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On July 8, 2026, the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) updated KENDRIX, a music information management system equipped with a blockchain-based Proof of Existence (PoE) framework and eKYC functions.

New functions available in KENDRIX

■Start of data coordination with PetitLyrics and implementation of functions to edit synchronized lyrics data displayed line by line

Lyric data registered with KENDRIX is used to create the data for displaying synchronized lyrics line by line. The data is then used to display the synchronized lyrics line by line through a data-linking function using the lyric data of the lyric distribution service PetitLyrics and music streaming services.

(Sample screenshot) Screen for editing synchronized lyrics data displayed line by line

■Implementation of function to display Oto Log (creation log function) for output

Oto Log, a function to log creation processes visualizing various actions taken in KENDRIX in chronological order, can now be displayed in an output format suitable for printing or PDF conversion to facilitate the presentation of creation-related facts to third parties.

(Sample screenshot) Oto Log (creation log) standard screen and output screen (new function)

■What is PetitLyrics?

PetitLyrics is a distribution service for lyrics operated by SyncPower Corporation. Once lyrics data is registered with PetitLyrics, they are also displayed in 20+ music services using the service's lyrics data.
https://petitlyrics.com

■What is KENDRIX?

KENDRIX is a DX (digital transformation) platform for creators based on the concept "Creating a world where all music creators can participate in the creation ecosystem." It aims to enable music creators to securely release their works and to lower the barriers of various procedures required to receive legitimate remuneration.

Using a blockchain-based framework, KENDRIX provides a service to issue PoEs of musical works that certify when and by whom a relevant musical file was owned.

In addition, with its eKYC-based creator identity verification feature as well as the function to check the similarity of sound sources by using music recognition technologies such as fingerprinting, KENDRIX is used by many music creators as a one-of-a-kind system which supports "authenticity of the work" and "identification of the writer," both of which are becoming increasingly important amid the rapid advancement of generative AI.

*Since its release on October 31, 2022, KENDRIX has been used by more than 3,000 creators in total, with more than 18,000 sound source data registered (as of July 2026).