Audius

Audius is a streaming music app that has fully adopted modern web3 and crypto standards and allows both musicians and music fans to experience the next generation of music sharing via the use of a decentralized music streaming protocol.

Originally built on top of the POA network and now fully migrated to Solana, developers of the Audius Desktop app managed to identify numerous inefficiencies with traditional music distribution and are now offering everyone access to the platform that has crystal clear music rights ownership rules and no intermediaries standing between music artists and their fans.

The platform is powered by its native AUDIO token, which runs on the Solana layer one blockchain with a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism network that features over 200 nodes.

Key Features

One of the core benefits of Audios to music fans is that they get full access to all uploaded music tracks, with no restrictions placed on their music playback apps on Windows PCs and mobile platforms.

Users are encouraged to just download the app and start enjoying music from a large variety of artists such as deadmau5, Katy Perry, Nas, Skrillex, and many others.

The app features a bright white interface that promotes easy discovery of music content that can be streamed with a single click. The main navigation is performed with tabbed commands located on the far-left side of the app, with shortcut categories Discover (Feed, Trending, Explore), Library (Favorites, History), and Playlists.

The platform promotes the use of 320kbps MP3 files, which is a similar quality to that offered by several industry-leading music streaming platforms such as Google Play and Spotify. However, here music files are not protected with any kind of content protection.

Music creators can take full advantage of the Audius network to monetize their creativity without the need to bind themselves to traditional record deals.

The platform promotes several ways for monetization and expanding reach, with extensive plans for the introduction of new premium content monetization options in the future.

Content creators have unrestricted access to HQ audio uploads, detailed metrics, a feature-rich dashboard, and more.

FAQs

What is Audius?
Audius is a decentralized music streaming platform that allows artists to upload, share, and monetize their music directly without intermediaries. Built on blockchain technology, it empowers musicians by giving them more control over their content and revenue while ensuring fans have free access to high-quality audio.

How does Audius benefit artists compared to traditional streaming platforms?
Audius provides artists with full ownership of their music and a larger share of the earnings generated from their work. Since it’s decentralized, there are no middlemen or restrictive contracts, allowing musicians to connect directly with their audience and retain creative freedom.

Can I use Audius on mobile devices?
Yes, Audius offers both iOS and Android apps, allowing users to stream music on the go. The mobile experience includes personalized playlists, trending tracks, and the same creator tools available on the web platform, making it seamless to enjoy and share music anywhere.

Is Audius free to use?
Yes, Audius is completely free for both artists and listeners. Users can stream, upload, and share music without paying subscription fees, and creators can earn rewards through the platform’s native cryptocurrency, AUDIO.

PROS

• Decentralized music platform
• Low fees for artists
• Fast and easy upload process
• Large community of music enthusiasts

CONS

• Limited music discovery features
• Relatively small music library

Overall

Audius is 100% FREE and is optimized for all modern versions of Windows OS. In addition to Windows PC, standalone clients are also offered for macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.