Royalty Simulator
See how revenue cascades through the derivative chain.
A license sale carries a 15% Transaction Fee per party: the buyer pays it on top of the license price, and it is deducted from what the licensor receives. Rates may vary by subscription tier. Streaming royalties flow directly between participants.
Who is streaming?
Stream Earnings$620.00
License Price$100.00
| Version | Streams | License Fee | Primary Paid | Subseq. Paid | Received | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist 1Original | — | +$85.00 | — | — | +$3.72 | $88.72 |
| Artist 2V1 | — | +$85.00 | — | −$3.72 | +$37.20 | $118.48 |
| Artist 3V2 | — | +$85.00 | — | −$37.20 | +$248.00 | $295.80 |
| Artist 4V3 | $620.00 | — | −$248.00 | — | — | $372.00 |
Payment Flow
Artist 4 streams and earns$620.00
Artist 4 → Artist 3Primary (40%)
$248.00Artist 3 → Artist 2Subsequent (15%)
$37.20Artist 2 → Artist 1Subsequent (10%)
$3.72License Rates
Primary Royalty30%
Subsequent Use10%
Primary Royalty30%
Subsequent Use10%
Primary Royalty40%
Subsequent Use15%