DAM Knowledge Benefits of Blockchain in Enterprise DAM Here, we provide insights on the benefits of blockchain and steps to leverage it, as shared by our CTO on a recent webinar. July 3, 2018 Carlie Mason Director of Growth Marketing 3 min read While Blockchain is a hot topic, it can be a challenge to find examples of implementation other than through cryptocurrencies.Jean Lozano, the CTO of MediaValet has presented his take on Blockchain and how it can transform the DAM industry at the DAM New York conference, and more recently during a webinar with Henry Stewart Events.During his presentations, he discussed the intricacies of Blockchain 2.0 and how it can transform the Digital Asset Management industry. While there’s still work to be done in order for blockchain to be available in the DAM industry, let’s discuss the benefits of Blockchain in Enterprise DAM when it’s leveraged, and its challenges and considerations.Benefits of Blockchain in Enterprise DAMGovernance: Enable companies to create a distributed and decentralized system of record for digital mediaRights Management: Concrete media asset ownership rights and provenance can be establishedRights Transfer and Licensing: Content and ownership can be transferred to other parties, and content licensing and publishing can be facilitated by distribution companiesContent Creation Attribution: Allocate and enforce the stake of content creators to produce contentDigital Lifecycle Management: Facilitate and keep track of digital media assets, through each stage of their life cycleSecurity: Ensure security with blockchain cryptographyConsiderations and ChallengesWith benefits, it is still important to consider other factors and potential challenges of implementing blockchain.1. Blockchain Technology is new and rapidly evolvingWith Blockchain 2.0, blockchain technology has matured but is still in a state of change and will require continuous development of the decentralized app (dApp) for Digital Asset Management.2. Establishing use cases with proven successSuccessful blockchain use cases with proven success, outside the cryptocurrency space, still need to be established. These success cases also must tell a massively transformative story to justify the investment and implementation risks of this technology.3. Need for TalentDevelopers with high expertise in blockchain are in high demand and scarce, which can affect the pace of technology development and adoption.Steps to Leverage BlockchainWhile blockchain is still in development, what can you do to prepare for implementation? Here are some steps you can take:Step 1: Implement Foundation TechnologiesIt’s important to centralize your existing assets, establish rights management for taxonomy, and invest in audits and data quality initiatives. We recommend also identifying your high-value digital assets and establishing provenance for them and tagging new assets that are ingested. These initiatives will create a strong foundation to implement new technologies and will aid your success.Step 2: Analyze your Digital Asset Supply Chain (DASC)The digital asset supply chain can be broken down into activities and will include various participants from inside and outside of your organization. The nature of these activities ranges, therefore will become more complex as the supply chain gets closer to the consumer of the content. It is recommended that you start your analysis from the commissioning of the work.Step 3: Establish Use CasesIdentify use cases from the activities you identified from your Digital Asset Supply Chain (DASC) that will benefit from the blockchain implementation and evaluate their impact on your business. This includes their ROI and associated risks. During this step, it is also important to consider any legal implications or contract changes you may need to prepare in advance.Step 4: Develop TalentEnsure you have an internal team with individuals who have a growing understanding of blockchain and its applications. In addition, training should be provided to other core members of your team. It is also recommended that organizations identify consultants or partners, who have experience with DAM implementations as well as Blockchain expertise.Step 5: Build a Minimum Viable dApp Product (MVP)Work with a vendor or with your team to build a minimum viable dApp product for your selected use case. Take the time to implement and revise as needed. Use this as an opportunity to learn from nuances of the implementation, as working with blockchain technology will deem to be an iterative process with incremental improvements.Step 6: Evaluate and ExpandOnce you have implemented a successful MVP, plan for the expansion of the dApp to tackle other use cases within your DASC.If you’d like to learn more about blockchain, and how it can benefit the DAM industry, download the presentation slides from our “Blockchain and the Future of DAM” webinar. 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