Question 1

What is ONOTAPE?

Accepted Answer

ONOTAPE is a private digital tape library that restores audio files into finite digital assets. It uses Physicality Mapping to replicate the scarcity and ritual of analog cassettes within a secure, invite-only cloud ecosystem built on Next.js, Supabase, and Cloudflare R2.

Question 2

What is Physicality Mapping?

Accepted Answer

Physicality Mapping is ONOTAPE's core design doctrine that imposes real-world cassette constraints on digital audio files: finite tape length (C30/C60/C90), two sides (A/B), a maximum track count, and an irreversible Seal Protocol that locks a tape permanently — mirroring the one-time nature of a physical recording.

Question 3

How scarce are ONOTAPE digital tapes?

Accepted Answer

Each tape batch is limited-edition and sold via invite-only blind-box drops. Once a batch sells out, it is deactivated. Tapes cannot be duplicated. Ownership can only be transferred via a signed Transfer Waybill, not copied.

Question 4

How does the invite system work?

Accepted Answer

Every verified ONOTAPE user receives 3 unique invite codes. Sharing a code grants a new user access to register and receive their first free loaner tape. Invite activity is tracked in the Dispatch Center on the user profile.

Question 5

What is a Squad Reward?

Accepted Answer

A Squad Reward is automatically issued to an inviter when 3 of their recruits each seal at least one tape. The reward is an additional UNOPENED tape pack, deposited directly into the inviter's vault. This mechanic is tracked by the server-side checkAndIssueSquadReward action.

Question 6

Can I share or transfer my digital cassette?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ONOTAPE uses a Transfer Waybill — a QR-coded digital receipt analogous to a physical shipping waybill. The sender generates a one-time transfer token; the recipient claims it at onotape.one/transfer/claim. Loaner tapes are non-transferable.

Question 7

What technology powers ONOTAPE?

Accepted Answer

ONOTAPE is built on Next.js 15 (App Router), Supabase (PostgreSQL + Auth + Row Level Security), Cloudflare R2 (audio asset storage), Stripe (payments), and Resend (transactional email). The UI system is called Analog Brutalism, a zero-radius, high-contrast skeuomorphic design language.

Question 8

How is ONOTAPE different from Spotify or SoundCloud?

Accepted Answer

ONOTAPE is not a streaming service. It is a digital collectibles platform for audiophiles. Users own a finite, scarce cassette object — not a streaming licence. Audio is stored privately in a per-user vault, not in a public catalogue. The experience prioritizes ownership ritual over discovery.