Kendrix is a music information management and rights certification system for music creators. In April 2025, it underwent a significant update, with the following major changes and enhancements:
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Main Update Details (April 2025)
- Migration to a New Blockchain Platform
- Enhanced Trust and Expandability
- By moving to a public blockchain, data tampering by administrators is virtually impossible, further increasing the reliability of the proof-of-existence function.
- Based on Soneium’s vision, future feature expansions are expected, including stronger protection of creators’ rights, support for secondary use, and deeper engagement with fan communities.
- Instructions for Existing Users
- Existing users are required to agree to the new “Terms of Use” and “Purpose of Personal Information Use” by September 30, 2025. If they do not agree, their previous proof-of-existence data on the old blockchain will be deleted.
Previous Major Updates
- December 2024: Song Showcase Page & Creator Profile Features
- Added features to publicly display registered song information and author details, as well as to publish profiles for each creator name.
- February 2023: Co-Author/Arranger Registration & JASRAC Submission
- Enabled registration of co-authors and arrangers, and allowed online submission of works to JASRAC (for Business+ accounts only).
- Music Analysis Features
- Alpha version of music analysis features, such as melody and fingerprint analysis, implemented in collaboration with ACRCloud.
Account Types & Feature Comparison
| Account Type | Blockchain Registration | Proof Page | JASRAC Submission | Rights Management & Royalties | Audio Download Period | Music Analysis/Month | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Yes | Yes | No | No | 14 days | 4 | Free |
| Business (Verified) | Yes | Yes | No | No | 60 days | 10 | Free |
| Business+ (Trust) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 180 days | 16 | Free |
Future Prospects
- New features and services are planned through integration with Soneium, further supporting music creators.
- Additional integrations beyond JASRAC and further feature expansions are under consideration.
Summary
The April 2025 Kendrix update migrated its proof-of-existence function to the Soneium blockchain, greatly enhancing reliability and scalability. This paves the way for broader support of creators’ rights and promotional activities in the future.
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