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The article details how indie musicians can maximize their royalty earnings through proper registration and the use of AI and Web3 technologies. It explains the complexities of music royalties, emphasizing the need for artists to register with distributors, performing rights organizations, and SoundExchange. It also highlights the importance of claiming lost royalties and leveraging direct fan sales.