Backend functionalities

[robertocarlous]

1. User Management
   Purpose: Manage user identities and maintain basic off-chain data.
   Profiles: Allow users to create and update profiles.
   Events: Track user-specific actions like logins, content interactions, etc.

2. Content Management

Upload Features: Artists can upload music, videos, and NFTs.
File Management: Actual files (music/video) are uploaded to a storage solution like IPFS or a cloud provider.

3. Subscription & Token-Based Access
   Purpose: Control access to content using micro-subscriptions or tokens.

Verification Logic: Check if a user has an active subscription or owns a specific access token before allowing them to stream/view content.

Access Control: Prevent unauthorized content usage unless the subscription is valid.

4. Analytics & Insights
   Purpose: Track and report engagement metrics.
   Data Collection: Capture plays, likes, shares per content.

5. Community & Forum Backend
   Purpose: Build a social interaction layer.
   Thread Management: Users can start new discussions (threads) related to songs, albums, or general topics.
   Interactions: Enable replies and likes on comments and threads.

6. Artist Dashboard & Admin Panel
   Purpose: Manage artist submissions and internal operations.
   Artist Features: Let artists submit forms for partnerships or charity initiatives.

Admin Controls:

Upload official music/videos for verified artists.
Review new artist content and decide whether to approve it.
Approve or whitelist wallets for special privileges.

7. NFT & Token Integration
   Purpose: Connect on-chain assets with the platform experience.
   NFT Display: Provide APIs to list NFTs owned or created by artists.
   Marketplace Integration (optional): Enable minting/listing or linking to platforms like OpenSea.