Audius (AUDIO)

Tokenomics & Utility

What AUDIO does

AUDIO launched with one billion tokens. Its original allocation set aside about 5.5% for an early-user distribution, 17.8% for the foundation treasury, 40.6% for the team and advisers, and 36% for investors; these rounded figures describe the launch plan. The protocol also issues tokens over time for network incentives. Governance can change how those incentives are allocated. (blog.audius.co)

Staking is a main use of AUDIO. Node operators put up tokens to provide services and receive network rewards. Holders can also delegate tokens to an operator, adding to that operator’s stake without running a node themselves. Staked tokens carry voting weight in protocol governance, where proposals can change network settings and other shared rules. (docs.audius.co)

AUDIO has uses inside the music app as well. Holding it can unlock VIP tiers with features such as badges and app themes. Audius has distributed AUDIO through participation programs, including rewards linked to artist activity. These programs are separate from an artist’s direct sales: a stream, a community reward, and a fan purchase are different kinds of activity. (help.audius.co)

Fans can buy music on Audius using supported payment methods, while artists can set prices for selected content. Audius describes its in-app cash balance as USDC on Solana. For music sales, the network takes a 10% fee and makes the remaining 90% available to the artist. Audius also describes an AUDIO matching incentive for eligible sales. Thus, AUDIO supports incentives around music commerce even when a purchase itself uses another payment method. (help.audius.co)