Decoding Creativity in the Digital Age: Blockchain Unveiled - Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Copyright Protection

Hari Sutra Disemadi(1email), Junimart Girsang(2), Selina Selina(3)


(1) Faculty of Law Internasional Batam University, Batam, Indonesia
(2) Faculty of Law Internasional Batam University, Batam, Indonesia
(3) Faculty of Law Internasional Batam University, Batam, Indonesia
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Abstract


Introduction: The advent of blockchain technology is heralded as a promising solution to address the challenges associated with digital copyright. Nevertheless, given the nascent stage of blockchain development, there exist a number of formidable challenges that necessitate resolution.

Purposes of the Research:  This study endeavors to analyze the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of blockchain technology in safeguarding digital copyright.

Methods of the Research: This study employs the normative legal research method with a qualitative approach. The utilization of a qualitative approach in normative legal research allows for a nuanced exploration of legal principles and norms.

Results of the Research: The findings of the research underscore that blockchain technology, characterized by features such as decentralization, security, transparency, and immutability of data, presents opportunities for enhancing information transparency, detecting fraudulent claims, safeguarding the digital music industry, and automating license payments through smart contracts. Nevertheless, challenges must be addressed before blockchain can be widely implemented, including regulatory uncertainties and cybersecurity threats. Collaboration among government entities, academia, industry players, the private sector, and regulatory authorities is imperative to establish a clear and secure legal framework for the adoption of blockchain technology.

Keywords


Blockchain Technology; Copyright Protection; Digital Era.


DOI


10.47268/ballrev.v4i2.1832

Published


2023-12-02

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APA: Disemadi, H.S., Girsang, J., & Selina, S. (2023). Decoding Creativity in the Digital Age: Blockchain Unveiled - Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Copyright Protection. Batulis Civil Law Review, 4(2), 224-238. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/ballrev.v4i2.1832.
IEEE: H.S. Disemadi, J. Girsang, and S. Selina, "Decoding Creativity in the Digital Age: Blockchain Unveiled - Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Copyright Protection", Batulis Civ. Law Rev., vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 224-238, Dec. 2023. Accessed on: Apr. 20, 2025. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/ballrev.v4i2.1832
Harvard: Disemadi, H.S., Girsang, J., and Selina, S., (2023). "Decoding Creativity in the Digital Age: Blockchain Unveiled - Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Copyright Protection". Batulis Civil Law Review, Volume 4(2), pp. 224-238. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/ballrev.v4i2.1832 (Accessed on: 20 April 2025)
Chicago: Disemadi, Hari Sutra, Junimart Girsang, and Selina Selina. "Decoding Creativity in the Digital Age: Blockchain Unveiled - Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Copyright Protection." Batulis Civil Law Review 4, no. 2 (November 14, 2023): 224-238. Accessed April 20, 2025. doi:10.47268/ballrev.v4i2.1832
Vancouver: Disemadi HS, Girsang J, Selina S. Decoding Creativity in the Digital Age: Blockchain Unveiled - Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Copyright Protection. Batulis Civ. Law Rev. [Internet]. 2023 Dec 2 [cited 2025 Apr 20];4(2):224-238. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47268/ballrev.v4i2.1832
MLA 8th: Disemadi, Hari Sutra, Junimart Girsang, and Selina Selina. "Decoding Creativity in the Digital Age: Blockchain Unveiled - Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Copyright Protection." Batulis Civil Law Review, vol. 4, no. 2, 14 Nov. 2023, pp. 224-238, doi:10.47268/ballrev.v4i2.1832. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
BibTeX:
@article{BALLREV1832,
		author = {Hari Disemadi and Junimart Girsang and Selina Selina},
		title = {Decoding Creativity in the Digital Age: Blockchain Unveiled - Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Copyright Protection},
		journal = {Batulis Civil Law Review},
		volume = {4},
		number = {2},
		year = {2023},
		keywords = {Blockchain Technology; Copyright Protection; Digital Era.},
		abstract = {Introduction: The advent of blockchain technology is heralded as a promising solution to address the challenges associated with digital copyright. Nevertheless, given the nascent stage of blockchain development, there exist a number of formidable challenges that necessitate resolution.Purposes of the Research:  This study endeavors to analyze the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of blockchain technology in safeguarding digital copyright.Methods of the Research: This study employs the normative legal research method with a qualitative approach. The utilization of a qualitative approach in normative legal research allows for a nuanced exploration of legal principles and norms. Results of the Research: The findings of the research underscore that blockchain technology, characterized by features such as decentralization, security, transparency, and immutability of data, presents opportunities for enhancing information transparency, detecting fraudulent claims, safeguarding the digital music industry, and automating license payments through smart contracts. Nevertheless, challenges must be addressed before blockchain can be widely implemented, including regulatory uncertainties and cybersecurity threats. Collaboration among government entities, academia, industry players, the private sector, and regulatory authorities is imperative to establish a clear and secure legal framework for the adoption of blockchain technology.},
				issn = {2746-8151},		pages = {224--238}			doi = {10.47268/ballrev.v4i2.1832},
				url = {https://fhukum.unpatti.ac.id/jurnal/ballrev/article/view/1832}
		}
		
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