Music player Winamp now supports NFT
In Brief
Winamp launches NFT support
In a groundbreaking move, Winamp has revealed that it now accommodates NFTs within its interface, allowing users to curate and interact with their NFT music collections. The rise of NFTs, unique digital assets that can be owned and traded, has sparked significant interest, particularly following high-profile trades and news in recent months.
This development is important not only because it signals the crossing of NFTs into mainstream acceptance, but it also illustrates the music industry's increasing acknowledgment of the value and potential of NFTs.
The announcement from Winamp Winamp has rolled out its latest update, Version 5.9.1, bringing new functionality for developers to support audio-related NFTs using ERC-721 and ERC-1155 standards. This allows users to establish music libraries represented as tokens on Ethereum and Polygon networks. Winamp is thrilled to offer this innovation, empowering users with enhanced authority over their music creation and ownership.
At the essence of Winamp’s mission is accessibility and innovation, making us proud to launch the first dedicated player capable of interpreting NFT audio just like traditional formats. Winamp has historically been central to the digital music revolution, significantly changing how people consumed music with the introduction of mp3s. Now, as musicians venture into the Web3 realm, we’re excited to support this evolution.
expressed Alexandre Saboundjian, the CEO of Winamp.
To play NFT music, users need to connect their MetaMask wallet to the Winamp player via a compatible browser such as Chrome, Brave, or Firefox, enabling them to listen to NFT audio files as they would regular mp3s.
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