Minting behaviors are changing.

High stigmas around “dropping” Music NFTs are shifting as more artists are minting with less pressure.

The most concrete examples are free and affordable mints on Zora’s new edition platform - highlighted by artists like Mija, Reo Cragun, Peter Saputo and Alec King.

In a market where liquidity is scarce, getting more collectors on board at lower price points is more important than finding someone willing to shell out a couple ETH.

Paired with growing usage around new Music NFT players like Spinamp we’re slowly starting to see organic discovery come into the fold.

With that said - this summer is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for some of the spaces biggest players.

Expect leading artists to push the needle on taking their collector base to the next level - namely through custom sites, generative drops, mint passes and airdrops.

This comes with a teaser of Catalog Protocol - asking everyone what’s next for the sector’s leading 1/1 marketplace.

Wrap it all together and you’ll notice that both sides of the spectrum are searching for the right formula.

For the collectors, builders and operators reading this - it’s up to you to help this happen.

If you see a playbook that inspires you - tell your favorite artist.

Web3 is positive sum. If DeFi taught us anything, it’s that the space thrives when we build in tandem - sharing ideas, insights and contracts to create stronger foundations.

Music NFTs are no different.

Keep pushing.

Upcoming Drops

1. Pussy Riot - Plastic
2. LACKHONEY - READJUSTING
3. Mark De Clive-Lowe - Myoken

Freshly Minted

1. Bloody White - Jumper
2. Alec King - Tundra
3. Reo Cragun - Diary of a Loner
4. Domino - Everblades
5. Xcelencia - Soltera
6. Zora - State of Mind

Top Stories

Billboard Covers CHAOS

The 77-artist headline band gets coverage on Billboard.

Catalog Teases Catalog Protocol

A cryptic tweet sparks conversation about a new Catalog Protocol.

Zora Releases Redeemable NFTs

Zora releases a tool to redeem NFT for physical products.

LATASHÁ Community Spotlight

Zora spotlights their Head of Community and leading web3 artist - LATASHÁ.

Dot Shares Sonic Summit

Dot shares her thoughts on Music NFT utility and a new event - Sonic Summit.

Manifold Releases Claim Page

Manifold releases a no-code solution for free mints.

Bonus Reads

1. Richie Hawtin - Show POAPs
2. Spinz808 - Discovering Artists
3. Black Dave - NFT NYC Collectors
4. Annika Rose - NFT NYC Recap
5. Reo Cragun - Music NFT Summer
6. LACKHONEY - First Sale

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