" “The biggest thing I noticed over the last year and a half, since we started Venice, was that artists needed a lot more alongside just distribution. We decided to build a more holistic solution to it. That’s what created the idea around the [Venice] Collective.” "

Music NFTs are heading for a breakout. It may be the year of the ear. If 2021 saw the proliferation of profile picture NFTs, 2022 could elevate music NFTs. Musicians, fans, and vertical NFT marketplaces like Catalog could all win big.

We are just starting to see artists of all levels experiment with their own cryptocurrencies to tap into new revenue streams and deeper fan engagement. Performers are embracing it as an alternative to the big tech-owned social media platforms that have been profiting from their labor over the past decade. And much like MTV’s early years, cryptocurr... See more