The Bitcoin Blockchain just might save the music industry, but first we have to take the time to understand it. Admittedly, Bitcoin, generally, and the Blockchain, specifically, are not easily understood at first glance. However, the implications of the Bitcoin Blockchain not only for currency, but for intellectual property are too great not to expend the time and effort needed to see its applicability.
The alternative is to let the technology go the way of Creative Commons; another tool with tremendous application, but equally tremendous misunderstanding – and thus underutilization.