Its core vision (free, legal, ad-supported downloads) was ultimately realized in a different form: But the company that promised to liberate music ended up buried by lawsuits, debt, and the simple truth that in the music industry, the licenses are everything.
Are you tired of listening to the same old artists and songs on repeat? Do you want to discover new and exciting music from emerging artists? Look no further than QTrax, a music platform that's changing the way we find and listen to new music. Its core vision (free, legal, ad-supported downloads) was
Grooveshark (legal battles), iMesh (P2P to legal, failed), Mp3tunes (bankruptcy). Look no further than QTrax, a music platform
100% advertising (CPM, CPC, and sponsorship deals). Cost structure: Cost structure: The press ate it up
The press ate it up. Headlines blared: "Napster is back, but legal" and "Free music wins."
Qtrax relied on a concept known as . In this model, content was encrypted and could be shared freely between users, but a license was required to actually play the media.