Getting Started
Welcome to USIC, the decentralized music streaming platform powered by Web3 technology.
What is USIC?
USIC is a revolutionary Web3 music platform that uses blockchain technology to ensure artists get paid fairly and instantly for every stream. Built on Base (Ethereum L2), USIC leverages the X402 micropayment protocol for real-time streaming payments, native Uniswap V4 integration for token swaps, and Clanker for profile tokenization.
Instant Payments
Artists set their own price per stream, paid instantly via X402 micropayments
Fair Revenue
100% of streaming fees go directly to artists
Quick Start for Listeners
Fund Your Wallet
Add USDC to your wallet on the Base network. You'll need USDC to pay for streams (prices set by each artist, typically fractions of a cent). You can get USDC from exchanges like Coinbase or use the built-in swap feature.
Start Streaming
Browse the trending feed, discover new artists, and start streaming! Each stream costs the price set by the artist, paid directly via X402 micropayments.
Quick Start for Artists
Connect Your Wallet
Connect your Web3 wallet to receive payments. This wallet address will be your artist identity on the platform.
Earn from Streams
Set your own price per stream and earn USDC instantly with every play. Thanks to X402 micropayments, you can charge as little as fractions of a cent. Track your earnings in real-time on your dashboard.
Key Concepts
$USI Token
The native platform token used for governance and token gating. Hold 10M $USI to unlock profile tokenization and other premium features.
X402 Protocol
Our custom micropayment protocol that enables instant, low-cost payments for each stream without requiring a transaction per stream.
Profile Tokens
Artists can tokenize their profile once using Clanker, creating a tradeable token that represents their brand. Requires 10M $USI and 5+ tracks.
Token-Gated Streaming
Artists can enable free streaming for token holders. Fans who hold enough track tokens can bypass X402 payments and stream for free.
Track Tokens
Each track can be tokenized as ERC20 or NFT. Fans can collect tokens, trade them on Uniswap V4, and potentially unlock exclusive benefits.
Base Network
USIC is built on Base, Coinbase's Ethereum L2, offering fast transactions and low fees perfect for micropayments and token trading.