Back in March, we reported on the return of Limewire — but an updated, NFT-focused version of the once beloved « file-sharing service ». And today, the refurbished Limewire has officially relaunched as a marketplace for them.
Resurrected by Paul and Julian Zehetmayr, a pair of entrepreneurs from Austria, Limewire now plans to « bring digital collectibles to everybody ». The launch of the platform in its new and improved (?) state, comes alongside the announcement of some pretty big artists releasing NFTs on the platform including Blink-182 drummer (and Mr. Kourtney Kardashian) Travis Barker.
Others in the lineup include musician Dillon Francis, singer and actor Nicky Jam, Grammy-winning singer Brandy, A$AP Mob’s A$AP TyY, and British rapper Aitch. The foray of celebrities and personalities into the crypto world is no new thing, but Limewire’s announcement just goes to show that the trend isn’t slowing down.
Focusing on music (in a strange nod to the former company’s not-so-legal downloading history), the new marketplace is offering a range of original songs, visual artworks, backstage passes, and other in-person opportunities. Barker’s NFT, for instance, is a real drum kit, while Brandy is offering a « collaborative flower bouquet NFT with accompanying spoken word. » The possibilities are really endless.