Episode Overview

Join Thomas as he sits down with Ryder Havdale, CEO/Founder of HIO Music, to discuss how they're transforming music streaming on Solana with a platform that prioritizes artist compensation and community engagement.

Key Topics & Timestamps

Ryder's Journey & HIO's Origins [00:01:50]

* From web developer to musician with Broken Social Scene

* Personal experience with streaming payouts

* Identifying transparency issues in current streaming models

The HIO Difference [00:03:40]

* 100% of subscription revenue goes to creators

* Current catalog of 6M+ songs, expanding to 100M

* Direct artist uploads and minting on Solana

* Comparison to traditional streaming platforms' payment models

Platform Features [00:05:15]

* In-app merch sales capabilities

* User-generated content integration

* Community engagement rewards

* Upcoming social feed and artist-fan interaction features

Solana Integration [00:09:30]

* Why they chose Solana over other blockchains

* Integration with Solana Mobile/Saga

* Benefits of blockchain technology without complexity

* Making Web3 accessible to mainstream users

Upcoming Features [00:31:20]

* Pre-release capabilities

* Ticketing integration

* Live show recordings

* Direct artist-fan messaging

* Playlist import functionality

Token Launch & Community [00:34:00]

* HIO token utility and rewards

* Community engagement incentives

* Airdrop plans for early users

* Platform growth strategy

Notable Quotes

"Our mission is to get a billion creators paid. It's not about onboarding a billion people to Web3, it's about actually getting creators paid." - Ryder Havdale

Team Highlights

* Recent addition of Arabian Prince (NWA founding member) as Chief Innovation Officer

* Collaboration with George Brown University on music discovery AI

* Partnership with Merge Records

Where to Find HIO Music

* Website: hiomusic.com

* Twitter/X: @hiomusic

* Instagram: @hiomusicforever

* Available on Apple App Store, Google Play, and Solana Saga

Looking Forward

* Token launch coming within next few weeks

* Major platform updates incoming

* Expanding catalog and feature set

* Focus on building creator-fan relationships

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