Fountain is a podcast app with integrated lightning tipping to help support podcasters. Fountain has a library of over 4 million podcasts.
- Key differences from Spotify/Apple Podcasts: Direct creator monetization, transcripts, enhanced chapters, community comments, and “value for value” model
- Appeals to Bitcoin enthusiasts and those who want more control over supporting creators without ads or subscriptions
- Built for Podcasting 2.0 – the open-source movement to enhance RSS feeds with modern features
What Makes Fountain Different
Direct Creator Support
Unlike Spotify or Apple Podcasts where creators rely on ads or platform cuts, Fountain lets you tip podcasters instantly using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. You can “boost” episodes with messages or stream tiny payments per minute while listening. This “value for value” model means creators get 100% of what listeners intend to give them.
Social Features That Actually Work
The app includes a social feed where you can follow friends, see what they’re listening to, and discover new shows through community activity. You can create and share audio clips from episodes, which can earn you sats when others like them.
Enhanced Listening Experience
Fountain supports Podcasting 2.0 features searchable transcripts, interactive chapters with custom artwork, live podcast streaming, and cross-app comments.
