Powering a new world of streaming with NFTs | Ryan Kavanaugh, Tony Mugavero | #LDNBlockchain23

Ryan Kavanaugh, Tony Mugavero

Discover the potential of NFTs in the music industry, allowing for transparency, immediacy, and control for creators, while also eliminating middlemen and reducing power imbalances.

Key takeaways

Key Takeaways

  • The music industry is already using NFTs for digital collectibles
  • NFTs allow for transparency and immediacy in transactions
  • The fees for NFTs are low, making it an attractive option
  • The current industry system is based on middlemen, which NFTs aim to eliminate
  • The studios are hesitant to adopt NFTs, but some are already looking into it
  • The creators will benefit from NFTs as they will get immediate payment
  • The use of NFTs will decrease the power imbalance in the industry
  • Some people are already using NFTs for events and concerts
  • The term “NFT” is often met with skepticism, but the concept is already being used
  • Some companies are already creating NFTs for digital collectibles, such as Ruby Red Studios
  • The creators will benefit from NFTs being able to keep more of the profits
  • The industry needs to change and NFTs are a step in the right direction
  • NFTs can be used to represent physical assets as well as digital ones
  • The industry needs to get rid of the middlemen and NFTs can help with that
  • NFTs are a way to democratize the industry and give creators more control