Artists should release new tracks on steemit. Utilize the free blockchain and get paid to promote your music to a community that LOVES original work.

Soundcloud is on its way out. The site that's attracted millions of the world's independent music fans has been losing 30 million dollars a year for five years. This is proof that ad-selling is not a viable business plan for a website. Soundcloud users should migrate to steemit where they get paid to upload or curate content. Imagine getting paid for every upvote on your music? Imagine getting paid every time you upvote a track? And, if a whale comes along and likes your track, bam! instant $10 upvote. Isn't it time for social media to pay us for creating quality music that people like to hear?

In the meantime, someone should create a 'frontend' that combines access to the steem blockchain with file storage options in a neat UI. Like a soundcloud or bandcamp but people could upvote posts in STEEM. Even if the site owner took like 15% of the rewards, that would be a fair deal for the artists who are getting author awards + getting free hosting for their original tracks. Then, once the voting period is over, the site would continue to host the content like your profile in soundcloud. You couldn't get paid on in it in upvotes anymore but you could continue to get the free exposure. Maybe the site sells ads, too, or maybe its like bandcamp where users can purchase the music from artists using a choice of STEEM/SBD or USD.

I'm sure smart people are already on such a thing but until we get a soundcloud on the steem blockchain, soundcloud producers and promoters should post their music on steemit. Reupload it to viewly or lbry or mixcloud so you don't lose your copy when soundcloud goes down and then post the link on steemit.com. Free cryptocurrency!

Interesting links to investigate:

Desteni.org

Desteni 'I' Process

EQAFE

DIP Lite

Steemit Poker League @spl

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