http://morellian.com/Coming in 2015.
The Morellian project will utilize the blockchain technology of Viacoin and ClearingHouse to solve one of the biggest problems facing the art, photography, wine, and memorabilia worlds: Forgery
Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent annually on forged artwork, unauthorized prints, and fake memorabilia. Working with galleries, auction houses, and registries around the world, we are seeking to put an end to this growing problem.
The blockchain notary in ClearingHouse will serve as a living history for each piece that is entered into it. Potential buyers will be able to know that the piece is authentic, as well as it's transaction history, so there are no question marks hanging over your next purchase.
https://twitter.com/Morellian Do you have any big art dealers or auction houses lined up for this? I assume you have some way to monetize it. I guess I'm not sure what you are notarizing here... a proof of authenticity perhaps? Now will you prove that a notarized document is authentic? All the notary service does is prove the registration of a digital file in the block chain. It doesn't do anything to time that file to a physical good.
I'm not saying it can't be done, I just don't see any info on how it will work and I'm quite curious.
i agree with these questions.
i think you need to rethink this a bit.
personally if i were to do this, i would focus on digital artists. understand their workflows and what apps they use and then build plug ins for those apps
for example i would focus, or think about focusing on two markets:
1. mobile phone user market
securing the rights to and monetizing content created users. this is mimicking the instagram model. similar to how GEMS is redoing whatsapp with an opt in advertising model.
remember in these markets the most important people (think in terms of twitter, myspace) are the content producers with higher popularity. basically what you are really creating is a platform for the Kim Karadashians and Paris Hiltons of the world to monetize more of the content and followers they have.
2. 3d printing market
securing right to 3d objects for 3d artists and builders. here you need to do partnerships with 3d print makers so that they adopt the protocol. there must be something in it for them. you need to figure out the flow of the token and how not only the artists but also the 3d print maker benefits from protecting the artists IP rights.
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okay that is enough free consulting from me for today, need to go back to making some money lol