Question 1

How does Audius work?

Accepted Answer

Audius is a decentralized social‑music platform that puts artists and fans directly in charge of distribution and interactions.  It streams music from a global network of content nodes using IPFS‑style storage so files are distributed, not centralized.  Creators upload tracks, manage profiles, and monetize via AUDIO‑based rewards while listeners stream, follow, and share playlists.

Question 2

Is Audius a secure platform?

Accepted Answer

Audius runs on multiple blockchains and uses smart contracts plus encrypted node‑based infrastructure to protect data and payments.  Its protocol layers (Ethereum for governance and Solana for monetization) are independently secured and monitored by node operators.  This makes it a reasonably secure, censorship‑resistant space for musicians and fans in the Web3 ecosystem.

Question 3

How to use Audius?

Accepted Answer

First, sign up as an artist or listener, connect your wallet, and set up a profile with tracks, playlists, and cover art. ​ Then upload music, publish releases, and interact with comments, follows, and social‑media cross‑posting tools.  Finally, enable monetization features, participate in governance with AUDIO, and grow your fanbase using gated drops and community‑driven campaigns.

Question 4

What services does Audius offer?

Accepted Answer

Audius offers decentralized music streaming, artist‑owned profiles, playlists, and community‑driven discovery for musicians and fans.  Artists can monetize streams, run premium tracks, NFT‑linked drops, and direct fan engagement such as messaging and data‑backed analytics.  Fans can stream free music, support creators with AUDIO, join DAO‑style governance, and participate in contests and remix‑based features.