The document describes the Genero distribution model, which aims to create an open, decentralized system for content distribution that benefits both content creators and users. Key aspects include allowing anyone to become a distributor as long as they follow licensing conditions, using API-based access, and introducing competition throughout the distribution process while maintaining trust and enforcement through community norms rather than lawsuits. The goal is to provide better value than traditional exclusive models by giving creators more choice and lower costs while giving users greater access and selection.

1. Genero distribution model

4. Conventional distribution model Content owner User Distributor Content owner Content owner User User

5. Example: Warner User Content owner MSN Music User User Warner store Warner music Content owner Content owner iTunes

6. Example: Apple Content owner User Content owner Content owner User User iPod iTunes iPhone Apple TV

7. Example: Nokia Content owner User Content owner Content owner User User N96 OVI N95 N…

11. Content owner Owner of the content. Can be an individual or company Aggregator Facilitates access to Content registry User Consumes the content Distributor Distributes content Content registry Public registry of Content Genero model

13. Example roles Writer User Public Library Registry Musician Painter User User Internet Archive FreeArt.com MSN music store Registration Co.

14. Eksempel of use John Walsh Peter: Reads the book for free on his PC Public Library Registry Walter: Buys the paperback FreeBooks.com HardPop Writers Guild $ 5 $ 20 free John’s chosen licence sais digital copies are free, if you publish a paper book give me 5 bucks

23. Content registration process Aggregator Registry Content owner Content type:Music album Licence type: Genero Standard Content type: Music album Content category: flac song01.flac.torrent song02.flac.torrent Content category: mp3 320kbps song01.mp3.torrent song02.mp3.torrent Content category: Source song01.midi.torrent song02.midi.torrent Content category: Misc music.video.avi.torrent cover.front.jpg.torrent cover.back.jpg.torrent storplakat.jpg.torrent Registration entry: Author: John Glenn Content owner: SuperPublish Content category: Music Tags: reggae, jazz, fuzzpop Monetization distribution: Author- John Glenn: 70% Aggregator- SuperPublish: 5% Distributor: 10% Registry: 3% Sampled- Peter sellers: 5% Sampled- Kent: 5% Sampled- Stingy: 2%