# V. Token Economy

**1) Smart Contract Architeture**

The DMCCOIN token is implemented using the ERC777 standard, an advanced token standard that builds upon and is backward compatible with ERC20. The use of ERC777 allows more sophisticated and flexible interactions, especially for DApps and smart contract-based music ecosystems like DMCC.

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\<Core DMCC Token Contract>

Contract Inheritance:

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contract DMCCOIN is ERC777

* This contract extends the ERC777 token standard.

Constructor Function:

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constructor(uint256 initialSupply, address\[] memory defaultOperators)

* Initializes the token with:
* * initialSupply: The total number of tokens minted at deployment.
  * defaultOperators: Addresses allowed to manage tokens on behalf of users.
* Calls \_mint(msg.sender, initialSupply, "", "") to allocate all tokens to the deployer (project owner or treasury).

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\<ERC777 Token Logic>

Implemented in the ERC777.sol contract. Key features include:

A. Token Metadata Functions

* name() / symbol() / decimals()\
  Returns the token name (DMCCOIN), symbol (DMCC), and standard 18 decimals.

B. Balances and Supply

* balanceOf(address)\
  Returns the balance of a specific address.
* totalSupply()\
  Returns the total number of DMCC tokens in existence.

C. Token Movement Functions

* send(recipient, amount, data)\
  Sends tokens with additional metadata.
* transfer(recipient, amount)\
  Standard ERC20-style transfer.
* transferFrom(sender, recipient, amount)\
  Transfer on behalf of another account (needs approval).

D. Operator Functions (ERC777-specific)

* authorizeOperator(address)\
  Allows another address to manage the caller's tokens.
* revokeOperator(address)\
  Cancels operator authorization.
* isOperatorFor(operator, holder)\
  Checks if an operator is authorized for a token holder.
* operatorSend() / operatorBurn()\
  Allows authorized operators to send or burn tokens on behalf of a holder.

E. Token Supply Control

* \_mint()\
  Internal function to create new tokens.
* \_burn()\
  Destroys tokens from a specified address, reducing supply.

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3\. Utility Libraries

Address.sol

* Provides helper functions to work with Ethereum addresses, especially:
* * isContract(address) — Detects if an address is a smart contract.
  * sendValue(address, uint256) — Safe ETH transfer handling.
  * functionCall() — Low-level external contract calls with error handling.

Context.sol

* Supplies context about the transaction (e.g., who called the function), allowing meta-transaction compatibility.

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4\. ERC1820 Registry Interface

IERC1820Registry

* The contract uses this registry to dynamically discover and interact with implementers of interfaces (like IERC777Recipient or IERC777Sender).
* Ensures smart contract interoperability through interface declaration.

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5\. Compliance with ERC20

Although DMCCOIN is based on ERC777, it also complies with ERC20 by implementing:

* approve(), allowance(), transferFrom()
* Transfer and Approval events

This dual compatibility ensures that the token can be used seamlessly across all DApps, DeFi protocols, and exchanges that support ERC20, while enabling advanced features via ERC777.

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\<Why ERC777 Was Chosen for DMCC>

* Advanced Functionality: Built-in hooks for send() and receive() make it easier to integrate automated actions—ideal for interactive DApps in a music ecosystem.
* Operator Model: Allows trusted operators (e.g., AI platforms or label managers) to manage user tokens efficiently.
* Backwards Compatible: Still works with ERC20 interfaces, so no ecosystem compatibility is lost.
* Metadata Support: Allows passing additional information during token transfers (e.g., music ID, usage rights), which is valuable in a blockchain music platform.

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**2) Token Economy Flow**

**1. Payment Mechanism Using DMCC Token**

Users interact with all components of the ecosystem through DMCC token-based micropayments and smart contracts. These tokens act as a universal currency for:

* Purchasing AI credits in DAIM for generating beats, samples, and compositions.
* Paying for visibility or ad placement on D-FACTORY.
* Unlocking premium content or subscribing to creators on MyTube.
* Accessing exclusive live events, early releases, or behind-the-scenes content in D-NEXUS.
* Sending donations or gifts directly to creators, musicians, or DJs.

All transactions are recorded transparently on-chain, ensuring accountability, fair revenue sharing, and security. Through wallet integration (e.g., MetaMask), users can easily interact with these systems in a Web3-native environment.

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**2. DAIM is the Core**

DAIM empowers users to generate music using powerful AI models trained on diverse datasets across genres, tempos, and moods. Here's how DMCC tokens facilitate music creation:

* **Credit Purchase**: Users pay DMCC to purchase creation credits (e.g., X DMCC = 10 creation credits).
* **Prompt-Based Generation**: Users input a prompt (e.g., “80s synthwave with female vocal”) and the AI composes a track.
* **Customization Features**: Additional DMCC payments unlock advanced tools like voice cloning, style transfer, multi-track editing, or integration with custom vocal stems.
* **Royalty Control**: Users can tokenize the generated music as NFT(DIGITAL ASSETS) or register it within the DMC rights management layer. All royalties, future streaming income, and licensing deals can be denominated in DMCC.

In the DMCC ecosystem, **DAIM** serves as the **foundational engine** that drives the entire token economy. It is not just a tool for music creation—it is the **starting point**, the **value generator**, and the **core utility layer** from which all subsequent activities, content, and transactions originate. The DMCC token economy is fundamentally rooted in the creative process initiated by DAIM. Here is a detailed explanation of how everything begins from DAIM and how even the DMCC token’s circulation and demand are born from it:

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#### <**DAIM as the Origin of Value Creation>**

At its core, **DAIM is where music is born**. It enables anyone—professional composers, DJs, hobbyists, or fans—to generate original music using cutting-edge generative AI models. These users may lack traditional technical skills, but DAIM democratizes creativity, turning anyone into a potential music creator.

This **creation of new, original content** becomes the **first economic activity** in the DMC ecosystem. Every generated track becomes a **digital asset**—one that can be shared, monetized, and reused across the rest of the ecosystem m (Mytube(Temporary Title), D-FACTORY, DeXus). The **demand for DMCC tokens** starts here, because users must acquire DMCC to access AI generation features, including:

·       Beat and melody generation

·       Genre-specific composition tools

·       AI vocal integration and synthesis

·       Custom track mastering and mixing

·       Style transfer (e.g., “make this song sound like 90s R\&B”)

Thus, **the DMCC token gains its first and most essential utility from DAIM**.

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#### <**Token Demand Driven by Creative Incentive>**

As users flock to DAIM to create content, **DMCC tokens are used to purchase generation credits**. This creates **constant baseline demand** for the token, ensuring it remains active in circulation. Importantly:

·       The **more popular and powerful DAIM becomes**, the more users are drawn in, and the more DMCC tokens are needed.

·       Even if a user does not upload, advertise, or monetize, the **creative act alone requires DMCC**, anchoring its value in the production layer of the economy.

The **supply-and-demand dynamics** of DMCC start here: creativity fuels demand, and scarcity increases token value.

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#### <**AI-Created Content Powers the Rest of the Ecosystem>**

After a user generates music with DAIM, that content becomes the **fuel** for all other components:

· Mytube(Temporary Title): The AI-generated track is uploaded and monetized. Users must **pay in DMCC** to access or subscribe.

· **D-FACTORY**: Creators use DMCC to **promote their AI-generated music**, pushing it to charts or viral loops.

· **DeXus**: Entire concerts and music events are built around AI-generated content, where tickets, donations, and fan engagement are **all driven by DMCC**.

The entire token flow—consumption, promotion, engagement—depends on **the existence of content**, and that content originates from DAIM. Without DAIM, there would be no initial spark.

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#### <**DAIM as a Recurring Revenue Engine for the Ecosystem>**

DAIM is not a one-time event. It promotes **recurrent token usage**:

· Artists return regularly to create new content.

· Labels and agencies use DAIM at scale to produce demos, variations, and backing tracks.

· Fans use DAIM to remix favorite songs, add personalized vocals, or create content for social media.

Each of these actions requires **continuous DMCC consumption**, making DAIM the **most consistent sink** and source of token utility.

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#### <**DMCC Token Generation and Incentives Begin with DAIM>**

Even **token rewards** can trace their origin to DAIM:

· A popular AI-generated track goes viral → earns DMCC on MyTube.

· A remixed AI track wins a D-FACTORY challenge → earns community DMCC votes.

· An AI-backed event on DeXus → drives tipping, attendance, and fan engagement in DMCC.

The **DMCC token’s journey begins at creation, then travels through distribution, engagement, and reward**. The full loop only exists because **DAIM started the cycle**.

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#### <**Philosophical & Strategic Core of the DMCC Ecosystem>**

DAIM is more than just a product—it embodies the **decentralized music vision** of DMCC:

· **Creativity is open**: anyone with DMCC can create, regardless of background.

· **Value is community-generated**: the platform doesn’t dictate trends—the community does, starting with what they make in DAIM.

· **Tokens mirror creativity**: the more users create, the more tokens circulate, and the healthier the economy becomes.

This is why **DAIM is the strategic center of the DMCC economy**—not just technologically, but philosophically. It turns passive fans into active creators, and passive tokens into circulating value.

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**3. Viewing and Monetizing Content on MyTube with DMCC**

**Mytube(Temporary Title)** is the decentralized streaming platform within the ecosystem, equivalent to a Web3 YouTube for music creators.

* Viewing Content: Fans can tip creators in DMCC or subscribe to premium channels using tokens.
* Pay-per-view Content: Artists may set specific music videos, tutorials, or behind-the-scenes footage as token-gated content. Viewers pay a small DMCC fee to watch.
* Revenue Sharing: Artists receive DMCC directly, without intermediaries taking platform cuts. Optional smart contract splits can automate revenue sharing among contributors (e.g., producer, vocalist).
* Token-Burning: A portion of viewer DMCC payments may be burned or locked to increase token scarcity and support ecosystem sustainability.

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**4. Self-Promotion and Advertising with D-FACTORY + DMCC**

**D-FACTORY** acts as the promotional layer of the DMC ecosystem—a Web3-native billboard for music promotion.

* Sponsored Promotion: Creators can use DMCC to boost posts, promote music releases, or buy trending slots on the D-FACTORY feed.
* Fan Advertising: Fans who want to help their favorite artists go viral can stake DMCC to promote their content on D-FACTORY, potentially receiving DMCC incentives if the content reaches popularity milestones.
* Airdrop Missions: Artists can launch campaigns where fans complete tasks (e.g., resharing, remixing, reposting) to earn DMCC rewards. This aligns community incentives for viral growth.

All engagements are tracked transparently, and smart contracts automatically distribute rewards or rank artists on trending boards based on engagement-driven metrics (weighted by DMCC spent or staked).

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**5. Live Events and Collaborative Entertainment via DeXus**

Dexus is the entertainment hub where live performances, events, collaborations, and AI-enabled showcases converge.

* **Ticketing & Access**: Entry to Dexus events (virtual or physical) is purchased with DMCC. Token-holders can receive discounts or priority access.
* **Fan Gifting**: During live events, fans can send DMCC to performers in real time, appearing as on-screen effects or in interactive displays.
* **Event Creation**: Independent or major entertainment groups can use DMCC to pay for MyTube live streaming infrastructure, AI-powered stage visuals, or real-time audience engagement tools.
* **Post-Event Monetization**: Performances are recorded and uploaded to MyTube, where access or download rights are sold in DMCC. Fans who attended events might get exclusive access or NFT(DIGITAL ASSETS) representing attendance.

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**6. Ecosystem Flow and Token Utility Cycle**

Here's a simplified ecosystem loop showing the flow of DMCC:

1. Users buy DMCC → Use it to create AI music, view Mytube(Temporary Title) content, and promote via D-FACTORY.
2. Artists earn DMCC from fan support, promotions, and event participation → reinvest it into better AI tools or advertising.
3. Entertainment Companies invest DMCC in DeXus to produce events → monetize through content and audience engagement.
4. Platform takes minimal fees or burns a small portion → ensures DMCC scarcity and value growth.

This creates a sustainable, circular economy, where content creation, consumption, promotion, and monetization all flow through DMCC, increasing its demand and real-world utility.

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**7. Royalty System within the DMCC Ecosystem**

**\<Market>**

All content generated through DAIM—whether it be music, sound design, background tracks, loops, or full compositions—is systematically registered and listed on the **DMC Market**, the official decentralized content exchange hub of the DMCC ecosystem. This market serves as the primary distribution and monetization platform where creators can upload, showcase, and sell their AI-generated works. When a piece of content is purchased or licensed by users, **a portion of the transaction value is automatically distributed to the original content creator as a royalty**. This mechanism ensures that creators are fairly and transparently rewarded for their intellectual and creative contributions.

**\<Staking Royalty>**

Moreover, the **DMCC Royalty System is enhanced through token staking**. Users who stake a significant quantity of DMCC tokens for an extended duration become eligible to receive periodic royalty payouts. These payouts are not tied to individual content sales but are distributed from a dedicated ecosystem royalty pool. This means that **long-term supporters and stakeholders in the DMCC token economy are financially incentivized**, reinforcing network loyalty and stabilizing token circulation. In effect, the system provides two tiers of royalty participation: direct rewards for content creators based on actual sales, and passive income for DMCC token stakers who help secure and support the overall ecosystem. This dual-structured model ensures a sustainable and inclusive economic foundation for both creators and investors.
