Connect step UMW to Blockchain Data

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Step 1: Choose Your Category

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Select the type of work you want to protect:

• Music → compositions, audios, scores, arrangements, rehearsals.
• Audiovisual → videos, productions, multimedia projects.
  (Recommended formats: MP3, WAV, AIFF, PDF).

💡 Note: avoid project/session files like ProTools, Logic, FL Studio, etc., as they change constantly.

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Step 2: Title Your Work

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Enter a clear and unique title that identifies your creation.The title will appear in your authorship certificate and on the blockchain for permanent reference.

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Step 3: Upload & Encrypt Your File

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• Drag and drop your file or select it via File Explorer.
• A unique file identifier (hash) will be generated automatically.
• Only an encrypted version is uploaded to the blockchain – your original remains private and secure.

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Step 4: Add Participants

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Protect everyone involved in the creation:

• Enter full name, role (composer, producer, musician, etc.), nationality, and ID number.
• Add as many contributors as necessary.
• Each participant is recorded, ensuring transparent credit and protection.

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Step 5: Blockchain Registration & Certificate

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• Once submitted, your authorship is timestamped on the blockchain.
• You receive a Digital Certificate of Authorship with traceability, transparency, and security.
• Cost: $40 per registration.