By now, after almost a year since the start of the NFT hype, non-fungible tokens have proven to be one of the turning points in crypto’s history. The utility and use cases for these assets have been disrupting arts, sports, movies, and music. On the other hand, we humans have always been willing to go the extra mile to acquire a unique piece of history, an exclusive work of art, or something that allows us to connect with our idols and passions. Corite, a Stockholm-based fan funding music platform, taps into these two trends, preparing to launch a blockchain platform and leverage NFTs to transform the billion-dollar industry. We sat down with Mattias Tengblad, Corite CEO, to discuss the irruption of NFTs in financial markets, the hype around non-fungible tokens, and their potential to help bring crypto into the mainstream. Q: Could you tell us a little about your background? How is Corite embracing digital assets and blockchain technology, and why did you decide to bet on NFTs? A: Well, my co-founding partner Emil and I are true music lovers, and we’ve been working together for many years. We’ve spent five exciting years at Universal Music when Spotify launched and rocked the industry to its foundation. We have successfully run corite.com since late 2019, which provided valuable insights on how to incorporate blockchain technology to open up even more opportunities for both artists and fans. Corite decentralizes the trad...
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