Breaking Down What’s in the $APL Portfolio — And Why It Matters
Today marks the launch of $APL (Aria Premiere Launch) on Aria Protocol – a first-of-its-kind token offering access to Intellectual Property Real World Assets (IPRWA) assets from music that brings real-world rights to the blockchain.
Following a successful raise of $10.95 million through the StakeStone LiquidityPad, Aria has acquired partial rights in 48 tracks to date performed by some of the most globally recognized names in music.
What is $APL?
$APL is an IPRWA (Intellectual Property Real-World Asset) token — a fungible token backed by music rights acquired by Aria Protocol. Token holders gain exposure to various royalty streams associated with the works, ranging from digital streaming, synchronization, mechanical and public performance revenues.
By staking $APL, holders will earn a share of those royalties — onchain.
It’s important to note that $APL is not a protocol token, not a stablecoin, and not a governance token. It represents economic rights tied to real-world IP assets from the Aria Premiere Launch portfolio specifically, not control over the Aria protocol itself.
What is in the Aria Premiere Launch Portfolio?
The $APL portfolio spans 48 tracks to date performed by globally recognized artists across genres and generations, including but not limited to:
“Peaches” – Justin Bieber
“Flower” – JISOO (BLACKPINK)
“The Truth Untold” – BTS
“Prisoner” – Miley Cyrus & Dua Lipa
“Yeah Yeah Yeah” – BLACKPINK
“Still Life” – BIGBANG
“Nobody’s Love” – Maroon 5
“Black Mamba” – AESPA
$APL in Context: Tracks, Artists, Rights & Global Reach
The Aria Premiere Launch token is backed by music rights acquired by Aria Protocol, offering token holders exposure to a range of royalty streams associated with the Iconic tracks.
See full asset list here
Category | Details |
Total Tracks | 48 tracks to date |
Performed by | Justin Bieber, BTS, BLACKPINK, Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5, etc. |
Avg. Rights Ownership | 30%+ across tracks (high-quality partial rights) |
Type of Rights | Publishing Copyrights + Producing Income |
Years Released | 2017–2023 |
Revenue Sources | Digital streaming, mechanical, public performance, and synchronization revenues |
Diversity | Global artists from North America, APAC, and EMEA |
Portfolio by the Numbers
$10.95M raised via Aria Premiere Launch
48 tracks to date with partial rights acquired
4,309 wallets participated via StakeStone
5–8% projected annual yield (royalty-based)*
Revenue from these tracks is used to buy back $APL in the open market — driving value back to stakers
*Disclaimer: Any references to APL yield are illustrative and based on forward-looking assumptions. Actual results may vary and are not guaranteed. This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or tokens. Additional disclaimers and risk disclosures will be made available in the coming days.
Why Does This Matter?
Tokenizing intellectual property (IP) represents one of the most promising frontiers in finance — combining culture, capital, and transparent economics. With the launch of $APL, Aria is pioneering a new standard for global accessibility and decentralized ownership of IPRWA starting with music assets.
Until now, investing in these kinds of rights was reserved for industry insiders or institutions. Aria is changing that.
Why Start with Music?
The global music industry generated $28.6B in 2023 — with over 65% of that from streaming. Publishing rights alone grew nearly 10% year-over-year, and catalog sales have become one of the most competitive spaces in alternative investing.
With songs performed by Justin Bieber and BTS in the mix, this isn’t niche content — it’s mainstream IP with global cultural and commercial reach.
Comparing Traditional Royalty Access vs $APL
Traditional Royalty Investment | $APL Tokenization Model |
Requires $100k+ minimum investment | Fractional ownership with no minimum investment |
Illiquid | Tradable on-chain via decentralized exchanges (If available) |
Legal-heavy & centralized | Automated with smart contracts |
Slow yield realization | Consistent yield realization through regular buyback rewards for staker |
Exclusive to industry insiders | Accessible globally (excluding restricted regions) |
Why $APL Is Unique in the RWA Space
Most RWA tokenization to date has focused on:
Real estate
Treasury bills
Private credit
But $APL offers:
Revenue-generating cultural IP
Fungibility and liquidity
Backed by a diverse, Iconic global music catalog
Built-in staking & DeFi mechanics
This is not just another RWA — it’s a new model for owning pieces of cultural assets offering investors a way to diversify their portfolios.As the first IPRWA token from Aria, $APL is breaking new ground in making IPRWA accessible. It is the first of many more IPRWA tokens to come
Claim & Stake Starting June 25
If you participated in the StakeStone LiquidityPad, your $APL tokens will be claimable starting June 25 directly on Aria.
What you can do with $APL:
Claim your tokens
Stake $APL to receive $stAPL and start earning royalty payouts rewards
Trade $APL on a DEX (decentralized exchanges) if available
Earn Aria Points by staking and providing liquidity
The Future of IP Onchain
With $APL as our first IPRWA token, Aria Protocol is laying the foundation for a new era of onchain intellectual property. The goal is simple: democratize access to real-world cultural assets and let anyone become a stakeholder in iconic IP such as songs, stories, and creations that move the world. More than just holding a token, you are a stakeholder in some of the most streamed, valued, and globally recognized music in the world. With Aria, you’re owning pieces of songs enjoyed by everyone around the world.
Music is just the beginning.
Stay tuned, claim your tokens, and get ready to access the iconic.
→ Visit Aria Protocol on June 25 to get started.
Disclaimer:
This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, legal guidance, or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets in any jurisdiction. Any references to potential yield, participation, or economic exposure are illustrative only and do not guarantee financial performance. All investing involves risk. Always conduct your own due diligence before making financial decisions. Aria works closely with regulatory partners to ensure compliance and investor protection and is committed to transparency and responsible innovation in the IP and blockchain space. Participation in Aria’s products may be restricted by jurisdiction and subject to compliance requirements. Please consult legal, financial, and tax advisors before engaging with tokenized IP assets.
For a comprehensive overview of our disclaimers, please refer to the full Disclaimer Page on the Aria website here
