Chune.xyz: A New Music Streaming & Discovery Platform Set To Give More Value To Independent Artists
Music streaming has changed how the world listens, but it hasn’t changed how much most artists earn.
For independent musicians from Lagos to Johannesburg, the reality is harsh. Spotify and Apple Music’s fractions-of-a-cent payouts rarely cover studio time, let alone a sustainable music career.
Chune.xyz was built to change that. Instead of competing with the major platforms, Chune adds a powerful new income stream and deeper fan engagement through blockchain technology.
Turning Scarcity Into Real Support
Remember hunting for a limited-press vinyl or a numbered CD?
That sense of ownership and exclusivity is what Chune brings into the digital age.
Artists on Chune can mint limited-edition digital records, unique tokens recorded on the Ethereum blockchain.
Each edition carries the artist’s name, artwork, and un-forgeable proof of ownership. Fans don’t just press play; they own a piece of music history and can prove they were there first.
How Chune Works: A Simple Five-Step Journey
- Sign Up & Verify As An Artist
Artists create an account in minutes using email, MetaMask, or Trust Wallet, fill the artist onboarding form to get verified. Verification ensures they control their catalog.
- Create Your Drop
Upload a track, choose cover art, set the edition size (100? 250?) and add perks like lyric sheets, livestream invites, or even royalty splits.
- Mint On-Chain
Chune handles all blockchain processes seamlessly, no coding experience required.
- Sell Directly to Fans
Artists open their own storefront. Payments land instantly in their linked wallet, no middlemen, no 60-day DSP delays.
- Earn Forever
If collectors trade their editions later, smart contracts automatically route royalties back to the artist. CDs could never do that.
For Listeners and Collectors
Chune makes it just as easy for listeners:
Flexible Sign In: Join with email, MetaMask, or Trust Wallet.
Easy Funding: Add ETH by sending directly to the address tied to your account.
Real-Time Ownership: Browse drops, buy editions, and track your collection in a personal dashboard.
Trade or Hold: Keep your digital vinyl as bragging rights or resell it, artists still earn their cut.
Chune quietly ran six months on Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet, processing over 1,000 digital editions for more than 50 early users.
The verdict? Artists loved immediate payouts, and fans loved true ownership.
Now, Chune launches in Beta on Ethereum mainnet, bringing real value and real ETH into every transaction.
Launch Spotlight: Amapiano Groove Records
To debut, Chune is partnering with Amapiano Groove Records, a budding South African Record Label blending human creativity with AI-powered Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afro-House.
Their first EP, Groove Genesis Vol. 1, will drop exclusively on Chune with only 100–250 editions per track. Miss it, and you miss owning a slice of Afro-dance history.
Chune doesn’t aim to replace Spotify or Apple Music. Artists should keep their catalog on the majors for reach, but use Chune as a 24/7 global merch table, with no shipping costs or cardboard boxes.
Artists retain up to 90% of primary sales.
Fans secure verifiable “day-one” status and potential resale upside.
Transparent royalty splits ensure producers, writers, and session musicians get paid fairly and instantly.
Get Started Today at Chune.xyz as an artist, mint your first drop, and fund your next project with direct fan support.
Fans & Collectors: Create an account, top up with ETH, and secure exclusive editions before they’re gone.
Visit beta.chune.xyz now as a user to sign up, check out early releases, and grab a digital collectible from Africa’s next superstars.
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