🔒 Raptoreum Explores Trademark Protection for RaptorLockIP Platform

**AI-generated fake albums are infiltrating streaming platforms**, stealing artist identities and royalties. **Folk singer Emily Portman discovered an AI impostor** had uploaded a convincing fake album under her name. She's not alone - artists like Josh Kaufman, Jeff Tweedy, and even deceased musician Blaze Foley have fallen victim. **Key impacts:** - Artists lose royalties to AI fakes - Fan trust erodes as authenticity becomes unclear - Streaming platforms struggle to detect sophisticated AI music **The problem goes beyond technical glitches** - it represents a fundamental threat to musical authenticity and artist livelihoods. **Solutions focus on provenance tracking** to verify legitimate music sources and protect artists from digital impersonation. [Read the full investigation](https://blog.raptoreum.com/the-rise-of-ai-impostors-in-music-when-streaming-platforms-host-ghosts/)

**Raptoreum challenges blockchain vendors** on evidence custody chains, highlighting a critical gap in legal infrastructure. **The core issue:** Many blockchain solutions require support calls to verify custody chains - creating vendor dependency rather than true infrastructure. **Raptoreum's approach:** - Master/sub-assets create verifiable on-chain custody trails - Anyone can verify evidence without vendor assistance - Designed for courtroom scrutiny and cross-examination **For QTS providers:** Traditional seals and timestamps need stronger blockchain foundations to survive legal challenges. The shift from promises to proof becomes crucial as blockchain evidence enters courtrooms more frequently. [Read the full analysis](https://blog.raptoreum.com/from-evidence-to-infrastructure-what-qts-providers-should-know/)

**Raptoreum releases new technical video** exploring IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) storage limitations and potential solutions. The latest [YouTube update](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-6QFfZ-Zt0) titled **"Exploding IPFS Limits"** dives into: - Current constraints in decentralized storage systems - Technical challenges facing IPFS implementation - Potential workarounds and scaling solutions This follows recent Raptoreum content covering Token2049 attendance, maritime adoption, and wallet updates. The project continues its regular technical education series. *Watch the full breakdown on their YouTube channel.*

**NFTs have been reduced to profile pictures**, but Raptoreum is restoring their original purpose as functional digital assets. The platform focuses on **practical utility** rather than collectible art: - **IP rights management** for creators - **Smart contract integration** for automated processes - **Authentication systems** for verified ownership Raptoreum's asset layer combined with **IPFS technology** creates censorship-resistant digital ownership that protects creators instead of exploiting them. This approach shifts NFTs back to their intended function as **programmable digital assets** with real-world applications beyond speculation.