8.2 Revenue Streams
ARX generates diversified income from both the blockchain and service layers. This multi-channel structure ensures predictable, recurring revenues that decouple the network from external market volatility and eliminate the need for data-harvesting business models.
1. Pro Subscriptions
Premium features—including enhanced storage, multi-device sync, and message automation—are available via monthly or annual tiers.
Pricing: $9.99 / $19.99 / $29.99 USD (payable in ARX or stablecoins).
Margin: ~80% gross margin.
Distribution: 60% to DAO Treasury; 40% to Validator rewards and core development.
2. VPN, eSIM, and Cloud Storage
Utility-driven revenue based on bandwidth, data consumption, and storage volume.
VPN: $4.99–$9.99 per month.
eSIM: Regional data packs priced according to local market rates.
Cloud Storage: Competitive rates of $0.010–$0.020 per GB/month.
Personal (100 GB): $0.99–$1.99/mo
Professional (500 GB–2 TB): $5.99–$9.99/mo
Distribution: 40% to Node Operators, 30% to DAO Treasury, 20% to Relay/VPN Operators, and 10% to Buyback Reserves.
3. Merchant and Payment Fees
Business users utilizing ARX PayLinks or checkout APIs contribute to the network through small processing fees.
Transaction Fee: 0.3% – 0.5%.
Distribution: 50% to Validators, 30% to the DAO, 20% to Network Maintenance.
4. Transaction Micro-Fees
Minimal on-chain costs prevent spam and maintain validator uptime.
Fee: ~0.001–0.002 ARX per transaction.
Distribution: Split 50/50 between the Validator reward pool and the DAO Treasury.
DAO Treasury Yields
The DAO manages its holdings by participating in staking, providing liquidity, or forming strategic partnerships. These returns are used for token buybacks, ecosystem grants, and long-term price stabilization.
A Balanced Economic Mix By combining predictable subscription income with utility-driven service fees and cyclical DAO yields, ARX builds a financial foundation that remains robust regardless of broader crypto market cycles.
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