Deeper and Harder to Show Off: The Ujo Experiment and On-Chain Music’s Identity Crisis — Decential Media
A look back at one of the earliest attempts to use Ethereum to put more power in the hands of musicians
Ujo Music pioneered on-chain music in 2015, but its experiment flopped.
It was too early. The infrastructure wasn’t there. The industry wasn’t ready.
Now, Web3 music is facing the same challenges. What happens next?
Read here: www.decential.io/articles/dee...
#NFTs #Ethereum #Blockchain
03.03.2025 23:19 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bitcoin Bathhouse Gives 'Mining Pool' a New Meaning — Decential Media
Swimming in Bitcoin
At Bathhouse NYC, 42 Bitcoin miners work behind the scenes to heat pools, save energy & stack sats.
Mining for warmth, relaxation, and long-term BTC savings.
Would you try it?
www.decential.io/articles/bit... "
01.03.2025 19:22 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The Beat
A weekly recap of the latest news at the intersection of music and web3
Music is about connection, spontaneity, and shared experience.
But digital platforms strip away that magic.
In the final edition of The Beat, we explore how Web3 can be more like music and less like a machine.
Read here: decentialbeat.beehiiv.com
28.02.2025 21:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Coinbase Ventures Eyes the Era of Crypto + AI — Decential Media
AI agents are set to interact on chain, spurring economic activity, according to the firm’s principal investor Jonathan King
Imagine a world where AI agents pay for services, trade crypto, and interact with DeFi, all without human input.
Coinbase Ventures is investing in AI-powered transactions that will shape the future of Web3 commerce.
Is this the next evolution of finance? www.decential.io/articles/thi...
28.02.2025 19:49 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Moonbeam Is Launching DataHaven to Secure Data Privacy and Provenance for an AI-Driven Web3 Future — Decential Media
Head of Business Development Ryan Levy sees data as the leading commodity for blockchain tech
With AI-generated content and automation exploding, verifying where data comes from is critical.
Moonbeam Network’s DataHaven is using blockchain and encryption to create a verifiable, trust-first AI ecosystem.
Learn more: www.decential.io/articles/moo...
28.02.2025 00:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
ETHDenver 2025: UX, AI and All the Good Vibes — Decential Media
A thread through all topics at this year’s conference will be how AI can spur blockchain adoption
Crypto isn’t just back—it’s here to stay. ETHDenver 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for Web3 adoption.
🤖 AI-powered UX is leading the charge
🏛️ New administration = new crypto policies
🛠️ Builders, not opportunists, are shaping the future
Read now: www.decential.io/articles/eth...
27.02.2025 19:55 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Primus Raises $3.5 Million to Advance AI Agent Verification and Compliance — Decential Media
CEO Dr. Xiang Xie details how advances in AI will mean more sophisticated ways of verifying data authenticity
AI-generated fraud is on the rise—how do we fight back?
Primus AI is using zero-knowledge cryptography to verify AI’s decision-making without exposing sensitive data.
With $3.5M in funding, they’re making AI more accountable.
Read now: www.decential.io/articles/pri...
#AI #Security #Blockchain
25.02.2025 20:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Beat
A weekly recap of the latest news at the intersection of music and web3
Are we living in a Black Mirror episode? 🤯
AI weaponization, social media meritocracies, billionaires chasing immortality— The Beat explores how dystopian fiction is creeping into real life.
Subscribe to stay ahead of the curve: decentialbeat.beehiiv.com
#AI #Web3 #BlackMirror
22.02.2025 20:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Acre Is Helping People Compound Bitcoin with Enhanced On-Chain Transparency — Decential Media
In the era of “Crime Season,” it’s nice to see ethics still exist in blockchain
After the chaos of last cycle, Bitcoin holders want safe, transparent ways to earn.
Acre is proving that security + simplicity = the future of BTC compounding. Co-founder Laura Wallendal shares how they’re doing it.
Learn how: www.decential.io/articles/acr... "
21.02.2025 21:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
David Ehrlichman Believes the Future of Social Good Is Decentralized — Decential Media
Blockchain can enable groups to better direct and allocate resources through smart contracts
Nonprofits struggle with siloed efforts, funding competition, and bureaucracy—but what if DAOs & blockchain could change that?
Dave Ehrlichman believes smart contracts can make philanthropy transparent, efficient & accountable.
Read more: www.decential.io/articles/dav...
19.02.2025 20:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Valentine's Day
Quote of the week I Coinbase earnings
Forget Hallmark. Valentine’s Day was originally about:
🐐 Goat sacrifices
💀 Blood rituals
💌 Medieval love letters
In the Web3 Rewind, @mattleising.bsky.social explores the history of Feb 14 & its Web3 potential + the latest crypto trends.
Read now: decential.beehiiv.com/p/the-web3-r...
15.02.2025 18:30 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The Beat
A weekly recap of the latest news at the intersection of music and web3
The music industry is evolving—fast. AI, Web3, and corporate giants like Spotify & UMG are reshaping the landscape. But who really benefits?
The Beat newsletter breaks it all down—no fluff, just real insights. Subscribe now: decentialbeat.beehiiv.com
#MusicIndustry #Web3 #TheBeat
15.02.2025 00:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Disruption and Decentralization of Social Media — Decential Media
Can DeSo compete with the millions of users currently on centralized social media platforms?
Traditional social media is evolving into a “boy’s club” of political platforms. Find out how the new decentralized alternatives stack up and what it means for users: www.decential.io/articles/the...
14.02.2025 01:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Maple Finance Is Riding the Blockchain Wave to Transform Traditional Lending — Decential Media
Co-founder and CEO Sidney Powell wants to grow on-chain lending through offering stablecoin yield
From crypto skeptic to DeFi innovator, Sidney Powell of Maple Finance went from dismissing #Bitcoin as “rat poison” to leading a $5.5B on-chain lending platform.
Read how #DeFi is reshaping finance: www.decential.io/articles/map...
12.02.2025 21:21 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
'I Was Dead': The Ides of March and Kane Mayfield's Bitcoin Resurrection — Decential Media
Hiding music in Bitcoin ordinals for true fans to find is groundbreaking but not easy
What if music wasn’t streamed, but owned?
Kane Mayfield is skipping Spotify & putting music directly on Bitcoin using Ordinals. His latest project, The Ides of March, blends hip-hop, ancient Rome & web3.
Read the deep dive here: www.decential.io/articles/i-w...
#Bitcoin #Ordinals #Music
11.02.2025 20:44 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Reckoning with Ross
Quote of the week I Strategic corruption
Silk Road changed Bitcoin, but at what cost? In this week's Web3 Rewind, @mattleising.bsky.social dives into Ross Ulbricht’s rise and fall, questioning his legacy in the world of crypto.
Read the full piece to uncover the complexities: decential.beehiiv.com/p/the-web3-r...
#Web3 #Blockchain
09.02.2025 23:42 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
How does AI fit into the creative world? The Beat tackles the future of music, copyright, and the complex relationship between AI and human creativity.
Subscribe now to stay ahead of the curve: decentialbeat.beehiiv.com
#AI #Creativity #Music
08.02.2025 01:21 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Nebraska’s Push for Web3 Adoption Helps Telcoin Become State’s First Digital Depository — Decential Media
The state’s digital asset law allowed Telcoin to register as a bank and issue stablecoins
Nebraska is stepping up as a hub for regulated digital assets. Telcoin’s approval marks a major milestone for the state and the broader crypto industry.
Full Story: www.decential.io/articles/neb...
#CryptoBanking #DigitalAssets #Blockchain
06.02.2025 22:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Beat
A weekly recap of the latest news at the intersection of music and web3
Music isn’t just background noise. But in an era of algorithmic playlists and AI-generated tracks, is that all it’s becoming?
This week in The Beat, we’re diving into how music discovery, taste, and creativity are shifting in the digital age.
Read now: decentialbeat.beehiiv.com
31.01.2025 19:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Web3 Rewind
A weekly recap of the most insightful news, analysis, and capital flows in the wild west we call crypto
When memes meet power: $TRUMP isn’t just another coin; it’s a glimpse into influence, branding, and manipulation.
Dive into @mattleising.bsky.social ’s latest Web3 Rewind to uncover the story: decential.beehiiv.com
26.01.2025 00:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Crypto Predictions for 2025: The Year of the Bull — Decential Media
We spoke to industry executives about what they think will make waves this year in the $3.6 trillion cryptocurrency industry
2025 will bring the fusion of AI and blockchain, transforming industries and creating new opportunities. 💡
Want to know how? Dives into these bold predictions: www.decential.io/articles/cry...
#CryptoTrends #AI #Web3Innovation
24.01.2025 19:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Creativity lives in the unexpected. This week on The Beat, we explore how embracing the weird can lead to groundbreaking innovation.
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23.01.2025 22:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Modern Gala: How Latashá and C.Y. Lee Are Meming Patronage into Existence — Decential Media
Exploring the artist + patron relationship in modern music
What do Michelangelo, da Vinci, & Galileo have in common? The Medicis.
Today, one tech entrepreneur is reviving their patronage model—backing artists like Latashá with $100K. Could this reshape the music industry?
Read more: www.decential.io/articles/the...
#Web3 #CreatorEconomy #Innovation
22.01.2025 19:58 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Beat
A weekly recap of the latest news at the intersection of music and web3
From Darkside’s evolution to the ethics of AI in music, this week’s The Beat celebrates creativity while challenging the convenience-first mindset.
Dive in: decentialbeat.beehiiv.com
#MusicTech #DigitalCulture #ArtistsFirst
18.01.2025 21:55 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
