Q&A
The questions that actually matter.
Thawid is a technology that detects when multiple people are listening to the same song at the same moment. When this synchronization is detected, the platform makes the shared moment visible and can activate temporary forms of interaction between the people involved. The goal is to bring back into digital music something that existed naturally in physical settings such as concerts or clubs: the moment when multiple people experience the same song at the same instant.
What is Thawid?
Thawid is a technology that detects when multiple people are listening to the same song at the same moment. When this synchronization is detected, the platform makes the shared moment visible and can activate temporary forms of interaction between the people involved. The goal is to bring back into digital music something that existed naturally in physical settings such as concerts or clubs: the moment when multiple people experience the same song at the same instant.
What problem does Thawid solve?
Music has always been a collective experience. In physical settings such as concerts or clubs, many people experience the same song at the same moment. With digital streaming, listening has become mainly individual and these synchronizations have become invisible. Thawid makes these shared moments visible again.
How does Thawid work?
Thawid detects the title of the song a person is listening to and checks whether other users are listening to the same title at the same moment. When a synchronization is detected, the platform can activate temporary interaction moments linked to that song. These connections exist only during that musical moment.
Is Thawid a social network?
No. Thawid is not born as a social network. It is an infrastructure that detects moments of synchronized listening between people. Any interactions between users are temporary and tied to the musical moment that generated them.
Is Thawid free?
Yes. Access to the platform is free and allows users to take part in synchronized listening moments when the platform detects that multiple people are listening to the same song at the same moment. This level lets people experience the basic Thawid experience.
Will there be subscriptions?
Yes. In the future Thawid may offer optional subscriptions for users who want to participate more actively in the ecosystem that forms around shared musical moments. Subscriptions may offer greater participation in experiences generated by synchronized listening moments, expanded access to initiatives activated around songs, and early access to some community initiatives. Subscriptions are not required to use the platform, but they help support the development of the infrastructure.
What is LOVEGOLD?
LOVEGOLD is a reward system linked to music shared in real time. It can activate when two users listen to the same song at the same moment with a minimal time difference and are located at a certain geographic distance from each other. In these cases, the platform can assign rewards or music-related experiences such as concert tickets, official merchandise, or special experiences. LOVEGOLD is designed to enhance authentic moments in which music brings people together.
Can artists benefit from Thawid?
Yes. When music generates synchronized listening moments between people, those moments can become cultural and economic opportunities around that song. When brands and partners take part in these initiatives, part of the value generated by the ecosystem can also be directed to the artists whose songs generated those moments. In addition, Thawid makes it possible to observe how songs create real-time connections between people.
What about brands?
Thawid allows brands to participate in real cultural moments generated by music. Instead of interrupting the music experience with invasive advertising, brands can take part in already existing contexts tied to a song, an artist, or a shared moment between people. This makes collaborations more natural and more consistent with the music experience.
How does Thawid protect user privacy?
User safety is a priority. Thawid does not sell user data and uses security systems to protect personal information. The platform is designed to comply with GDPR and to guarantee users control over their own data. Users can decide which information to share and can request the deletion of their data.
How can I take part in Thawid tests?
Platform tests are organized through the community. Many testing sessions are coordinated through Discord, where users can take part in tests, share feedback, and contribute to the development of the system.
Can I support the development of Thawid?
Yes. Anyone who wants to support the project can do so through Ko-fi. Community support helps develop the technology, improve the platform, and organize new testing sessions with users.
