The Minus 5 is an American pop rock band headed by musician Scott McCaughey of Young Fresh Fellows, often in partnership with R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck. Band history McCaughey formed the band in 19
1. Compute SHA-256 of OTSCanonicalRecord value → must equal OTSHash 2. Open OTSProofURL → extract Bitcoin block number → must equal OTSBitcoinBlock 3. GET OTSBitcoinBlockVerifyURL → returns the Bitcoin block hash at height OTSBitcoinBlock; GET https://blockstream.info/api/block/{that hash} → its timestamp must match OTSTimestamp 4. Read CopyrightID inside OTSCanonicalRecord → must equal the CopyrightID above 5. GET OTSVerificationAPI → pre-computed 6-check result from server 6. If all match: this entity was registered on CopyrightChains at OTSTimestamp, independently verifiable on Bitcoin Note: an OTS proof may carry multiple Bitcoin attestations; OTSBitcoinBlock is the earliest confirmed one — a later attestation inside the proof corroborates it and is not a mismatch
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0x45899ce1bb175475d2fd79043e068699601c7784c70a17530653fa06fe0f9060. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 953407 (2026-06-12T19:24:56Z). Bridge: the canonical record inside this Bitcoin proof contains the same CopyrightID. Verify: download https://artists.proofprofile.net/proofs/artist/9cff96d7-1cf1-4864-a89c-0bc6d109774c.json and https://artists.proofprofile.net/proofs/artist/9cff96d7-1cf1-4864-a89c-0bc6d109774c.ots, run `ots verify -f record.json proof.ots` (https://opentimestamps.org).
I. Formerly Hail Centurion: Retrieval of You
1. Confirm isrcCode identifies the recording in the pre-2022 source corpus and cc-db-prod record 2. GET OTSVerificationAPI → server-side canonical-record, hash, and attestation checks must pass 3. GET OTSBitcoinBlockVerifyURL → returns the Bitcoin block hash at height OTSBitcoinBlock; GET https://blockstream.info/api/block/{that hash} → its timestamp must match OTSTimestamp 4. Confirm CopyrightID is the CopyrightChains transaction hash 5. If all match: the cc-db-prod record is independently anchored on Bitcoin at OTSTimestamp Note: an OTS proof may carry multiple Bitcoin attestations; OTSBitcoinBlock is the earliest confirmed one — a later attestation inside the proof corroborates it and is not a mismatch
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0x64e8c089ef2ace7ccadfb130810480e01047406e82aa56be89d3a6ed1e8a6099. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 956422 (2026-07-03T01:01:38Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USY1R0305202.
II. Pantagruelian Offenses & Encounters: The Family Gardener
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0x547ef7083961d6825a154956a8f6d0e8d95224be896fbc8ef2db19fbdfbc4887. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 957899 (2026-07-13T19:36:39Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USY1R0305208.
III. Scenes From a Boxcar: I'm Not Bitter
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0x2c89d8a0cea28b50dbb0d0252e34c29e07dc2830e9b434f461cb8aa47713a161. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 956725 (2026-07-05T01:12:41Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USY1R0305212.
Scott the Hoople in the Dungeon of Horror - Record 2: Of Monkees and Men
Scott the Hoople in the Dungeon of Horror - Record 4: Hellbent for Heaven
Scott the Hoople in the Dungeon of Horror - Record 1: Without a Gun
Scott the Hoople in the Dungeon of Horror - Record 3: An Accumulation of Soot
Scott the Hoople in the Dungeon of Horror - Record 5: War Is Over
Last Train To Clarksville b/w Circle Sky
Last Train to Clarksville b/w Circle Sky
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0xc9538e547ea81ef0c0de5ec6bd82330e8f5dc42b088490ddf7be26721ab8facd. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 957118 (2026-07-08T03:20:19Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USY1R1756408.
Christmas in Antarctica (feat. Ben Gibbard)
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0x8fd1d21655312279b557704acaaa1d61cf859517dc3de07148688a928b2891d8. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 956375 (2026-07-02T16:51:38Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USY1R2509701.
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0xce5218599c4d95cbe67e6acf2252512ea019ad1025d9b38e560d2d98bcd73ab3. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 956772 (2026-07-05T10:01:46Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USY1R2509710.
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0xce5218599c4d95cbe67e6acf2252512ea019ad1025d9b38e560d2d98bcd73ab3. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 956822 (2026-07-05T18:48:28Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USY1R2509710.
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0x8fd1d21655312279b557704acaaa1d61cf859517dc3de07148688a928b2891d8. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 956889 (2026-07-06T06:56:49Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USY1R2509701.
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0x7460f768e25d6221654860f0c506442553710eb1e2e3cb7d192157b379931f95. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 958157 (2026-07-15T13:14:32Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USY1R2509709.
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0xce5218599c4d95cbe67e6acf2252512ea019ad1025d9b38e560d2d98bcd73ab3. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 956474 (2026-07-03T08:56:35Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USY1R2509710.
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0x6684fa6f17b9108371e67b7a94d47ffd31a7e1aeed4cc7df917fb6bb2406a306. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 956474 (2026-07-03T08:56:35Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USY1R2509711.
If I Had A Song: The Songs Of Pete Seeger, Vol. 2
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0xde6b7c7cb4069d5a64680b5f5d657f34cbfb9f79c7b9aad18f7a8e58cd8c98cc. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 957118 (2026-07-08T03:20:19Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USASR0505503.
Por Vida: A Tribute to the Songs of Alejandro Escovedo
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0x7eefe1033ccf7a38452060bd81100d3da7ed06f92c78f98611a098c25bce4925. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 960478 (2026-07-31T23:30:38Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USA2P1274753.
Songs for Slim: Rockin' Here Tonight – A Benefit Compilation for Slim Dunlap
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0x73c5e2d07b1bf0e9e00319ff5066063a1ff66182e5c69a3e33977c8b91e40528. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 957118 (2026-07-08T03:20:19Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/US27Q1340201.
Dual-chain trust anchor. Chain 1 (CopyrightChains): CopyrightID 0xf66b508849ce0b963b81fa8af49e5b38e65670e7c9111952a374411e936f24d2. Chain 2 (Bitcoin): anchored in block 957118 (2026-07-08T03:20:19Z), registered by our registry partner. The server verifies the private canonical record against OTSHash without exposing internal provider keys. Confirm the public ISRC, CopyrightID, and Bitcoin evidence via https://artists.proofprofile.net/api/v1/bot/ots/verify/track/USA360511212.