It seems to be open source: https://github.com/AudiusProject/audius-client
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Mmm. Basically they’re a soundcloud/spotify platform based in a blockchain protocol in terms of monetization, that’s it. Only their client (Another React app) and protocol (ethereum) are open source (Apache License 2.0) the rest is the same: Another privative/centralized music platform with DRM.
At the moment the only real federated/decentralized music platform is Funkwhale. Or Jamendo which is centralized but all its content is under Libre/Free copyright licenses like Creative Commons.
Mmm. Basically they’re a soundcloud/spotify platform based in a blockchain protocol in terms of monetization, that’s it. Only their client (Another React app) and protocol (ethereum) are open source (Apache License 2.0) the rest is the same: Another privative/centralized music platform with DRM.
At the moment the only real federated/decentralized music platform is Funkwhale. Or Jamendo which is centralized but all its content is under Libre/Free copyright licenses like Creative Commons.
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4 trackers on the main page
proprietary
9 page privacy policy
yeah, surely this is a privacy respecting alternative
I hear a lot of talk about Odysee, but it has trackers on it’s page too. Whats your take on it?
trackers are bad (especially google ones). odysee doesn’t get a pass just for being floss
odysee/lbry’s privacy policy isn’t that much better but at least it’s clearer
odysee has many problems, ranging from technical inabilities to questionable moderation but privacy does seem to be pretty much figured out (they do collect unnecessary information but it all looks like anonymous useful analytics)
in conclusion, 2 trackers on the main page ain’t that bad
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Audius currently does not compensate artists at all, paying artists isn’t implemented yet. It also facilitates piracy by not verifying artists and allowing anyone to upload copyrighted content, if illegal content is posted there is supposed to be an arbitration system, but that also isn’t implemented yet. What is implemented is their VIP tier scheme where you can show off how much disposable income you have by buying Audio tokens. It’s clear where their priorities lie!
An unfinished product not ready for prime time is fine, but the problem I have with Audius is their product is not at all minimally viable, but they’re rolling it out anyway. Artists are not compensated, there is no accountability for posting copyrighted material, and they are trying to entice users to buy into their currently useless audio token.
Still not open source, it has an extremely lacking song library, not particularly better for user privacy, doesn’t pay artists, lacks artist verification, a lackluster at best rollout, etc.
I think it’s something to keep an eye on, but it’s nowhere near where it needs to be yet.
Tried audius. Looks alright. Price/token wise, it’s clearly over-hyped and over-priced.
That said, I love finding new web3 alternatives to those apps of yester-year…
Soundcloud - Audius
Google search - Presearch
Dropbox - IPFS/filecoin
Youtube - Lbry/Odysee or Dtube
… the list goes onlmao nextcloud is a dropbox alternative. IPFS/filecoin isn’t. How are these two similar? Like they aren’t similar at all
on the left = current web2 systems
on the right = future web3 disruptors
Nextcloud and dropbox are both web2 insofar as they can only run on someone’s server. IPFS has the potential to provide layer 2 solutions that completely decentralize file storage and empower users (data no longer belongs to whoever owns the server).
How does IPFS empower users over Nextcloud?
