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DYK How Streaming Royalties Work! You might know that streaming royalties are calculated based on a complex system, but did you know that the per-stream payout is ridiculously low? Join me in the link below to calculate how many streams you need to beat the US minimum wage! [Let’s put the link in the caption too this time] DYK? How Streaming Royalties Work! You might know that streaming royalties are calculated based on a complex system, but did you know that the per-stream payout is ridiculously low? Walk with me. – Spotify: between $0.006 and $0.0084 per stream – Apple Music: around $0.01 per stream – Tidal: around $0.012 per stream Keeping in mind that to earn the US federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, you’d need: – Around 875 streams per hour on Spotify – Around 725 streams per hour on Apple Music – Around 600 streams per hour on Tidal Key Tips! As an artist, try to; – Register your music with streaming platforms directly. – Use platforms like DistroKid or CD Baby – Build a loyal fanbase to boost your streaming numbers Never stop creating!