Soundcloud Purchases Nina Protocol Following Its Closure

WHO:

TechCrunch - SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, a decentralized music platform.

Pitchfork - The acquisition involves Nina Protocol's artists and editorial archive.

WHAT:

TechCrunch - SoundCloud's acquisition includes Nina’s music discovery tools.

Pitchfork - SoundCloud will allow artists from Nina Protocol to opt into its creator ecosystem.

WHERE:

TechCrunch - The acquisition pertains to SoundCloud, a streaming service, and Nina Protocol, a decentralized music platform.

WHY:

TechCrunch - The acquisition is part of SoundCloud's strategy to expand its platform for independent musicians.

HOW:

TechCrunch - SoundCloud is integrating Nina Protocol’s resources following its shutdown.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 20:25 UTC)

SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, a decentralized music platform, as part of its strategy to expand its offerings for independent musicians. This acquisition includes Nina’s music discovery tools and allows artists from Nina Protocol to opt into SoundCloud's creator ecosystem. Following the shutdown of Nina Protocol, SoundCloud is integrating its resources, which also encompass the platform's artists and editorial archive.