Grammy Winner Imogen Heap: Blockchain Tech Can Empower Artists
British singer and songwriter Imogen Heap has discussed how blockchain technology could help empower musicians.
:format(jpg)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coindesk/6BR7TWN26JC3VBQ6U5V34NW6XU.jpg)
British singer and songwriter Imogen Heap has discussed how blockchain technology could help empower musicians.
Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt London yesterday, Heap, a self-confessed technologist and Grammy Award winner, told the audience that a revolution among artists was impending and that smart contracts on the blockchain could transform the ways in which people in the industry interact with data.
She added:
Heap made headlines earlier this year when she released her song "Tiny Human"and its associated data on the Ethereum blockchain at a special event hosted by The Guardian.
During her panel discussion, at yesterday's event, the singer also picked up on the issue of monetisation within the music industry.
"The single biggest problem for an artist right now is payment. We need a fair trade industry," said Heap, adding: "I would love to be part responsible for a fair trade music industry ... it [the blockchain] could spark up many new platforms and services that would enrich all of our lives."
Image via Yessi Bello Perez for CoinDesk
DISCLOSURE
Please note that our privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information has been updated.
The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups. As part of their compensation, certain CoinDesk employees, including editorial employees, may receive exposure to DCG equity in the form of stock appreciation rights, which vest over a multi-year period. CoinDesk journalists are not allowed to purchase stock outright in DCG.
Learn more about Consensus 2024, CoinDesk’s longest-running and most influential event that brings together all sides of crypto, blockchain and Web3. Head to consensus.coindesk.com to register and buy your pass now.