The Open Audio Protocol is the Global Music Database: the largest open, programmable music catalog in existence. Powering Audius and those who reject the streaming status quo.
The Open Audio Protocol experienced a consensus halt at ~2:00 AM PT on March 24, 2026, after the validator set dropped below the 2/3 supermajority required by CometBFT — the first of its kind in the history of the protocol.
This week, Audius and Friends & Family launched Crate, a modern A&R platform designed to help record labels move faster, review demos efficiently, and sign their next breakout records.
Build any music experience you want on the Open Audio Protocol. It is the largest open and programmable music catalog in existence and is built for this moment: powering vibecoded applications.
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