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Why this coin exists, what holding it means and doesn&apos;t, and how the money side actually works.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Audius vs. Bandcamp Fees: A Comparison for Artists</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-vs-bandcamp-fees/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-vs-bandcamp-fees/</guid><description>How Audius and Bandcamp fees actually compare for artists: Audius streams free and takes 10% only on direct sales; Bandcamp takes 15% on digital (10% after $5k) plus processing. An unconventional comparison.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Audius Artist Pools Explained (with a Diagram and Some Doubts)</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-artist-pools/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-artist-pools/</guid><description>A grumpy magnet and a vibrant hummingbird debate fan-funded bounty pools on Audius — how they&apos;d work, the DeFi implications, and where they&apos;d break.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Farcaster Frames Boost Audius Earnings (A Concerned Cactus Explains)</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/farcaster-frames-audius-earnings/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/farcaster-frames-audius-earnings/</guid><description>Audius&apos;s native Farcaster Frame support turns shared tracks into interactive listening experiences — direct sales, bonus $AUDIO, and a way to grow your fanbase.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Audius Tokenization Explained (by Times Square Mascots)</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-tokenization/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-tokenization/</guid><description>$AUDIO tokens are the currency of Audius — earned by artists, used to govern, and traded by fans. Times Square mascots demystify how the tokenization works.</description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Audius API Tutorial: A Tye-Dye Mountain Goat&apos;s Tale (Python + JS Examples)</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-api-tutorial/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-api-tutorial/</guid><description>A tour of the Audius API for developers — streaming, metadata, governance, and the integration patterns that bring decentralized music to other platforms.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Is Audius? Two Uncomfortable Chairs Explain the Decentralized Music Platform</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/what-is-audius/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/what-is-audius/</guid><description>A skeptic chair and an advocate chair debate Audius — decentralization, artist empowerment, revenue models, and where the platform helps or hurts indie musicians.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Who Is Audius For? Indie Musicians, Crypto Fans, or No One (Cheesecake/Chalk/Chameleons)</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/who-is-audius-for/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/who-is-audius-for/</guid><description>Cheesecake, chalk, and chameleons map Audius&apos;s three user types — mainstream listeners, independent artists, and the eclectic discovery crowd.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Audius Whitepaper Explained by Garden Gnomes</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-whitepaper-garden-gnomes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-whitepaper-garden-gnomes/</guid><description>Garden gnomes decode the Audius whitepaper — decentralization, the AudSP storage protocol, node operators, blockchain ledger, and why this matters for music.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Ceiling Fan on Audius: An Honest Take on Decentralized Music</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-ceiling-fan-thoughts/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-ceiling-fan-thoughts/</guid><description>A ceiling fan&apos;s perspective on Audius — decentralization, sound quality, blockchain, and how the platform compares to traditional music streaming.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Audius vs Spotify (and a Can of Tuna): What&apos;s Different?</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-vs-spotify-can-of-tuna/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-vs-spotify-can-of-tuna/</guid><description>An unconventional comparison of Audius and a can of tuna — accessibility, variety, sustainability, and what blockchain music distribution has in common with pantry staples.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Audius Pros and Cons: A Left Sock and a Fork Debate</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-insights-sock-fork/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/audius-insights-sock-fork/</guid><description>A left sock and a fork weigh the pros and cons of Audius — decentralization, artist empowerment, blockchain, and how it stacks up against traditional streaming services.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Does Audius Work? A Piece of Wood Explains It to a Sheet of Foil</title><link>https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/what-is-audius-wood-foil/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lookoutlo.ren/posts/what-is-audius-wood-foil/</guid><description>A piece of wood explains how Audius works to a sheet of foil — blockchain foundations, diverse music, sound waves, and sustainability in the streaming industry.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>