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{{ExpertIntro|We are heading towards a zero-profit cooperative revenue model combining transaction commissions (1.5-10%), annual subscriptions, and institutional donations distributed via bonding curves. This hypothesis proposes that transparent, three-tier allocation (25% donors, 25% early supporters, 50% operations) with autonomous rate-setting creates structural cost discipline while preventing shareholder extraction—though distribution timing remains contingent on revenue growth trajectories.}} | |||
{{KidsIntro|This page explains where WikiDeal's money comes from and where it goes.}} | {{KidsIntro|This page explains where WikiDeal's money comes from and where it goes.}} | ||
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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 | 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 | 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 | ||
| | | 25% donors · 25% early supporters | ||
50% | 50% operating costs | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Profit margin | | Profit margin | ||
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| Donor-defined amount | | Donor-defined amount | ||
| Donor + Foundation | | Donor + Foundation | ||
| Bonding curve | | Bonding curve subscription tokens + beneficiary years | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Stream 1: Commissions === | === Stream 1: Commissions === | ||
Transaction Commissions are the most direct revenue stream | 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 | 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) | * '''Platform subscription:''' 10 CHF/year (all users), set by the Foundation | ||
* '''User Group subscription:''' ~1€/month or 10€/year | * '''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 | 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 === | ||
Each incoming franc is intended to be distributed following the '''25/25/50 rule''', automatically and pro rata across the Subscription Token holders of each pool: | |||
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| '''25%''' | | '''25%''' | ||
| Donors (Roundtable 1) | | Donors (Roundtable 1) | ||
| Pro rata to the | | Pro rata to the Subscription Tokens held by each donor | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''25%''' | | '''25%''' | ||
| Early supporters | | Early supporters | ||
| Pro rata to the | | Pro rata to the Subscription Tokens held by each early supporter | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''50%''' | | '''50%''' | ||
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|} | |} | ||
ℹ️ The distribution applies to each incoming franc. There is no guarantee of distribution timing | 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 subscription token ratio. | ||
=== Governing Principles === | === Governing Principles === | ||
* '''No fixed profit margin''' | * '''No fixed profit margin''': surplus return is "what remains after audited costs" | ||
* 📢 '''Full transparency''' | * 📢 '''Full transparency''': every Commission is publicly broken down by category | ||
* ⚖️ '''Natural competition''' | * ⚖️ '''Natural competition''': if rates were too high, users could fork (structural pressure) | ||
* 🏛️ '''Ynternet.org Foundation''' sets central rates only | * 🏛️ '''Ynternet.org Foundation''' sets central rates only; User Groups have autonomy on specific rates | ||
* 💡 '''At-cost design''' | * 💡 '''At-cost design''': WikiDeal charges only what it needs to operate | ||
* 🔄 '''Surplus return''' | * 🔄 '''Surplus return''': structural rule, not discretionary policy | ||
== See also == | |||
* [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Subscription Tokens]] | |||
* [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards-FAQ|Subscription Tokens FAQ]] | |||
* [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Subscriptions|Subscription Model]] | |||
* [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Need-Driven-Funding|Need-Driven Funding]] | |||
* [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve|Bonding Curve]] | |||
* [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Payment-Methods|Payment Methods]] | |||
* [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Financing-Development|Financing Development]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Funding]] | ||