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Blockchain fixes this.

But on a serious note, podcasting was originally just mp3 files freely distributed to be played on ipods. It's anathema to ever have a centralized platform like Spotify hoarding exclusive rights and control.




This is more the domain of tech like IPFS and BitTorrent than blockchains.


Blockchain et al allow the government complete visibility into any transaction. It provides a tool for complete gov control.


Privacy blockchains like Monero/ZCash/etc prevent this using technologies like RingCT/zk-SNARKS/etc.


Visibility is not the issue. Lack of distribution is.

How does a decentralized registry mean complete government control?


Distribution of a podcast is just hosting an RSS feed and hosting MP3s. I could set that up on my home computer over my symmetrical gigabit Ethernet.


It's not a technical issue, it's about control. Spotify has exclusive rights which is at odds with the original podcast ethos.


If I recall correctly, it’s in his contract that if he leaves Spotify, he gets the rights to all of his episodes.




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