What Happens to Your Sound.xyz Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Royalties
Ongoing from music sales
Music
Songs minted as NFTs
Wallet
Connected crypto wallet
Step-by-Step Guide
Claim music NFT royalties
Check the connected wallet for earnings from music NFT sales and secondary market royalties.
Document music releases
Music NFT releases on Sound.xyz are on-chain and may generate ongoing royalty income from collector trades.
Document Now Checklist
- Connected wallet address
- Music releases on Sound.xyz
- Earnings history
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