Audius – A Music Revolution for Artists and Fans

Blockchain is transforming the world. Not just the financial part  but virtually anything else you can imagine. Social media, gaming, blogging, and so forth. Blockchain is connecting the dots and enabling super-fast transfers of money and tokenized digital assets. In this article, I would like to focus on the music aspect of blockchain. A rising name in the blockchain music scene is Audius.

Launched in 2018, this decentralized music streaming platform is shaking up the industry, and it’s built for creators like you, musicians, DJs, and content makers, who want freedom, control, and a fair rewards and recognition. Audius is changing the way we look at music. I am excited to go over this platform. I am a daily user and I always love digging deep into platforms that have the potential to change the world. So as I always say, sit back, grab a cup of tea (I prefer coffee) and lets dive deep into Audius.

The Birth of a New Sound

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Back in 2018, two very smart Stanford grads, Forrest Browning and Roneil Rumburg, decided the music world needed a some major changes. Forrest had already made a name for himself with a tech company called StacksWare, and Roneil was deep into blockchain and AI stuff. They saw how artists were getting squeezed, low pay, shady deals, and too many middlemen. So, they teamed up to create Audius, a platform where artists could upload their tracks, own their work, and skip the drama.

Why’d they do it you might ask? Simple, to hand the power back to creators. With Audius, you’re not just another name on a playlist where your power is only through your voice. If a company does not like what you have to say then they can take down and change pretty much whatever they want even the amount you earn. With Audius you’re the star, producer, and owner of your own show (as long as you follow the laws of the land of course). Audius is free to use, so you can allow anyone to listen to your music. You can also put a paywall up if you want for the songs you think are worth it. The sky is the limit with Audius. Keep reading to find out why I am a dedicated user and I believe Audius is changing the way we create and enjoy music.

How It Works – Music Meets Blockchain Magic

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Okay, let’s break this down. Audius isn’t your typical streaming app. It runs on a blockchain, a tech that’s like a secure digital notebook nobody can mess with. Think of it as a vault for your music, once you upload a song, it’s locked in with a timestamp, proving it’s yours forever.

At first, Audius used something called the POA Network (an open source public side-chain of Ethereum), but in 2020, it switched to Solana (SOL). Why? Because Solana’s fast, cheap, and can handle a ton of users without crashing. It can handle 65,000 TPS (transactions per second). Solana has a 99.4% uptime 2023-2024.

Your songs get stored and shared by a network of computers (called nodes) run by fans and techies, not some corporate server. This means no one can censor your work, and it’s always available. The only problem I found when looking into running one of these nodes is that you have to have at least 200,000 $AUDIO to participate. Right now (March/2025) that is worth around $16,000!! A little more then your average person would be able to get ahold of.


Using Audius is easy. You upload your beats for free, fans listen for free, and you can make money how you want, think exclusive tracks, custom fees, or even your own artist tokens. Plus their token called the $AUDIO token 🎵. It’s like a VIP pass, fans and creators use it to unlock special features, vote on platform decisions, or even support the network and earn rewards. It’s your music, your rules on Audius.


It is truly for the people and I think that is what Blockchain is all about. The more tokens you hold the better badge you will get. These badges allow you to get new features first as they get released.

Rewards on Audius

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When using Audius you can earn rewards just for being active. Here is a short list of the rewards you can claim. I think they are updated often and rewards change depending on multiple different factors. You will need to go to your sidebar menu if you are using a browser and click Rewards.


This is where you can find all of the rewards you can receive. You can earn the Audius token called $AUDIO. There are multiple ways to earn. Both for creators and users.


You can earn from listening, sharing, commenting, how many times you songs are played, referrals, and much more.


Audius is changing the way we earn from and enjoy music. I truly believe Audius is the future of music on a blockchain where users and creators get compensated for their precious time and content.

Growing the Vibe – Artists and Fans Unite

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Audius isn’t just talk, it’s got the numbers to back it up. By December 2021, it had nearly 6 million monthly listeners and over 100,000 artists dropping tracks. Big names like deadmau5, Katy Perry, and The Chainsmokers have jumped on board, either investing or uploading their tunes. That’s a huge shoutout to how legit this platform is. Today the monthly listeners is sitting around 7 to 8 million users! It is hard to calculate the actual amount because it is between monthly listeners on the platform and monthly API calls (API Calls represent the number of requests made to the Audius API. Each call signifies an interaction, such as data retrieval or an update, performed between users' applications and the Audius platform).

Audius is not just for the pros. Whether you’re a bedroom producer or a TikTok creator remixing beats, Audius is where its at. Speaking of TikTok, you can link your account and use Audius tracks in your videos, perfect for blowing up your content or getting others to use your content in their videos. There’s even a hookup with DeFi Land, a virtual world where your music can live in the metaverse. How wild is that? Blockchain is growing fast and it is creating a whole new digital world.

What’s Fresh in 2025 – The Latest Hits

Fast forward to March 2025, and Audius is still cranking out updates. They’re rolling out stablecoin payments (like USDC), so you can charge for premium tracks or VIP content and keep 90% of the cash, way more than most platforms give you. The rest goes to folks who help run the network, keeping it fair.

Audius is making waves because of its ease of use and no matter how big of a creator you are you can still participate in the rewards program and earn from your time and attention. The platform is constantly growing and evolving. Who knows where it could take your music.

Why Creators Should Care

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So, why should you, the artist or content creator, hop on Audius? First, it’s your platform. You don’t need a label to tell you what to do, you upload what you want, when you want, and keep most of the money. Second, it’s got a growing crowd, millions of fans ready to discover your sound. Third, it’s fun! You can run remix contests, drop exclusive tracks, or even create your own Music NFTs to hype your brand. There is also talk in the whitepaper about the potential for future community-driven governance features that could enable artists to create their own tokens to distribute to fans for exclusive content or experiences.

Compared to giants like Spotify or SoundCloud, Audius cuts the fees, skips the gatekeepers, and puts you in the driver’s seat. Sure, it’s still growing, and the app could use a few tweaks for speed, the iPhone and iPad app can use an upgrade, but the upside? You’re part of a movement that’s rewriting the rules. I have a feeling as time goes on Audius will be a leading name in digital music distribution.

Fun Facts

Token Power - There are over 1.3 billion $AUDIO tokens out there, and they’ve hit highs of $4.99 back in 2021. Even with ups and downs, they’re still fueling the platform.
No Limits - Unlimited uploads and high-quality 320kbps streaming—for free. Beat that!
Celeb Squad - From Nas to Steve Aoki, the cool kids are already on Audius. You could be next.

Final Thoughts

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Audius isn’t just a streaming site, it’s a whole new world built just for artists, listeners, and creators. Born from a mission to fix a broken industry, it’s grown into a playground where you can shine, connect, and cash in on your terms. Whether you’re mixing tracks in your basement or crafting the next viral TikTok sound, Audius hands you the mic and says, “Go for it.” There is so much more to Audius and it would take me forever to explain it all. I suggest checking it out. No harm in giving something new a try. I have a feeling you might just fall in love.
Audius - Music Reimagined

(This article was written by HattyHats and the help of AI) AI can help boost your content if you know how to use it correctly. If you just copy and paste you will not go anywhere. AI is a tool that also needs the human touch. I wrote about this in my last article called "AI, Your Creative Sidekick – How It Boosts Content Without the Copy-Paste Shame".

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