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Sound.xyz Adds Ethereum Layer-2 Optimism Support for More Efficient Music NFT Trading and Ownership

June 15 (Cointime) - Sound.xyz, a popular platform for music NFTs, has announced that it now supports Ethereum Layer-2 Optimism. This integration is expected to make trading of music NFTs more efficient and cost-effective. Sound.xyz has also released a Eurodisco dance track called "V-Buterin" in honor of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, which is available as a free-to-mint NFT until June 19.

This development is significant for music NFTs, as it provides new opportunities for artists and collectors to have greater ownership and control over the distribution of their work. The integration of Optimism is expected to lead to more innovative solutions that combine blockchain technology with the music industry, creating new opportunities for collaboration and value exchange.

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