Background

Sound.xyz

Sound.xyz is revolutionizing the music industry by tackling the significant challenges that artists face. This innovative platform allows musicians to release their music as NFTs, giving them control over their creations and earning potential. Traditional music streaming services often leave artists with minimal earnings and limited visibility. Sound.xyz changes this by ensuring artists receive a fair share of the revenue and recognition they deserve, making music a viable career for more than just the top 1%.

Benefits and Features

Sound.xyz offers a unique set of features that empower artists and engage listeners. With the "Launch a Listening Party" feature, artists can debut new tracks as NFTs, creating a buzz and fostering early fan support. The "Own the Moment" feature allows NFT owners to leave comments and sell their NFTs, preserving the song's history and enhancing community interaction. Additionally, Sound.xyz fosters a vibrant culture by providing NFT owners access to exclusive content, including unreleased songs and concert tickets, and creating opportunities for meaningful interactions between artists and fans.

Join the Sound.xyz Community

Experience the future of music with Sound.xyz. Whether you're an artist looking to break free from traditional constraints or a music lover eager to support and connect with your favorite creators, Sound.xyz offers a dynamic and rewarding platform. Dive into a world where every track has a story, every NFT holds value, and every fan can make a difference. Start your journey with Sound.xyz today and be part of a community that believes in the true value of music.

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Sound.xyz Shuts Down: Final Withdrawal Window Closes Today

Thu 22nd Jan 2026
Sound.xyz, the music NFT platform, is going offline today at 4pm ET. Artists have until then to withdraw remaining funds directly through the platform. **Key Details:** - Artists can still withdraw after shutdown via [Splits](https://help.sound.xyz/hc/en-us/articles/15756211760155-How-do-I-withdraw-earnings-from-Sound-xyz) - The 30-day withdrawal window opened on January 15th - Collected NFTs remain safe on-chain with music stored in decentralized storage - Collections will remain accessible through wallet-connected platforms like OpenSea The platform emphasized that proof of support and metadata live permanently on-chain, ensuring artists' work and collectors' contributions aren't lost. Artists experiencing withdrawal issues can contact Sound.xyz directly for assistance. This marks the end of Sound.xyz's mission to give musicians control over their releases through NFTs, though the underlying blockchain records persist.

Sound.xyz Enters Maintenance Mode, Shifts Focus to Vault Platform

Mon 12th May 2025
Sound.xyz announces transition to maintenance mode starting January 15th. Key changes: - No new uploads or artist onboarding - Existing drops remain accessible - Artists can continue withdrawing earnings - Fans retain listening and collecting capabilities The team is shifting focus to **Vault** (@vaultdotfm), a new platform addressing artist-fan connection challenges. Vault features: - Upload songs, videos, or images - Fan access via email/phone - Artist analytics and engagement tools - Direct fan communication through text/email The transition aims to achieve startup focus while preserving Sound's existing value. All current functionalities remain operational for existing users.

Sound Distributes Optimism Grant to 275 Artists

Thu 16th Jan 2025
Sound has completed the distribution of their Optimism Retro Funding Round 4 grant to 275 artists, covering all gas fees. The distribution methodology included: - Considered mints between Oct 2023 - May 2024 - Excluded airdrops and transfers - Allocated based on song splits - Set max 20,000 OP and min 50 OP per artist The initiative follows Sound's October announcement of receiving 276K OP tokens, with their commitment to distribute 100% to platform artists. This distribution recognizes the contribution of onchain music creators who helped make the platform successful.
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