PeerTracks and the Future of Blockchain Music: Exclusive Interview with Cédric Cobban
Ever consider what the future of the music industry looks like with the advent of blockchain technology? Cédric Cobban certainly has. Co-founder of PeerTracks and member of the BitShares Music Foundation, Cédric seems to have a clear vision when it comes to music's role in the emerging decentralized economy. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Cédric about the PeerTracks P2P music platform and his outlook on the future of music and what it means for both artists and fans. Also read: Bitshares Out to Make P2P Music Profitable. Listen, The Future Of Music. What is PeerTracks and why....
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