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SoundCloud acquires decentralized music platform Nina Protocol months after its shutdown

TechCrunch / 22 July 2026 / 2h ago

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SoundCloud has acquired decentralized music platform Nina Protocol, months after the startup announced it would shut down. The deal brings Nina’s artists, editorial archive, and music discovery tools to SoundCloud as the company continues expanding its platform for independent musicians.

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SoundCloud acquires decentralized music platform Nina Protocol months after its shutdown

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