--- title: Audius description: Detailed information about Audius sidebar_position: 3 --- # Audius ## Overview Audius is a decentralized music streaming platform that allows artists to share their music directly with fans. It leverages blockchain technology to create a more transparent and fair music streaming solution. ## Key Features - **Currency:** AUDIO (Audius Token) - **Buying Currency:** Available on exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. - **Utility:** - Used for network transactions and incentivizing music streaming. - Staking rewards for network validators. - **Automation:** - Smart contracts automate music streaming and payment processing. - **Utility in the Project:** - Users can earn AUDIO by streaming and sharing music. - Validators can stake AUDIO to secure the network and earn rewards. - **API:** Yes, Audius provides an API for developers to integrate with their applications. - **User Perspective:** - Users can easily stream and share music and earn AUDIO tokens. ## How It Works 1. **Step 1:** Artists upload their music to the Audius platform. 2. **Step 2:** Fans stream the music and interact with the platform. 3. **Step 3:** Users earn AUDIO tokens based on their participation in the platform. ## Staking - **Staking Requirements:** Minimum of 10,000 AUDIO tokens to become a validator. - **Rewards:** Validators earn a percentage of transaction fees and block rewards. ## API Documentation For detailed API documentation, visit [Audius API Docs](https://docs.audius.org). ## Additional Resources - [Official Website](https://audius.org) - [Community Forum](https://community.audius.org) - [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/audius)