Artists Monetization: Making Money With Music Through Web3

This session featured Jan-Luc Blakborn, business development strategist, DJ, and founder of SOMNIA, exploring how Web3 is changing the way musicians can monetize and manage their work.

The conversation examined how emerging decentralized technologies can give artists more control over their careers while creating new ways to connect with fans and generate revenue.

Key topics covered:

• Building greater independence from traditional record labels.

• Decentralized approaches to music distribution.

• New opportunities for direct artist-to-fan engagement.

• Fairer revenue models and improved intellectual property management.