{"id":46216,"date":"2025-07-16T14:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=46216"},"modified":"2025-07-16T12:59:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T09:59:17","slug":"what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Audius (AUDIO)? Web3 Music Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Audius<\/strong> is a decentralized music streaming platform that combines the music industry with blockchain technology. It allows artists to deliver their music directly to fans, removing intermediaries and making revenue sharing fairer. Founded in 2018 by California-based entrepreneurs Roneil Rumburg and Forrest Browning, Audius\u2019 native cryptocurrency is the <strong>AUDIO token<\/strong>, an Ethereum-based <strong>ERC-20<\/strong> token.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46217 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audius-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audius-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audius-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audius-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audius.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#Audius_Goal\" title=\"Audius\u2019 Goal\u00a0\">Audius\u2019 Goal\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#Team_Overview\" title=\"Team Overview\u00a0\">Team Overview\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#Investors_and_Key_Partners\" title=\"Investors and Key Partners\u00a0\">Investors and Key Partners\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#Project_Concept\" title=\"Project Concept\u00a0\">Project Concept\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#How_Does_Audius_Work\" title=\"How Does Audius Work?\u00a0\">How Does Audius Work?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#Roadmap\" title=\"Roadmap\u00a0\">Roadmap\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#Use_Cases\" title=\"Use Cases\u00a0\">Use Cases\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#NFT_Integration\" title=\"NFT Integration\u00a0\">NFT Integration\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#Audius_Collectibles\" title=\"Audius Collectibles\u00a0\">Audius Collectibles\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#Token_Information_and_Market_Data\" title=\"Token Information and Market Data\u00a0\">Token Information and Market Data\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#Token_Economics\" title=\"Token Economics\u00a0\">Token Economics\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#Governance\" title=\"Governance\u00a0\">Governance\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-audius-audio-music-blockchain\/#Social_Media_Communities\" title=\"Social Media &amp; Communities\u00a0\">Social Media &amp; Communities\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audius_Goal\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audius\u2019 Goal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audius aims to eliminate intermediary structures (record labels, digital distributors, etc.) by connecting artists directly with listeners. This creates fairer revenue sharing, allowing artists to maximize earnings from their music.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Revenue Model: Audius directs 90% of platform revenue straight to artists, a much higher ratio compared to traditional music platforms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/tiktok-denies-300m-trump-coin-bribe-allegation\/\"><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/a> Integration: Audius integrates with TikTok, enabling artists to add their music directly to TikTok\u2019s library, increasing chances of viral reach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PRO License Agreements: Audius secures legal ground by partnering with professional copyright organizations such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC. This lets artists publish music confidently.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Team_Overview\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Team Overview<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Roneil Rumburg<\/strong>: Experienced in blockchain and AI, previously involved in Bitcoin payment solutions, prominent crypto investor and entrepreneur.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forrest Browning: Founder of StacksWare, recognized by Forbes as a successful entrepreneur under 30.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Raymond Jacobson: CTO<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Julian Baker: Head of Design<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Christina Rowland: Head of Operations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clayton Blaha: Head of Partnerships<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46218 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ekran-goruntusu-2025-07-16-004954-1024x313.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ekran-goruntusu-2025-07-16-004954-1024x313.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ekran-goruntusu-2025-07-16-004954-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ekran-goruntusu-2025-07-16-004954-768x235.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ekran-goruntusu-2025-07-16-004954-1536x470.png 1536w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ekran-goruntusu-2025-07-16-004954.png 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investors_and_Key_Partners\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investors and Key Partners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audius has raised $6.25 million from prominent investors including General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Pantera Capital, along with significant support from Binance Labs. This strong backing solidifies its financial and technical foundation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Concept\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Project Concept<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audius bridges the music world with digitalization and crypto, creating a direct link between artists and fans. Its decentralized nature removes intermediaries, enabling artists to increase income while fans access music for free or at low cost. Songs are secured with immutable blockchain timestamps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46219 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audius-solana-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audius-solana-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audius-solana-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audius-solana-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audius-solana.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Audius_Work\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Does Audius Work?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audius serves three main user groups:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Node Operators: Run content and discovery nodes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Artists: Upload music, manage content nodes, and control access with encryption keys.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Listeners: Access and interact with content on the platform.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AudSP Protocol: Audius uses the Audius Storage Protocol (AudSP) to store and share music files in a decentralized manner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stablecoin Support: Audius supports stablecoin payments, reducing volatility risk. It enabled USDC stablecoin support on Solana blockchain, allowing fast, low-cost transactions and purchases of digital products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Node operators handle content storage, indexing, and distribution. The system auto-reconnects nodes on failure, maintaining decentralization and security. Users earn AUDIO tokens as rewards for performance. Artists and fans can stake AUDIO tokens to gain additional benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46222 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ekran-goruntusu-2025-07-16-005257.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"766\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ekran-goruntusu-2025-07-16-005257.png 766w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ekran-goruntusu-2025-07-16-005257-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roadmap\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Roadmap<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2018: Project founded.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">October 2020: Mainnet launched with live concerts by deadmau5 and RAC.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2021: Rapid user growth and platform virality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Future: Scaling platform, expanding NFT integration, introducing new revenue models, and improving user experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Cases\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use Cases<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Artists share music directly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fans access music free or at low cost.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AUDIO tokens enable platform transactions, rewards, and node operation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NFT showcasing and staking supported.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Offers decentralized, censorship-resistant music ecosystem.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NFT_Integration\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NFT Integration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audius integrates <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/category\/project-review\/nft-projects\/\"><strong>NFT<\/strong><\/a> technology to offer new revenue and engagement opportunities for artists and fans. Artists can:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tokenize tracks or albums as NFTs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create exclusive content, access rights, or limited digital products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Offer unique experiences or digital collectibles to fans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This empowers artists with greater control and direct fan support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audius_Collectibles\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audius Collectibles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audius Collectibles let artists showcase NFT assets on their profiles. Fans can view, explore, and interact with these collections. Collectibles may provide exclusive content or perks, boosting loyalty. The feature supports decentralized, transparent NFT experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Information_and_Market_Data\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Token Information and Market Data<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Token Name: AUDIO<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/currencies\/audius\/\"><strong>Total Supply<\/strong><\/a>: 1.34 billion AUDIO<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Market Cap: Approximately $86.53 million<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Max Supply: Unlimited<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blockchain: Ethereum (ERC-20) and partial Solana integration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46220 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audio-suppply-1024x383.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"859\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audio-suppply-1024x383.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audio-suppply-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audio-suppply-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audio-suppply-1536x575.png 1536w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audio-suppply-2048x767.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Economics\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Token Economics<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AUDIO is an<strong> ERC-20 token on Ethereum<\/strong> with no max supply limit. Distribution is:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investors: 36%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Founders, team, advisors: 40.6%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open Audio Foundation Treasury: 17.8%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early adopters\/artists airdrop: 5.5%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tokens power transactions, content uploads, rewards, and governance votes. Staking AUDIO grants rewards and platform benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46221 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audio-token-dagilimi.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"712\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audio-token-dagilimi.png 712w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/audio-token-dagilimi-300x116.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Governance\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Governance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AUDIO holders vote on technical and community changes in the Audius protocol.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ecosystem and Highlights\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audius stands out in decentralized music streaming by giving artists transparency and control, while enabling direct fan interaction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key features include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decentralized architecture removing intermediaries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over 100,000 artists on platform.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High-quality 320 kbps streaming free to users.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">User-friendly interface requiring no blockchain knowledge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Immutable timestamped content protection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audius Collectibles NFT integration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AudSP decentralized storage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5+ million active users in 2021; 7.5 million streams in April.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supported by Binance Labs, General Catalyst, Lightspeed, and Pantera Capital.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Media_Communities\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social Media &amp; Communities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/audius.co\/\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/audius\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/audius\"><strong>Telegram<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/audius\"><strong>Discord<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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