BitTorrent "Bundles" Create Cash Registers Inside Artwork

Posted by samzenpus on Thursday September 26, 2013 @12:06AM from the to-pay-or-not-to-pay dept.

cagraham writes "BitTorrent has released a new file format called Bundle into closed alpha-testing today, according to VentureBeat. The format allows artists to embed a paywall inside of their work, and then distribute the art for free over BitTorrent. When users open the work they can listen or view part it for free, and are then prompted to either pay a fee, turn over their email address, or perhaps share the work over social media, in order to see the rest. The new format may ease artists concerns about releasing work for free and having to hope for compensation in the future. Artists who have already signed on include Madonna, The Pixies, and author Tim Feriss."

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If we have the choice... by Anonymous Coward · 2013-09-26 00:06 · Score: 0, Informative

'When users open the work they can listen or view part it for free, and are then prompted to either pay a fee, turn over their email address,...'
My email address is fuck.you.suckers@mailinator.com, gimmethatthing.
Re:Let me translate that into English: by eieken · 2013-09-26 05:48 · Score: 3, Informative

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