain and require that anyone interacting with the network use MetaMask. It’s pretty easy to setup, search for the official MetaMask website and download the browser extension that works for you.

Once you install, you’ll need to make your MetaMask wallet Theta blockchain aware. After doing that, you’ll need to acquire some Tfuel, most likely through a decentralized exchange.

Unfortunately, when it comes to using the technology, the customer has to show this basic level of technical understanding. This is one of the reasons why the network checks for the Participant NFT in the connecting wallet. The thinking is, if the customer can’t get this far, they will not be able to use the NFT as designed by the creator.

The good news is that MetaMask currently have over a million customers and they are working to solve that onboarding issue. As they solve that issue, more customers will be available to use the network.

What’s Next?

If participating in a network like this appeals to you, feel free to contact me. Best way is via my twitter handle: @AmorStyleYoga.

If you’re an influencer and you love the Theta blockchain or NFT projects on the Theta blockchain, let the creators know that this network is available so they can drive sales through the people that teach people about the projects. It’s an Opt-In system!