For a while I have been tinkering with the idea to combine Steem Transfer Memo's to automated processes and do more with the Steem Blockchain <code>write/post</code> possibilities in a useful manner.

 Up to now I had only been making apps which are certainly fun (imho), and display <code>read</code> data from the Steem Blockchain, but that all changed today... <b>Introducing RadioSteem.com</b>

<a href="http://radiosteem.com"><img src="https://s4.postimg.org/f9qgiy9kd/radiosteem.png"></a>

<h2>RadioSteem - Consensus Radio Station</h2> By using the possibility of attaching a memo users can supply a request to have their favorite tracks added to the random playlist of the radio station. 

Whenever a new track gets added it will (only once) play directly. New tracks are added every 6 minutes and crossposted on @radiosteem 's blog. 

Currently the radiostation is in 'aggregation' modus and randomly plays all added tracks. 

Over the weekend I will flip to 'consensus/vote'-based picks for the hourly random playlist instead of 'fishing' from all tracks added. You can simply bring your vote on @radiosteem 's blog which lists all tracks added to the playlist. 

I have prepared the 'playlist' items on @radiosteem 's blog with special <code>json metadata</code>, you could inspect individual posts on <a href="http://steemd.com/@radiosteem">Steemd.com</a> to see that metadata!

<h2>How to play Radio Steem:</h2>An icecast streaming server (mp3) is broadcasting on the interwebs and you can play this in your browser, iTunes, VLC, Sonos, laptop, phone, etc. 
- Play online via http://RadioSteem.com (with overview of nowplaying, amount of listeners, and recent requests) 
- Direct m3u playlist file: http://radiosteem.com/radiosteem.m3u
- Direct xspf playlist file: http://radiosteem.com/radiosteem.xspf

https://s4.postimg.org/4zga1tysd/radiosteem_screenshots.png

<h2>How to add your track to Radio Steem:</h2>
1. Go to your Wallet via the menu.
2. Click on your totals of either SBD or Steem and initiate to transfer money.
3. Fill in the transfer dialog: Send at least <b>0.33 SBD / STEEM</b> to <code><b>radiosteem</b></code> and fill the memo field with <code><b>artist track</b></code>. Replace 'artist' and 'track' with your favorite artist's track. ~~Don't forget the play keyword!~~ (Update: no longer necessary to begin with 'play')
4. Hit transfer, you will be asked to sign with your 'active wif' or overall password, leave 'remember me' unchecked.
5. Wait a bit... The machine processes 1 request per 6 minutes. 

https://s4.postimg.org/4t48nybql/Screen_Shot_2016_08_18_at_22_40_52.png

<h2>Royalties</h2> For now this is a (fully working!) proof of concept, if it works it will be finetuned. I have already investigated the webradio licensing fees for running this kind of station. If there is a decent request for this station, or other streaming music ideas which could evolve from this, I am happy to pay the licensing fees to the local royalties collector... <sup>This royalties collector will then use this fee to pay their CEO's villa and ferrarri and leaves some pennies to the artists. :(</sup>

<h2>How It Is Made:</h2>
1. Server
2. <a href="http://piston.rocks">Piston.rocks</a> python-steem library by @xeroc
3.  User requests via 'memo'
4.  Script looks up and normalises data via 'ye good ol' Last.fm API.
5. A certain provider of clips, fail vids and what more supplies audio.
6. Instantly streams the newly added audio.
7. Afterwards picks next added track or random from the list. 

<h4>Notes</h4>
- @radiosteem wires your money back if no track was found
- @radiosteem wires your money back if you wired not enough money (minimum = 0.33 SBD or 0.33 Steem)
- be sure to upvote your track on @radiosteem (note we most probably don't earn author rewards because we cross the 4 posts per day easily)
- <b>Find the official #radiosteem channel in Steemit.chat to discuss tracks and music in general</b>
- read above the part about royalties. 

<h1><a href="http://radiosteem.com">Visit RadioSteem.com &raquo;</a></h1>