Revenue Sharing
Overview
QuStream's revenue-sharing 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 revenue-sharing 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