SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, the blockchain-based music marketplace that shut down operations on July 15, 2026. The deal was announced Wednesday, July 22, just over a week after Nina went dark. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Nina Protocol built its reputation as a decentralized marketplace for artists, releases, and independent editorial content, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional streaming platforms by putting ownership and distribution directly in the hands of musicians using blockchain infrastructure. The platform announced its closure back in May, leaving questions about…
