Turning up the volume: Blockchain projects aim to disrupt the music industry
From letting fans co-own their favorite artist's music to providing fair earnings for musicians, projects are using blockchain to change the music industry. Music is a tricky business. The industry has its fair share of controversies, from monopolies to the limited earning potential for upcoming artists. While Web2 brought many positive changes, the industry still has a long way. Because of this, projects are trying to utilize blockchain technology to provide new solutions to the age-old music market.In the last ten years, the industry has changed drastically because of the internet and....
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