The blockchain in digital rights management market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.16 billion in 2024 to $0.25 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to secure content distribution, anti-piracy measures, decentralized DRM demand, traditional DRM inefficiencies, fair compensation concerns, blockchain adoption, and content monetization platforms.
The blockchain in digital rights management market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.42 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to digital content expansion, IP rights protection regulations, blockchain-DRM integration, smart contract royalty management, media industry blockchain adoption, NFT (non-fungible token) growth in digital asset ownership, interoperability focus in blockchain DRM. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of blockchain technology, adoption of smart contracts, growth in demand for blockchain-based solutions, development of decentralized content marketplaces, adoption of non-fungible tokens, integration with content management systems, increasing emphasis on interoperability standards, and development of blockchain-based identity solutions.
The surging popularity of online gaming is poised to drive significant growth within the blockchain in the digital rights management market in the foreseeable future. Online gaming, encompassing the activity of playing video games over the Internet across various platforms, has witnessed a meteoric rise driven by several factors, including the emergence of esports, competitive gaming tournaments, live streaming platforms, and increased accessibility facilitated by the widespread adoption of smartphones. The integration of blockchain technology into digital rights management within the realm of online gaming offers a decentralized, transparent, and secure framework for managing and safeguarding digital assets such as in-game items, virtual currency, and game licenses. Furthermore, blockchain holds the potential to enhance interoperability and cross-platform compatibility, allowing players to utilize their digital assets seamlessly across different games, platforms, and ecosystems. For instance, data from Uswitch Communications Ltd., a UK-based comparison service and switching website, revealed a notable increase in digital game sales in the UK between 2021 and 2022, reaching 62 million units. Additionally, approximately 40% of the world's population were engaged in online gaming activities in 2023. Consequently, the growing popularity of online gaming is serving as a catalyst for the expansion of the blockchain in the digital rights management market.
Leading enterprises operating within the blockchain in digital rights management market are actively pursuing the adoption of advanced solutions, particularly digital rights management tools, to drive revenue growth. Digital rights management tools leverage blockchain technology to effectively manage and protect digital assets, including media files, documents, or software, by implementing robust access control mechanisms, usage restrictions, and content encryption protocols. For instance, Elastos, a Singapore-based internet operating system powered by blockchain technology, introduced Elacity DRM in January 2024, specifically tailored for Web3 and targeting video content creators. Elacity DRM leverages the Access Economy Protocol (AEP), combining non-fungible token (NFT) technology with decentralized DRM to empower creators to distribute, monetize, and resell their content while retaining control over their digital rights. Built on the Elastos Smart Chain (ESC) and EVM compatible, Elacity DRM ensures the security and authenticity of digital assets within the Web3 era, catering to a diverse spectrum of developers on the Elastos SmartWeb.
In February 2023, ConsenSys, a US-based blockchain software company, finalized the acquisition of HAL, a move aimed at bolstering its core product suite and enhancing systems for a decentralized future. This integration enables developers to construct protocol-level alerts and notifications for various signals, further advancing ConsenSys' mission of expanding its offerings. HAL, a US-based provider of blockchain solutions for digital rights management (DRM), offers products such as HAL Streams and HAL Pipeline, contributing to the evolution of decentralized DRM solutions.
Major companies operating in the blockchain in digital rights management market are Microsoft Corporation, Sony Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Adobe Systems Incorporated, Verisign Inc., Kudelski Group, Blockchain.com Inc., ConsenSys LLC, Irdeto Inc., Exodus Information Technology Pvt. Ltd., Applied Digital Corporation, Mediachain Labs Inc., Axoni Inc., Eluvio Inc., Bitmark Inc., Custos Media Technologies Inc., Scenarex Inc., Pixsy Inc., Provenance Blockchain Inc., Binded Inc., Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, Theta Labs Inc., Publica Ltd., Gilgamesh Platform Inc., RecordsKeeper Technologies Inc.
North America was the largest region in the blockchain in digital rights management market in 2024. The regions covered in the blockchain in digital rights management market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the blockchain in digital rights management market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The blockchain in the digital rights management market includes revenues earned by entities through services such as authentication of digital assets, tracking rights usage, and enabling transparent royalty payments. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
Blockchain in digital rights management (DRM) involves leveraging blockchain technology to effectively manage and safeguard digital content. It aims to regulate access to copyrighted material, uphold the rights of copyright holders, and prevent unauthorized distribution and alteration of digital assets. By implementing blockchain in DRM, a decentralized, transparent, and immutable system is established to monitor the ownership, distribution, and usage of digital assets.
The primary types of blockchain in digital rights management include public blockchain and private blockchain. Public blockchains utilized in DRM offer transparency, efficiency, and accuracy in managing rights metadata and royalty payouts within the digital content industry. These blockchain solutions find applications in various areas such as content protection, security, and royalty tracking and payments. They cater to a diverse range of end-users, including content creators, artists, and media and entertainment companies.
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Executive Summary
Blockchain in Digital Rights Management Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on blockchain in digital rights management market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for blockchain in digital rights management? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The blockchain in digital rights management market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Public Blockchain; Private Blockchain2) By Application: Content Protection And Security; Royalty Tracking And Payments
3) By End User: Content Creators And Artists; Media And Entertainment Companies
Subsegments:
1) By Public Blockchain: Permissionless Blockchain; Permissioned Blockchain2) By Private Blockchain: Consortium Blockchain; Fully Private Blockchain
Key Companies Mentioned: Microsoft Corporation; Sony Corporation; International Business Machines Corporation; Oracle Corporation; Adobe Systems Incorporated
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Blockchain in Digital Rights Management market report include:- Microsoft Corporation
- Sony Corporation
- International Business Machines Corporation
- Oracle Corporation
- Adobe Systems Incorporated
- Verisign Inc
- Kudelski Group
- Blockchain.com Inc
- ConsenSys LLC
- Irdeto Inc
- Exodus Information Technology Pvt. Ltd
- Applied Digital Corporation
- Mediachain Labs Inc
- Axoni Inc
- Eluvio Inc
- Bitmark Inc
- Custos Media Technologies Inc
- Scenarex Inc
- Pixsy Inc
- Provenance Blockchain Inc
- Binded Inc
- Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
- Theta Labs Inc
- Publica Ltd
- Gilgamesh Platform Inc
- RecordsKeeper Technologies Inc.
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 200 |
Published | March 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 0.25 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1.42 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 54.2% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |