iDenfy’s team sat down with the company’s CEO, Domantas Ciulde, to discuss the latest insights on how to stop music piracy online
-- iDenfy, a leading global RegTech service provider, best known for its identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, designed to help regulated businesses comply with evolving compliance requirements, is noticing new threats in the music industry. From iDenfy’s successful launch in 2017, AI and the convenience of online services have opened a door for bad actors to misuse online platforms, including in more niche sectors like streaming and music distribution.
Last year, approximately 15.3% of all internet users were individuals who fall into the category of ages 18 and 24, meaning they're the most likely to download pirated music for free. Compliance, music monetization education, and financial security tools are essential for understanding in order to prevent the unlawful distribution and monetization of copyrighted music. Recently, iDenfy’s team discussed the importance of identity verification in the music distribution sector with Domantas Ciulde, the CEO, touching on topics like how platforms, artists, and listeners can all contribute toward a more ethical online music use.
1. How can today's musicians help stop music piracy?
In the greatest century today, artists have more tools than ever before to safeguard their own works, but piracy is also more common than ever. The first line of defense against threats is still copyright registration, but digital technologies are where the real improvements are. Unauthorized use can be automatically traced by fingerprinting and/or watermarking systems. Blockchain is also a hot topic right now because it can be used to distribute royalties to creators and confirm ownership.
We share the same goal at iDenfy. Whether they are uploading, licensing, or sharing content, we guarantee that only authentic and verified users take part in the digital economy. Musicians should also monitor the online presence of their work. Today, AI-based content tracking can catch leaks or duplicates early. When combined with secure distribution channels, piracy can be reduced significantly.
2. How can streaming services help to reduce piracy in 2026?
In terms of preventing piracy, streaming services have a significant amount of responsibility. They function as gatekeepers for the majority of music in the world. Platforms should consider putting in place content identification systems that demand rigorous user verification when a song is uploaded, such as Spotify's and YouTube's Content ID. Anonymous accounts distributing copyrighted content are frequently the first step in piracy. It would be much more difficult for pirates to hide themselves behind false identities if each uploader had to go through a Know Your Customer (KYC) procedure.
At iDenfy, our KYC platform allows platforms to identify and analyze users globally. We verify over 3,000+ types of official documents from more than 200 nations across the entire world. This assures that whoever is selling or uploading digital content is exactly who they claim to be.
3. How does monetization transparency help to stop music piracy?
Piracy and profit are frequently linked. Via advertisements, subscriptions, or resale, unauthorized vendors and website owners make money from stolen music. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and KYC checks can be enforced with assistance from financial institutions and payment processors. Eventually, it will be more difficult for criminals to transfer or cash out their illegal song earnings when each financial transaction is linked to a verified identity. Domantas notes that iDenfy’s verification system supports such transparency.
“Our solution doesn’t just check documents. It uses biometric verification, 3D liveness detection, and a global screening database to flag suspicious behavior. When combined with payment monitoring, this forms an informative data source against those trying to profit from piracy.”
4. How can listeners reduce the amount of pirated music that circulates online?
The most efficient instrument is awareness. The damage that piracy causes is still often undervalued. Every single illegal download takes away from artists another source of revenue and cuts into the platform's ability to support young talent. Supporting musicians on trustworthy platforms, even those with advertisements, helps to maintain the creative marketplace. Customers should be more mindful of where they get the information they have access to.
There are some exceptions; for instance, when a new DJ mixes his playlist and the artist releases a song for free with the condition that credit be given if it is used for performances or media creation. It can be achieved by making sure that musicians are fairly compensated and that listeners stay safe from malware and fraud attacks that often include pirated files that, after clicking, can cause serious computer damage
5. Will future technological developments affect the culture of music piracy?
Viktor Vostrikov, CMO at iDenfy, says that identity verification and artificial intelligence will be very important. "AI is becoming more proficient at quickly and accurately identifying pirated content. The human touch is still important. At iDenfy, we combine automated checks with human review accuracy to catch deepfakes, manipulated IDs, and even fraud that machines alone might miss."
We predict that the safest digital ecosystems by 2026 are those that have both content and identity protection tools. Piracy can barely flourish in these communities, composed of verified creators only, advanced identity verification tools, and clear revenue streams. Combating music piracy with technology, law, and finance is necessary, as it grows to be a very complex international issue for music fans, distributors, and even the entire creative industries. Preserving music in the digital age is more than preventing downloads, but also securing trust among users.
Transactions are secured and transparent when users have been verified. Our goal is to establish an environment that will encourage and protect creativity,’’ said Domantas Ciulde, the CEO of iDenfy.
About the company: iDenfy is a RegTech business best known for its identity verification services and fraud prevention tools, which help ensure AML, KYC, and KYB compliance for every company, from large-scale businesses to small organizations. iDenfy was featured in G2’s Fall 2025 Report as one of the leading ID verification and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solution providers. For more information and business inquiries, please visit www.idenfy.com.
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