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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
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What believers are saying
- Kodak Black launched $YAK in November 2025, validating artist adoption beyond crypto insiders.
- March 13, 2026 Disclosure launched Friends & Family on Audius, strengthening major-artist credibility.
- May 21, 2026 Symmetry Festival DJ competition shows active community-building and discovery momentum.
What critics are saying
- July 2022 governance exploit stole 18.6 million AUDIO, proving smart-contract fragility.
- AUDIO traded near $0.0187 on May 28, 2026, signaling weak token demand.
- If Artist Coins fail to attract creators, Audius becomes another niche Web3 music app.
What makes Audius unique
- Audius launched Artist Coins in 2025, giving verified artists on-chain fan clubs.
- February 24, 2026 introduced Open Audio Protocol for programmable music and agent-first development.
- Audius remains community-governed, with $AUDIO pairing, on-chain ownership, and direct artist monetization.
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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
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 2%Sony music publishing celebrates rachel platten's RIAA... April 25, 2026 Radio Facts: Music Business Report, Strategy and History Audius partners with bitbird for Create Together Vol. 5, a music competition running Feb 4-Mar 3, 2025. Aspiring producers can submit original tracks for a...
Protohype x Charmae's "ready to Love" Remix contest sponsored by Futureproof Music School. Protohype, Charmae, and Futureproof Music School have teamed up with Audius to bring you an official remix contest for the new unreleased song, "Ready to Love!" The winner will be featured on the official release and get a bunch of prizes. Check out the details below. How to Enter: * Download the stems, flip it your way, and upload your remix to Audius on the original track page for "Ready to Love." * Create your remix in any genre, no copyrighted material is allowed. * Share to socials and don't forget to tag @protohype, @charmaemusic, @futureproofmusicschool, and @audius! 1st: Official Release + Native Instruments Music Production Suite + Orra EQ + $200 cash 2nd: Official Release + Izotope Ozone Advanced + Orra EQ + $50 cash 3rd: Official Release + Izotope Ozone Standard + Orra EQ + $50 cash Futureproof Music School - From the team that helped shape Icon's legacy and co-founded by Protohype; Futureproof is a cutting edge online music production school and community that offers a customized curriculum, an AI music production coach, monthly mentoring, and workshops for their members. Endorsed by: LSDream, Ghastly, Dr. Fresch and more.
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.
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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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