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

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