SoundStake, a music-tech startup based in Podgorica, Montenegro, has officially launched a platform that merges music discovery with prediction markets. The platform enables fans to stake on songs they believe will reach specific streaming milestones, earning rewards if their predictions prove accurate. Simultaneously, emerging artists benefit from increased visibility and support from an engaged community.
The platform addresses two key challenges in the music industry: helping fans discover new tracks and providing independent artists with a fair opportunity to grow in a market often dominated by major labels. According to Arda Taslak and Tan Yeğen, co-founders of SoundStake, the platform creates a dynamic ecosystem where passion for music translates into rewards and meaningful artist support. They emphasized that the initiative redefines music discovery through enhanced user engagement that benefits all participants in the music community.
SoundStake offers interactive challenges such as song battles and prediction games, allowing users to forecast which tracks will achieve certain streaming targets. A practice mode will also be available, enabling new users to test the system without using real money before the full launch. The platform is scheduled for public launch in December 2025, with early access granted to selected artists and fans who join the waitlist. Early members will receive exclusive placement in challenges and greater exposure through SoundStake's AI-powered matching system.
For more information or to join the waitlist, visit soundstake.ai. The platform aims to transform fan engagement into real opportunity, creating a transparent and gamified ecosystem where passion meets value. For artists, SoundStake serves as both a promotion and growth tool, providing exposure to a community financially invested in their success, supported by accurate data.
