Mike Shinoda has launched his “generative mixtape” ZIGGURATS. NFTS related to the undertaking bought out nearly immediately after launch.

The music/NFT paintings assortment was launched Dec. 2 on the Tezos blockchain and dropped on streaming companies Dec. 3.

5 thousand NFTs had been designed by Shinoda, every with their very own unique cowl artwork for ZIGGURATS and music, and bought out inside minutes on ziggurats.xyz.

In a press launch, Shinoda mentioned why he selected Tezos for the mixtape’s launch.

“I do know there are loads of followers who’re interested in NFTs however haven’t tried it but,” Shinoda says. “So I designed this launch to be a simple ‘first NFT.’ 

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“I selected Tezos as a result of it’s a inexperienced blockchain, with one of many lowest carbon footprints of any well-liked chain,” Shinoda continues. “We’ve all purchased an app we ‘personal,’ like Microsoft Phrase or a music plug-in or an merchandise in a recreation. However these objects are limitless in quantity. The distinction right here is that the NFT is proscribed version, highlighting the worth of authenticity, rarity and originality.”

Followers will nonetheless have the ability to view and take heed to the gathering right here.

Take a take heed to ZIGGURATS under.

ZIGGURATS tracklist

1. “Genius Bar”
2. “Richard Bachman”
3. “Cheat Codes”
4. “CTRL C CTRL V”