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Streaming Models: Pooling Versus Pay Per Stream
Founders Blog · Jan 19, 2026
In a detailed LinkedIn analysis, I compare pooled streaming models with pay-per-stream approaches and take a
critical look at how Spotify distributes income among creators. The article explains why pooling, minimum
thresholds, free tiers, and opaque payouts disadvantage independent artists — and how direct pay-per-stream
models like SPOZZ could create a fairer, more transparent music economy.
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