As you rightly mentioned, concerns arise when music is downloaded and shared outside of these NFT markets. While the NFT itself doesn't inherently protect against unauthorized downloads, it can serve as proof of ownership and potentially discourage infringement.

Artists must have a strategy that includes a combination of copyright registration, licensing agreements, and enforcement measures to safeguard their work beyond the NFT marketplace.

Now NFTs are still a relatively new concept, and the music industry is exploring various approaches to address copyright protection in the digital age.

Collaborations between artists, platforms, and copyright organizations are emerging to find innovative solutions and ensure artists' rights are respected both within and outside of NFT markets.

We'll have to see how this evolves but I'm sure they'll find a good solution to this problem.