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Overview
Audius is a decentralized music streaming protocol that lets artists upload directly, set their own monetization terms, and engage with fans without intermediaries. It runs on a network of decentralized nodes and uses the AUDIO token to reward participants who stake, curate content, or help secure the network, making it community-owned and governed by token holders. It targets independent and emerging artists and offers a free-to-access library with high-quality streaming and NFT integrations for digital collectibles. Its edge comes from a blockchain-based, creator-controlled model and on-chain governance, with artists receiving about 90% of revenue while the platform and validators share the rest; the goal is to empower artists and build a user-governed ecosystem.
About Audius
Industries
Consumer Software
Crypto & Web3
Entertainment
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$14.9M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2018
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bitbird partnership hosts Create Together Vol. 5 contest from February 4 to March 3, 2025.
- OpenHome integration adds voice AI for conversational music discovery experiences.
- Audius Agency builds custom open-source tools with musicians for unique experiences.
What critics are saying
- Spotify's X app blockchain royalties siphon Audius creators within 6-12 months.
- Sound Protocol's Solana streaming undercuts Audius nodes with faster transactions in 12-18 months.
- SEC fines classify AUDIO as security, halting Artist Coins in 3-6 months.
What makes Audius unique
- Audius enables artists to create custom Artist Coins for direct fan monetization.
- Open Audio Protocol rebrands Audius for broader Web3 ecosystem integration beyond music.
- Decentralized node network gives artists 90% revenue share versus Spotify's model.
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Funding
Total Funding
$14.9M
Meets
Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
Lightspeed Venture Partners
General CatalystBenefits
Unlimited PTO
High quality paid medical insurance
FSA
401k
Yearly learning stipend
Equipment stipend and a home office setup credit
Monthly concert stipends
Wellness benefits
Team activities
Bi-annual in-person get-togethers
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 11%2 year growth
↑ 11%The Open Audio Protocol, which powers decentralised music application Audius, has launched what it calls the world's largest open and programmable music catalogue designed for autonomous agents and developers. The infrastructure aims to serve the growing agent-driven software development landscape in 2026. The protocol enables programmatic access to music content, allowing AI agents and developers to integrate music functionality into applications. This represents a shift towards making music catalogues accessible through automated systems rather than traditional manual integration methods. The initiative positions Audius's decentralised platform as infrastructure for the emerging era of AI-powered music applications and agent-based development workflows.
Audius has introduced a new feature that lets verified artists on its decentralized music platform create their own crypto coins.
Today, Audius has launched the Open Audio Protocol, marking a significant shift in its approach to integrating with the broader Web3 ecosystem.
Audius has announced a new integration with Feature.fm, enhancing music promotion tools available to artists on its decentralized streaming platform.
This collaboration aims to integrate OpenHome's flexible voice AI with Audius's artist-first platform, creating a conversational music experience for users.
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About Audius
Industries
Consumer Software
Crypto & Web3
Entertainment
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$14.9M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2018
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