Nina Protocol, an independent music streaming service and marketplace built on blockchain technology, announced it will shut down and go 'fully offline' by July 15, 2026. The platform, which launched in 2021, allowed artists to upload and sell music directly to fans without intermediaries. The news was reported by Pitchfork on May 28, 2026.
nina protocol, the blockchain-based indie music platform, is shutting down and going fully offline by july 15. it let artists sell music directly to fans without middlemen. pitchfork broke the news on may 28.
Nina Protocol's shutdown marks another setback for blockchain-based music platforms that promised to empower independent artists. While the platform had a dedicated user base, it struggled to gain mainstream adoption and financial sustainability. The closure raises questions about the viability of decentralized music distribution models in a market dominated by Spotify and Apple Music.
another blockchain music platform bites the dust. nina had a loyal niche but couldn't break through against spotify and apple. makes you wonder if the whole 'decentralized music' thing is just a pipe dream.
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