Unchained Unconfirmed: Song a Day NFTs With Jonathan Mann + Your 2022 Crypto Predictions! - Ep.304
Dec 31, 2021
Jonathan Mann, a musician famed for his 'Song a Day' project, shares his journey of composing a daily song for over 13 years. He discusses how he embraced NFTs and created SongADAO to shape the music industry's future. The conversation dives into the creative synergies between music and cryptocurrency, alongside anecdotes from his unique path. Jonathan also reveals his thoughts on upcoming trends in crypto for 2022, highlighting the balance between artistic expression and financial opportunities in this evolving landscape.
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Song A Day Origins
- Jonathan Mann started Song A Day in 2009 during the financial crisis, three days before Bitcoin's Genesis block.
- Initially, he entered online video contests to fund the project and pay rent.
Early Monetization
- Similar to Beeple, Jonathan Mann monetized his early work through various means like contests and odd jobs.
- He also became a "conference troubadour," recapping events with songs, including DevCon 2018.
Crypto Community Reception
- Jonathan Mann's DevCon performance and Vitalik Buterin collaboration were well-received by the crypto community.
- His early involvement with NFTs included writing the first song about CryptoPunks in 2017.
