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Furizon C3 follow-up (Theo audios 2026-07-16): distribution summary aligned on 25/25/50 pro rata across Reward holders (was 50/50 common fund/credit holders), fix dangling links, em-dash cleanup

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	== Revenue Structure ==		== Revenue Structure ==
	WikiDeal's revenue model is structured around '''three distinct income streams''', each with clear governance, transparent allocation, and mechanisms to prevent profit extraction. No stream is designed to generate returns for shareholders — all revenues either cover costs or are redistributed to the community.		WikiDeal's revenue model is structured around '''three distinct income streams''', each with clear governance, transparent allocation, and mechanisms to prevent profit extraction. No stream is designed to generate returns for shareholders: all revenues either cover costs or are redistributed to the community.

	Zero profit design: all revenues cover costs or return to community — no shareholder extraction, no growth fund skimming		Zero profit design: all revenues cover costs or return to community: no shareholder extraction, no growth fund skimming

	Revenue Streams		Revenue Streams
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	\| Distribution		\| Distribution
	\| 50% ~~common fund~~		\| 25% donors · 25% early supporters
	50% ~~credit holders~~		50% operating costs
	\|-		\|-
	\| Profit margin		\| Profit margin
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	=== Stream 1: Commissions ===		=== Stream 1: Commissions ===
	Transaction Commissions are the most direct revenue stream — charged on every WikiDeal-powered Transaction. The structure is strictly two-tier:		Transaction Commissions are the most direct revenue stream, charged on every WikiDeal-powered Transaction. The structure is strictly two-tier:

	* '''Central Services Commission (1.5%):''' set by Ynternet.org Foundation, covers platform costs		* '''Central Services Commission (1.5%):''' set by Ynternet.org Foundation, covers platform costs
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	* '''Cap rule:''' e.g. 1% max 50 CHF for Transactions >5,000 CHF		* '''Cap rule:''' e.g. 1% max 50 CHF for Transactions >5,000 CHF

	See for full breakdown.		See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Commissions\|Commissions]] for the full breakdown.

	=== Stream 2: Subscriptions ===		=== Stream 2: Subscriptions ===
	Platform subscriptions are the stable, recurring revenue base that funds ongoing operations and development. Two levels:		Platform subscriptions are the stable, recurring revenue base that funds ongoing operations and development. Two levels:

	* '''Platform subscription:''' 10 CHF/year (all users) — set by Foundation		* '''Platform subscription:''' 10 CHF/year (all users), set by the Foundation
	* '''User Group subscription:''' ~1€/month or 10€/year — set by each User Group independently		* '''User Group subscription:''' ~1€/month or 10€/year, set by each User Group independently

	See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Subscriptions\|Subscription Model]] and [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Monthly-Subscriptions\|Monthly Subscriptions]] for details.		See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Subscriptions\|Subscription Model]] and [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Monthly-Subscriptions\|Monthly Subscriptions]] for details.

	=== Stream 3: Targeted Donations ===		=== Stream 3: Targeted Donations ===
	Institutional donors (foundations, governments, NGOs) can fund WikiDeal through targeted Donations that generate subscription years for specific beneficiary groups. This stream is ~~governed by the model and~~ processed through the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve\|Bonding Curve]] mechanism.		Institutional donors (foundations, governments, NGOs) can fund WikiDeal through targeted Donations that generate subscription years for specific beneficiary groups. This stream is processed through the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve\|Bonding Curve]] mechanism.

	=== Revenue Distribution ===		=== Revenue Distribution ===
	~~Once operating costs are covered, surplus revenue~~ is distributed ~~using~~ the '''50/50 ~~split~~''' ~~defined in~~ the ~~Bonding Curve model~~:		Each incoming franc is intended to be distributed following the '''25/25/50 rule''', automatically and pro rata across the Reward holders of each pool:

	{\| class="wikitable comparison-table"		{\| class="wikitable comparison-table"
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	\|}		\|}

	ℹ️ The distribution applies to each incoming franc. There is no guarantee of distribution timing — it depends on revenue growth. Early supporters accept this risk in exchange for the ×100 → ×30 bonding curve reward ratio.		ℹ️ The distribution applies to each incoming franc. There is no guarantee of distribution timing: it depends on revenue growth. Early supporters accept this risk in exchange for the ×100 → ×30 bonding curve reward ratio.

	=== Governing Principles ===		=== Governing Principles ===
	* '''No fixed profit margin''' — surplus return is "what remains after audited costs"		* '''No fixed profit margin''': surplus return is "what remains after audited costs"
	* 📢 '''Full transparency''' — every Commission is publicly broken down by category		* 📢 '''Full transparency''': every Commission is publicly broken down by category
	* ⚖️ '''Natural competition''' — if rates too high, users ~~can~~ fork (structural pressure)		* ⚖️ '''Natural competition''': if rates were too high, users could fork (structural pressure)
	* 🏛️ '''Ynternet.org Foundation''' sets central rates only — User Groups have autonomy on specific rates		* 🏛️ '''Ynternet.org Foundation''' sets central rates only; User Groups have autonomy on specific rates
	* 💡 '''At-cost design''' — WikiDeal charges only what it needs to operate		* 💡 '''At-cost design''': WikiDeal charges only what it needs to operate
	* 🔄 '''Surplus return''' — structural rule, not discretionary policy		* 🔄 '''Surplus return''': structural rule, not discretionary policy

	'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Payment-Methods\|Payment Methods]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Subscriptions\|Subscription Model]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve\|Bonding Curve]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Financing-Development\|Financing Development]]		'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Payment-Methods\|Payment Methods]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Subscriptions\|Subscription Model]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve\|Bonding Curve]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Financing-Development\|Financing Development]]

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AI-Admin-Assistant: Furizon C1/C3/C4 per Theo (audios 2026-07-16 23:04): 100M Rewards (no billion face value), 25/25/50 pro rata per franc, pricing reconciliation, English cleanup

2026-07-16T23:14:31Z

Furizon C1/C3/C4 per Theo (audios 2026-07-16 23:04): 100M Rewards (no billion face value), 25/25/50 pro rata per franc, pricing reconciliation, English cleanup

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	! Mechanism		! Mechanism
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''50%'''		\| '''25%'''
	\| ~~Common Fund~~		\| Donors (Roundtable 1)
	\| ~~Proportional~~ to ~~années~~ held by early ~~funders~~		\| Pro rata to the Rewards held by each donor
			\|-
			\| '''25%'''
			\| Early supporters
			\| Pro rata to the Rewards held by each early supporter
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''50%'''		\| '''50%'''
	\| ~~Credit Holders~~		\| WikiDeal operating costs
	\| ~~Sequential distribution (crédit #1 first, then all, then crédit #2, etc.)~~		\| Current operating costs of the platform
	\|}		\|}

	ℹ️ ~~Distribution happens only after operating costs are fully covered~~. There is no guarantee of distribution timing — it depends on revenue growth. Early supporters accept this risk in exchange for the ×100 → ×30 bonding curve reward ratio.		ℹ️ The distribution applies to each incoming franc. There is no guarantee of distribution timing — it depends on revenue growth. Early supporters accept this risk in exchange for the ×100 → ×30 bonding curve reward ratio.

	=== Governing Principles ===		=== Governing Principles ===

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	== Revenue Structure ==		== Revenue Structure ==

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== Revenue Structure ==
WikiDeal's revenue model is structured around '''three distinct income streams''', each with clear governance, transparent allocation, and mechanisms to prevent profit extraction. No stream is designed to generate returns for shareholders — all revenues either cover costs or are redistributed to the community.

Zero profit design: all revenues cover costs or return to community — no shareholder extraction, no growth fund skimming

Revenue Streams

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Stream 1
| '''Commissions'''
1.5% central + ≤5% UG
|-
| Stream 2
| '''Subscriptions'''
10 CHF/year platform
|-
| Stream 3
| '''Targeted Donations'''
Via bonding curve
|-
| Distribution
| 50% common fund
50% credit holders
|-
| Profit margin
| '''Zero by design'''
|}

=== Three Revenue Streams ===
{| class="wikitable comparison-table"
|-
! Stream
! Source
! Rate
! Set by
! Goes to
|-
| '''1. Commissions'''
| Every Transaction
| 1.5% (central) + ≤5% (UG), max 10%
| Foundation / User Group
| Operations + surplus return
|-
| '''2. Subscriptions'''
| Annual/monthly users
| 10 CHF/year (or 12 CHF if monthly)
| Foundation
| Platform development + distribution
|-
| '''3. Targeted Donations'''
| Foundations, institutions
| Donor-defined amount
| Donor + Foundation
| Bonding curve rewards + beneficiary years
|}

=== Stream 1: Commissions ===
Transaction Commissions are the most direct revenue stream — charged on every WikiDeal-powered Transaction. The structure is strictly two-tier:

* '''Central Services Commission (1.5%):''' set by Ynternet.org Foundation, covers platform costs
* '''Specific Services Commission (≤5%):''' set by User Group, covers service-specific costs
* '''Combined ceiling: 10%''' on service-time Transactions
* '''Cap rule:''' e.g. 1% max 50 CHF for Transactions >5,000 CHF

See for full breakdown.

=== Stream 2: Subscriptions ===
Platform subscriptions are the stable, recurring revenue base that funds ongoing operations and development. Two levels:

* '''Platform subscription:''' 10 CHF/year (all users) — set by Foundation
* '''User Group subscription:''' ~1€/month or 10€/year — set by each User Group independently

See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Subscriptions|Subscription Model]] and [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Monthly-Subscriptions|Monthly Subscriptions]] for details.

=== Stream 3: Targeted Donations ===
Institutional donors (foundations, governments, NGOs) can fund WikiDeal through targeted Donations that generate subscription years for specific beneficiary groups. This stream is governed by the model and processed through the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve|Bonding Curve]] mechanism.

=== Revenue Distribution ===
Once operating costs are covered, surplus revenue is distributed using the '''50/50 split''' defined in the Bonding Curve model:

{| class="wikitable comparison-table"
|-
! Share
! Destination
! Mechanism
|-
| '''50%'''
| Common Fund
| Proportional to années held by early funders
|-
| '''50%'''
| Credit Holders
| Sequential distribution (crédit #1 first, then all, then crédit #2, etc.)
|}

ℹ️ Distribution happens only after operating costs are fully covered. There is no guarantee of distribution timing — it depends on revenue growth. Early supporters accept this risk in exchange for the ×100 → ×30 bonding curve reward ratio.

=== Governing Principles ===
* '''No fixed profit margin''' — surplus return is "what remains after audited costs"
* 📢 '''Full transparency''' — every Commission is publicly broken down by category
* ⚖️ '''Natural competition''' — if rates too high, users can fork (structural pressure)
* 🏛️ '''Ynternet.org Foundation''' sets central rates only — User Groups have autonomy on specific rates
* 💡 '''At-cost design''' — WikiDeal charges only what it needs to operate
* 🔄 '''Surplus return''' — structural rule, not discretionary policy

'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Payment-Methods|Payment Methods]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Subscriptions|Subscription Model]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve|Bonding Curve]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Financing-Development|Financing Development]]

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