In just under three months, Kenyan-based music streaming service Mdundo has recorded over 125,000 subscriptions and more than 5 million streams via MiniPay, Opera’s blockchain wallet integrated into Opera Mini.
The announcement was made via X (formerly Twitter) by both Mdundo and MiniPay, celebrating the success of their recent partnership. “People aren’t just saving stablecoins, they’re vibing on-chain,” read a tweet from MiniPay.
Mdundo has been one of the dominant players in Africa’s digital music space. It offers affordable access to music through downloads and ad-supported models. The MiniPay integration introduced a new dimension to make it asier for users to stream music directly within the MiniPay ecosystem while enjoying seamless, borderless subscription payments.
Why This Matters
- Proof of Utility: The MiniPay and Mdundo partnership shows that crypto (specifically stablecoins) can go beyond speculation. Real people are spending real digital money for things they love, in this case, music.
- Frictionless Payments: MiniPay’s integration with Opera Mini means millions of users already have access to a blockchain wallet built into a browser many already use. This makes it much easier to onboard people into Web3.
- Local Relevance: Mdundo and MiniPay’s mission to bring blockchain to everyday mobile users are aligned in their efforts to localize global technology for Africans.
As the adoption of blockchain continues to evolve in Africa, partnerships like these might play a crucial role on the future of media, entertainment and micropayments across the continent.
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