We know why you’re here: you’ve probably seen the endless stream of novelty tokens and coins tied to prominent public figures that all seem to come and go at lightspeed. For many, that’s the full picture of what digital assets look like; something loud, short-lived, and designed for speculation rather than substance.
We’re here to tell you that Artist Coins are different. They weren’t built for hype or quick profits. They’re designed as tools for connection, giving fans a meaningful way to support the artists they love in a fan club, while giving artists new ways to engage with their communities.
Fan clubs have always been at the heart of how dedicated listeners get closer to the music they love. At their core, Artist Coins are the reimagination of the timeless fan club, giving it new life in a digital world through the latest technologies.
Artist Coins become a key that unlocks an artist’s inner circle including Artist Coin-gated tracks and message blasts directly from the artist.
This is the opposite of a hype token that exists only for speculation. Artist Coins are designed with built-in functionality, giving them real purpose from day one. Owning an Artist Coin means you’re in their fan club!
Audius provides the infrastructure. Instead of figuring out complex wallets or dealing with obscure marketplaces, fans can access coins directly through the same place they already listen, share, and engage with music.
Lastly, Audius has put in place safeguards including a bonding curve and 5-year unlock period of an artist’s allocated Artist Coin supply. Artist Coins launch through a process known as a bonding curve - a common distribution mechanism for crypto coins that ensures a fair launch for everybody, prevents pre-allocation to insiders, and simultaneously raises liquidity to support more trading. The artist (creator) of an Artist Coin owns 50% of the supply upfront. To support a structured release, these coins are unlocked daily over a 5-year period. Artists can claim their unlocked coins every day, or let them accumulate and claim on their own schedule.
Artist Coins are tied to real music communities. When an artist launches an Artist Coin through Audius, fans know it’s connected to their verified profile, their actual music, and real creative output. Artist Coins matter because they’re also a new revenue stream for artists. Artists will earn 50% of trading fees. For fans, it’s a new way to move from passive listener to active fan.
Artist Coins aren’t about speculation. They’re about reimagining what a fan club can look like in the digital era into one that’s more interactive.
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