🔒 Raptoreum Explores Trademark Protection for RaptorLockIP Platform

Raptoreum has released a new video announcing the beginning of marketing efforts for Vrai, their AI-focused initiative. **Key Updates:** - New video titled *Vrai Marketing Begins* now available - Follows recent updates on Vrai AI permissions and RaptorLockIP features - Part of ongoing development around Raptoreum's IP protection tools **Recent Development Timeline:** - Jan 29: Vrai AI permissions and RaptorLockIP update - Jan 25: Raptorlockip.com Vrai outreach update - Jan 22: New RTM exclusive Electron wallet feature Watch the latest update: [Vrai Marketing Begins](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxofCM7wEcI)

Raptoreum is hosting their weekly YouTube update titled **HUNT**. The live stream is available at: [youtube.com/live/K-JgetwUI2k](https://youtube.com/live/K-JgetwUI2k?feature=share) Key details: - Weekly update series continues with cryptic HUNT theme - Live broadcast format for community engagement - Part of ongoing Raptoreum blockchain development updates This follows their previous weekly update titled THEE HD. The project maintains regular communication with its community through these scheduled YouTube sessions. Watch the stream to learn what moves are being made in the Raptoreum ecosystem.

**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/)