9. Business Model & Revenue

5. Business Model and Revenue Streams

Income Layer generates revenue through multiple sustainable channels, ensuring the platform's financial viability and growth.

5.1 Transaction Taxes

A 10% tax is applied to every $INCOME token transaction. These taxes are distributed across various functions within the ecosystem:

• Liquidity Pools: A portion of the tax goes into the system’s liquidity pools to maintain market stability and ensure sufficient liquidity for trading.

• UBI Distributions: A percentage of the tax is allocated to UBI payouts, ensuring that the system can continuously support participants without overextending the treasury.

• Treasury Reserves: Another portion is directed to the treasury to maintain long-term sustainability and fund operational expenses.

5.2 Node Fees

Node operators are required to pay fees to activate and maintain their INCOME Nodes. These fees serve multiple purposes:

• Treasury Contributions: The collected fees are deposited into the treasury to fund future development and cover operational costs.

• Incentives for Participation: Fees help regulate participation by ensuring that only serious and committed users operate nodes, further stabilizing the ecosystem.

5.3 Liquidity Staking

Liquidity staking allows participants to earn rewards by staking their tokens in liquidity pools. This ensures a steady flow of liquidity into the system, which helps maintain market stability and ensures that participants can access UBI payouts and other rewards without issue.