Revenue Sharing
Overview
QuStream's Service Fee Allocation model ensures that network participants are fairly compensated while maintaining a sustainable economy. A portion of all encryption and blockchain transaction fees is distributed back to node operators and reinvested into the ecosystem.
This guide covers:
🔹 Revenue Allocation Breakdown
🔹 How Revenue is Distributed to Nodes
🔹 Example Revenue Distribution Scenarios
Revenue Allocation Breakdown
60% of all revenue generated from encryption services and blockchain transaction fees is distributed back to node operators. The remaining portion is used for buybacks, foundation reserves, and operational expenses.
| Category | Percentage | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Validator Node Rewards | 15% | Distributed to active validator nodes |
| Encryption Node Rewards | 45% | Distributed equally among encryption nodes |
| Buyback & Reserve Fund | 10% | Buyback of QST tokens & held in foundation reserve |
| QuStream Operations | 30% | Supports ongoing development, security, and marketing |
Updated Buyback Policy:
- 10% of revenue is used for QST buybacks and reserve fund replenishment.
- The buyback mechanism reduces circulating supply over time while ensuring financial stability.
Learn More → QST Tokenomics & Supply Model
How Revenue is Distributed to Nodes
Revenue from encryption services and blockchain transactions is collected and distributed every 3 days.
🔹 Validator Nodes (15%) – Rewards are distributed proportionally based on active participation in block validation.
🔹 Encryption Nodes (45%) – Rewards are evenly distributed across all active encryption nodes.
🔹 Node operators receive payouts in QST, converted from service fees collected in fiat and other cryptocurrencies.
Learn More → Validator & Encryption Node Rewards
Example Revenue Distribution Scenarios
Below are estimated earnings for Validator and Encryption Nodes based on different revenue levels.
| Annual Revenue | Validator Node Earnings (15%) | Per Validator (100 nodes) | Encryption Node Earnings (45%) | Per Encryption Node (400 nodes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €1M | €150,000 | €1,500/year | €450,000 | €1,125/year |
| €10M | €1,500,000 | €15,000/year | €4,500,000 | €11,250/year |
| €50M | €7,500,000 | €75,000/year | €22,500,000 | €56,250/year |
Note: Earnings scale with network adoption and service demand.
Learn More → How to Run a Node
Why This Model Works
✔ Sustainable – Node operators are incentivized to keep the network secure and efficient.
✔ Scalable – As more users adopt QuStream services, revenue distribution increases.
✔ Balanced – Validators & Encryption Nodes both receive fair rewards.
✔ Deflationary Mechanism – Buybacks reduce circulating QST supply over time.
Conclusion
QuStream's Service Fee Allocation model aligns incentives between the network, node operators, and ecosystem growth. By rewarding Validators and Encryption Nodes while maintaining buybacks and reserves, the system ensures long-term sustainability.
Next Steps
- Learn How to Stake & Earn QST
- Explore QST Tokenomics
- Check How to Run a Node