What Each Part Means
| Part | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Time decay | Rewards newer uploads with a 6-month half-life |
| Popularity boost | Increases value as play count grows, up to 3x |
| Collaboration split | Divides the track’s value equally across credited producers |
Time Decay
The time-decay term uses a 6-month half-life. In plain language:- A brand-new track starts at full recency strength
- After about 6 months, that recency factor is cut in half
- After about 12 months, it is halved again
Popularity Boost
The popularity term uses a logarithmic play curve:- Early plays matter a lot
- Later growth still helps, but the boost rises more gradually
- The boost starts at 1x and approaches 3x
Collaboration Split
If more than one producer is credited on the same track, BeatPass divides that track’s contribution equally across those credited producers.Important Notes
- Tracks marked exclusive-only get a contribution value of 0 for subscription sharing
- BeatPass recalculates contribution values on a roughly 24-hour cycle
- Your share can change even if your own plays stay flat, because the platform total can change too
Worked Example
For a track that is:- 3 months old
- moderately played
- credited to 2 producers
- Reduced by time decay
- Increased by popularity boost
- Split in half because of the two credited producers
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