Helpful to have
- The recordings you hold rights in (title, artist, ISRC if known)
- How you hold them — label of record, publisher, distributor account…
- A link to a catalogue listing or statement, if available
Making sure the people who own the music get paid.
0.50% of every trade on CHART is set aside for the verified rightsholders of the recording being traded. Here is how to claim what has been reserved for your music.
How claiming works
- 1
Submit a claim
Tell us who you are, which recordings you hold rights in and how. It takes a few minutes and needs no wallet.
- 2
We verify
We review your evidence and may ask for documents such as distributor or label statements. Splits between rightsholders are resolved first.
- 3
Receive payouts at launch
Once verified, you confirm a payout wallet by signing with it. Payouts begin at CHART’s full launch, subject to final terms.
WHAT IS RESERVED
Every song keeps its own reserve.
The reserve accrues on-chain in an account that belongs to each recording’s market, from its very first trade. The claim form lists every CHART song together with its current reserve, so you can see what has accrued before you submit.
During the beta, reserves are beta balances with no cash value and nothing is paid out.
WHO CAN CLAIM
- Artists and performers
- Record labels and master owners
- Music publishers
- Songwriters and composers
- Distributors
- Managers and authorized representatives
Before you start
Never send
- Bank details or card numbers
- ID documents, unless we ask through a secure channel
- Passwords, private keys or recovery phrases
Ready to claim?
Submitting a claim starts a review. It does not by itself verify ownership or guarantee a payout.
Common questions
How do artists and rightsholders get paid?
Rightsholders submit a claim, CHART verifies their rights, and after verification they confirm a payout wallet. During the beta the reserve is accruing and claims are reviewed; payouts begin at full launch, subject to verification and final terms.
Do token holders receive the Creator Reserve?
No. The reserve belongs to verified rightsholders only. It is funded by fees and does not depend on token prices.
Has the artist joined or endorsed CHART?
Not necessarily. CHART is an independent market that references recordings. A market does not imply that the artist or rightsholders have endorsed or partnered with CHART.
I hold rights in a recording. How do I claim?
Submit a claim with the recordings and a short description of how you hold rights. No wallet is needed to claim. We will contact you if we need documents.
More answers in the help center · Questions about a specific claim? Contact us.