Audius (AUDIO) is a cryptocurrency powering a decentralized music streaming protocol, aiming to revolutionize the music industry by giving artists control over their music, direct distribution to fans, and fair compensation. The AUDIO token fuels this ecosystem, enabling artists to sell music while retaining control and fostering direct fan relationships. Key components include a token economy, decentralized storage, encryption, discovery, and governance, collectively forming an innovative music-sharing ecosystem. Audius enhances music sharing, discovery, and compensation, empowering artists in a decentralized, community-driven manner.