# Revenue Model The **Aegis Protocol** revenue model is designed to be **scalable, diversified, and creator-friendly**, combining **SaaS subscriptions**, **AI usage billing**, **Web3 tokenized revenue**, and **premium monetization features**. Aegis earns from **three main pillars**: 1. **Platform Subscriptions & Usage-Based Fees** 2. **Marketplace & Tokenization Revenue** 3. **Enterprise Solutions & Premium Services** *** ### **1. Platform Subscriptions & Usage-Based Fees** #### **A. Free Plan** * Access to the **Aegis Builder**. * Limited AI code generation. * **Cannot deploy prebuilt bots/agents**. * Limited storage and execution credits. * No premium marketplace features. **Price:** Free forever *** #### **B. Premium Plan** *(Main Revenue Stream)* * **Full access** to the **Aegis Builder** with unlimited AI generations. * **Prebuilt Bots & Agents Library** → deploy instantly. * **Priority runner execution** for faster deployments. * Access to premium-only templates and upcoming advanced integrations. * Discounts on **tokenization, marketplace, and featuring fees**. **Price:** Monthly / Annual Subscription *(Flexible tiers)* *** #### **C. Enterprise Plan** *(High-Value Contracts)* Tailored for **businesses, DAOs, DeFi platforms, GameFi projects**, and enterprises: * Unlimited access to all builder features. * Private bot deployments with **custom infrastructure**. * SLA-based **uptime guarantees** and dedicated support. * Team collaboration & multi-user permissions. * API integrations and third-party enterprise services. **Price:** Custom enterprise pricing (contract-based) *** #### **D. 24/7 Bot & Agent Hosting Fees** * Always-on bot execution environment. * Pay-per-bot or subscription-based pricing. * Includes **uptime monitoring**, **error recovery**, and **auto-restart**. **Price:** * Free plan: Not available * Premium users: Included for 1 bot * Enterprise: Unlimited bots included * Additional bots: **Pay-per-agent hosting fee** *** ### **2. Marketplace & Tokenization Revenue** #### **A. Tokenization Platform Fees** * Creators can **launch a token** for their bots/agents with one click. * Includes on-chain deployment, listing, and marketplace integration. **Fees:** * One-time tokenization fee per bot. * **Optional premium package** for verified token launches with branding, AEP Social boosts, and highlighted placement. *** #### **B. AEP Marketplace Fees** *(Bot/Agent Ownership Sales)* For selling **full ownership** of bots and agents: * Aegis charges a **platform commission** for each successful sale. * Creators set their own price; the buyer gains **complete ownership** of the bot, code, and credentials. **Fees:** * Free plan: **10% commission per sale** * Premium users: **5% commission per sale** * Enterprise: Custom negotiated fees for bulk transfers *** #### **C. Tokenized Bot Marketplace Fees** For bots with launched tokens: * **5% royalty** → Paid directly to the creator. * **2% platform fee** → Retained by Aegis Protocol. This creates an **ongoing passive income stream** for creators. *** #### **D. Featured Listings & Promotions** Creators can **promote their bots/agents** for more visibility across: * **AEP Social trending feeds** * **Marketplace featured sections** * **Recommendation engines** **Fees:** * Featured Listing (7 days): Fixed premium fee. * Premium users get **discounted featuring rates**. *** ### **3. Premium AI Features & Add-ons** #### **A. Prebuilt Bots & Agents Library** * **Free users:** Can browse but **cannot deploy**. * **Premium users:** Unlimited deployment of prebuilt bots. * **Enterprise:** Full library access + exclusive premium agents. *** #### **B. AI Model Usage Credits** * **Free tier:** Limited basic GPT usage. * **Premium tier:** Higher free AI credits per month. * **Enterprise:** Unlimited model usage included. * Additional credits available on pay-per-use basis for: * Advanced GPT-4.5 / Claude / Gemini models. * Vision, voice, image, and multi-modal models. * Specialized agents for RWA, GameFi, and DeFi automation. *** #### **C. 24/7 Always-On Agents** * Run bots continuously without manual restarts. * Uptime SLA guaranteed for premium and enterprise users. * Free users cannot enable always-on execution. *** ### **4. Enterprise Solutions & Services** For large-scale businesses and enterprise partners: * **Custom Bot Development** → Bespoke bots for complex use cases. * **Dedicated Infrastructure** → Private cloud deployment and scaling. * **API Integrations** → Custom connectors for enterprise systems. * **Analytics Dashboards** → Usage insights and user tracking for business workflows. * **Enterprise Marketplace Access** → Private bot exchanges for corporate clients. **Pricing:** Fully contract-based with revenue-sharing opportunities. *** ### **5. Diversified Revenue Ecosystem** | **Revenue Stream** | **Source** | **Pricing Model** | **Status** | | ------------------------ | ----------------------------- | --------------------- | -------------- | | **Free Plan** | Basic builder access | $0 | ✅ Active | | **Premium Subscription** | Builder + prebuilt agents | Monthly / Annual SaaS | ✅ Active | | **Enterprise Plan** | Full infrastructure + SLA | Custom contracts | ✅ Active | | **24/7 Bot Hosting** | Always-on agent execution | Per-bot fee | 🔄 Coming Soon | | **Tokenization Fees** | One-click token launches | One-time fee | 🔄 Coming Soon | | **Marketplace Fees** | Full bot ownership sales | 5%-10% commission | 🔄 Coming Soon | | **Trading Fees** | Tokenized bot markets | 2% platform fee | 🔄 Coming Soon | | **Creator Royalties** | Token resales | 5% to creators | 🔄 Coming Soon | | **Featured Listings** | AEP Social & Marketplace | Per listing | 🔄 Coming Soon | | **Premium AI Credits** | Advanced LLM + multi-modal AI | Pay-per-use pricing | ✅ Active | | **Enterprise Solutions** | Custom deployments | Contract-based | ✅ Active | *** ### **6. Why This Model Works** * **Balanced:** Combines **SaaS recurring revenue** + **Web3 transactions**. * **Scalable:** More bots = more revenue = bigger ecosystem growth. * **Creator-Friendly:** 5% royalties + lower premium fees = incentive to build more. * **Multi-Layered:** Monetization across Builder, Runner, Marketplace, AEP Social, and Enterprise. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://aegis-protocol-1.gitbook.io/aegis-protocol/revenue-model.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. 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