Revenue Model
zkAster’s sustainability is driven by a transparent, privacy-aligned revenue model. Unlike typical exchanges that monetize user data or charge excessive fees, zkAster’s model focuses on service utility, protocol value, and ecosystem growth.
1. Swap Fees
Fixed-rate swaps include a small service fee, optimized for low-cost networks.
Users who pay in ZKASTER receive discounted rates or fee rebates.
A portion of all fees is redirected to the Vault and relayer rewards pool.
2. Vault Subscriptions
Free tier: limited storage and basic tracking.
Premium tier: extended storage, permanent file pinning, zk-verification proofs — payable in ZKASTER or stablecoins.
3. Relayer & Pool Incentives
Relayers earn ZKASTER tokens for processing zk transactions.
Privacy pools and liquidity partners share a portion of generated fees, ensuring decentralization and uptime.
4. Treasury Growth
A portion of protocol revenue is directed to the zkAster Treasury, funding audits, zk research, and ecosystem grants.
Treasury transparency is achieved through on-chain tracking and future DAO oversight.
Token Flow Explanation
User → Exchange
Users perform swaps across supported chains. A small fixed fee is charged.
ZKASTER / USDT
Exchange → Relayers
A portion of the fee rewards relayers for processing zero-knowledge transactions and zkGas abstraction.
ZKASTER
User → Vault
Users pay in ZKASTER to store encrypted documents, proofs, and transaction records in their Vault.
ZKASTER
Exchange & Vault → Treasury
A percentage of all fees flows into the zkAster Treasury to fund audits, zk research, and ecosystem grants.
ZKASTER
Treasury → Relayers / Stakers
The Treasury redistributes ZKASTER to relayers, validators, and token stakers as network incentives.
ZKASTER
Treasury → Community
Treasury allocates ZKASTER for airdrops, partnerships, and liquidity expansion.
ZKASTER
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