Digital Store Monopolies and Lack of Ownership Leave Digital Art Sales Impermanent and Unreliable

Summary

Independent artists selling digital goods are at the mercy of a few dominant platforms that control pricing, availability, and access. Digital products can be delisted, licenses revoked, or stores closed with no recourse, erasing both income streams and creative legacy. The lack of competition and true digital ownership makes it impossible for artists to guarantee their work remains available and protected, and existing platforms offer no solutions for permanence, fair market control, or preservation of artistic heritage.