XDRM Practical Demo – Focus Group Highlights

Practical Demonstration

Softech Digital Group recently conducted a practical, hands-on demonstration of the XDRM platform with early adopters to gather real-time feedback and assess usability, understanding, and perceived value. The session aimed to demonstrate how XDRM leverages blockchain-based Digital Rights Management (DRM) to protect digital artwork from piracy while enabling secure ownership, licensing, and monetization. The session was interactive in nature, allowing participants to freely ask questions, test features live, and share immediate feedback as each component of the platform was demonstrated.

Participants and Engagement

The focus group consisted of aspiring digital creators with an interest in blockchain, digital art, and intellectual property protection. Participants actively engaged throughout the session by:

• Asking questions about wallet connectivity and transaction flow
• Expressing concerns regarding digital piracy and content theft
• Seeking clarity on gas fees and blockchain costs
• Exploring licensing options and ownership rights
• Providing feedback on UI/UX and overall usability
  

The live demonstration was led by Softech Digital Group team members who addressed technical and operational queries. The open-discussion format encouraged spontaneous interaction and authentic user-driven feedback.

Platform Walkthrough & Key Demonstrations

The demonstration followed a structured, step-by-step flow to ensure clarity and ease of understanding:

1. Wallet Connection
   The session began with connecting MetaMask via the “Connect Wallet” option. Participants asked whether repeated connections were required, and it was clarified that the wallet only needs reconnection if manually disconnected.
   
2. Artwork Upload & Validation
   Further demonstrated the artwork upload process, highlighting automated checks such as:
   • Duplicate artwork detection
   • Human face recognition
   • Policy and violation flagging
     
3. Participants responded positively, particularly to the system’s ability to prevent stolen or reused content from being uploaded.
   
4. Pricing, Royalties & Registration
   The platform’s pricing setup was explained, including currency selection and royalty assignment. When asked about royalty limits, it was clarified that royalties are capped at 20% to maintain marketplace balance.
   Differences between on-chain and off-chain registration were also discussed, emphasizing stronger protection with on-chain registration versus cost efficiency with off-chain options.
   
5. Licensing System
   Multiple licensing models were demonstrated, including:
   
   • Link-only viewing
   • Watermarked downloads
   • Full HD access
     
6. Participants asked about post-license usage, and it was clarified that access is automatically revoked once a license expires.
   
7. Piracy Detection (Key Highlight)
   A live attempt to re-upload the same artwork triggered an immediate block and piracy alert. This feature was widely regarded as one of the most valuable aspects of XDRM, particularly for photographers, designers, and digital artists vulnerable to unauthorized reuse.
   
8. Marketplace Exploration
   The marketplace interface showcased artwork previews, pricing in ETH and USD, and ownership history. Participants appreciated the clean design and suggested aligning the UI more closely with Softech Digital Group’s purple and white brand identity.
   

Key Questions Raised

During the Q&A session, participants asked:

• Can multiple users own the same artwork? (No, ownership is exclusive.)
• Can artwork be downloaded without payment? (No, access is controlled via licensing and watermarking.)
• Why do gas fees fluctuate? (They depend on blockchain network traffic, not XDRM.)
• Are video uploads supported? (Currently image-only; future expansion is possible.)
• Can artwork be removed or re-listed? (Yes, full control remains with the owner.)

Overall Feedback From Participants

Overall feedback from participants was strongly positive. The platform was frequently described as:

• “Clean and simple to use”
• “Easy to understand, even for beginners”
• “Highly useful due to flexible licensing options”
  

Participants particularly valued:

• The piracy and duplicate detection system
• Clear ownership and access controls
• Smooth MetaMask integration
  

Constructive suggestions included:

• Applying Softech’s brand colors across the interface
• Adding beginner-friendly tooltips
• Introducing a short onboarding/tutorial video
• Providing a dark mode option for improved accessibility

Conclusion

The focus group and practical demo validated XDRM’s core value proposition: secure, transparent, and artist-friendly digital rights management. The insights gathered will directly inform UI enhancements, onboarding improvements, and future feature prioritization as the platform continues to evolve.