The Audionals Show
Exploring Music on Bitcoin
Welcome to the World of Audionals
Hosted by Jim.btc, a pioneer exploring the frontiers of on-chain music.
Audionals is a groundbreaking protocol enabling the creation, distribution, and management of music directly on the Bitcoin blockchain using Ordinal theory.
At its core is the Audional Sequencer, a fully on-chain digital audio workstation (DAW), empowering artists with true ownership and transparent attribution in a decentralized ecosystem.
Key Links:
- Official Site: audionals.com
- Jim.BTC Twitter: @jimdotbtc
- Audionals Twitter: @audionals
- Audionals Discord: Join the Community
- Bitcoin Live Twitter: @BitcoinLive1 (Platform for some shows)
Music Inscribed on Bitcoin
TRUTH
The groundbreaking first-ever recursive music collection on Bitcoin, created using the Audional Sequencer. A collaboration between melophonic and SQYZY.
Listen on Gamma.io →FREEDOM
The second recursive music Ordinal song from the genesis collection, following TRUTH. Launched as a FREE MINT and powered by Audionals.
Listen on Gamma.io →I LOVE CHEESE
Another unique music Ordinal collection by Jim.BTC available on the Gamma marketplace.
Listen on Gamma.io →Show Highlights & Popular Episodes
Audionals Unleashed: Music x Blockchain x Creator Rights - Bitcoin Unleashed
Jim Crane (Jim.BTC) presents Audionals at Bitcoin Unleashed. He discusses his background as a music producer and tour manager, highlighting the issues with music royalties. He details his journey into crypto, starting with importing the UK's first Bitcoin ATM in 2014, meeting Stacks core developer Mike Cohen, and co-founding 'This is #1', the first NFT marketplace on Stacks. The marketplace initially focused on music NFTs, collaborating with artists like Fatboy Slim, Orbital, and Cara Delevingne. Jim explains the shift to Bitcoin Ordinals, emphasizing their nature as single, on-chain entities combining content and ownership. He introduces Audionals as a project born from the desire to fix the music industry's broken system, leveraging Ordinals to create on-chain music tools and foster a decentralized music ecosystem.
Platform: YouTube (Stacks Channel) | ~33 mins | 212 views, 11 likes
Produce Music on Bitcoin with Audionals! Jim.BTC Interview - Ordinals Inscriptions
In this interview on Digital Assets Explained, Jim.BTC discusses Audionals, a free music sequencer available on-chain via Bitcoin Ordinals. He explains his motivation stemming from the complexities of music royalties and his history in the crypto space, including founding 'This is #1' on Stacks. Jim highlights how Ordinals enable fully on-chain, interactive music experiences. He demos the Audionals sequencer, showcasing its features like pattern creation, instrument selection (synths, drums), and the ability to inscribe the final musical piece directly onto Bitcoin as an Ordinal. The discussion touches on the potential for collaborative music creation and the future of decentralized music production.
Platform: YouTube (Digital Assets Explained Channel) | ~39 mins | 123 views, 7 likes
Leather Lounge Ep. 11: Making music on Bitcoin with Audionals and Jim.btc
Jim.btc joins the Leather Lounge podcast to discuss Audionals. He shares his extensive background in the music industry and his early involvement in Bitcoin, including bringing the first Bitcoin ATM to the UK. Jim explains the concept behind Audionals: creating music tools and experiences directly on the Bitcoin blockchain using Ordinals. He contrasts this with earlier NFT projects on Stacks ('This is #1'), emphasizing the unique properties of Ordinals. The conversation covers the technical aspects of inscribing music data, the potential for artists to control their work, and the broader vision for a decentralized music ecosystem built on Bitcoin.
Platform: YouTube (Leather Channel) | ~1.5 hours | 44 views, 1 like
Selected Episodes/Appearances
Leather Lounge Ep. 11: Making music on Bitcoin with Audionals and Jim.btc
Platform: YouTube (Leather Channel) | ~1.5 hours | 44 views, 1 like
YouTube LinkAudionals Unleashed: Music x Blockchain x Creator Rights - Bitcoin Unleashed
Platform: YouTube (Stacks Channel) | ~33 mins | 212 views, 11 likes
YouTube LinkProduce Music on Bitcoin with Audionals! Jim.BTC Interview - Ordinals Inscriptions
Platform: YouTube (Digital Assets Explained Channel) | ~39 mins | 123 views, 7 likes
YouTube LinkBitcoin Music Tools - BeatBlocks and Audionals
Platform: YouTube (Music Tech Info Channel) | Short | 75 views
YouTube Link (Mobile)TheAudionalsShow EP46 "The #Web3 #Music Revolution Unleashed!"
Platform: Bitcoin Live (#BitcoinliveDB) | Recording Status Unknown
Mentioned on Twitter (Access may be restricted)The Future of Music on Stacks (Bitcoin L2)
Before focusing fully on Bitcoin Ordinals with Audionals, Jim.BTC was instrumental in the Stacks ecosystem, Bitcoin's leading Layer 2. Explore the projects shaping music NFTs on Stacks.
This Is #1
Co-founded by Jim.BTC, this was the world's first curated Bitcoin NFT Marketplace, launched on Stacks in early 2021. It featured artists like Fatboy Slim, Orbital, and Cara Delevingne.
Visit This Is #1 →Parrot Radio
A Web3 native mobile music app designed for listening to audio and viewing audiovisual NFTs collected on the Stacks network.
Gated
A platform on Stacks related to music NFTs, potentially offering exclusive access to `.wav` files and song art for albums.
Visit Gated →Gamma.io
A major open marketplace for Bitcoin NFTs, supporting both Ordinals and assets on the Stacks layer. Gamma hosts Jim.BTC's creator profile and his Audionals tracks.
Proof of Transfer (PoX)
The consensus mechanism securing the Stacks blockchain. PoX anchors Stacks' security to Bitcoin's Proof of Work, allowing STX token holders to earn BTC rewards by participating in consensus ("Stacking"). This secures the entire Stacks ecosystem, including its music projects.
Learn about PoX →Dive Deeper into On-Chain Music (Bitcoin Ordinals)
The Bitcoin Ordinals ecosystem is vibrant with musical innovation. Explore other notable artists, projects, and platforms pushing the boundaries.
Projects & Artists
- BeatBlocks: Generative Music 100% on Bitcoin. Twitter | Genesis Launchpad
- Rare Scrilla: Prominent digital artist and music NFT collaborator. Twitter
- French Montana: First mainstream rapper to inscribe a full song ("Bag Curious") on Bitcoin using BRC-420 standard.
- Ghostface Killah: Wu-Tang legend released 10,000 free-mint, CC0 music Ordinals via Rare Scrilla collab.
- Elastos/YeloPlay/BeatFarm: Collaborated on a live music inscription event.
Platforms & Tools
- Magic Eden: Major marketplace supporting Ordinals. Visit
- Gamma.io: Creator-focused Ordinals marketplace (hosts Audionals tracks). Visit
- OrdinalsBot: Service for inscribing larger files. (Official link needed - research suggests partnerships)
- Unisat: Popular Ordinals wallet and marketplace. Visit
- Ordswap: Another marketplace for Ordinals. Visit
- Xverse: Widely used Bitcoin wallet supporting Ordinals. Visit