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Monster has been around since 1979 and in that time they have positioned themselves as a leader in the audio space.
Monster announced they are filing for a $300 million ICO. An ICO for headphones? Well not exactly. Monster is looking towards blockchain technology to help them pivot, or rather create a different retail strategy.
Monster is going to use the funds to create a digital e-commerce platform housed on the Ethereum blockchain. They are dubbing it the “Monster Money Network.”
With this they will also launch their own Monster cryptocurrency. However, fiat will also be accepted, creating accessibility for both types of users. It’s a good strategy. Launch a marketplace that is as usable as possible. And this might be a bridge that takes fiat buyers towards testing out cryptocurrency.
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