TangleTunes

For this project we addressed the problem where independent music producers receive insufficient compensation due to their weak negotiating positions compared to larger right-holders and music streaming platforms. In addition, these platforms can unilaterally change their terms-of-service, leaving independent producers with limited alternatives in a non-competitive market. Our solution is a peer-to-peer music streaming service built on the IOTA distributed ledger. It consists of four distinct components, each essential for correct functioning of the system. The mobile listener application is intended to allow users to listen to music using an intuitive and aesthetically-pleasing interface. The command line interface for the distributor has been designed to allow anyone to distribute music, primarily focusing on ease of deployment. The validator component is a website used to validate uploaded songs and provide essential system-information. Finally, the smart contract binds the components together and acts as a decentralized backend for payments and storage.

Daniel Melero, Evana Reuvers, Jasper van der Werf, Jelte Koorstra, Paul Blum

CS: Design Project

The CS Design Project module is one of the two final modules of the Bachelor. In the design component of this module, students show that they master the entire design trajectory, from the first informal specification of requirements by a client to the delivery and presentation of a well-documented working product. Projects are submitted by clients from either inside or outside the University. Students perform the project in groups of 3-5 students under the supervision of a teacher from the Department of Computer Science. The supervisor is also the one who assesses the process and products of the group. Project deliverables include a project proposal, a design report, a presentation and a poster.