Earn Revenue Guide¶

This guide covers monetization strategies for AI builders on WasiAI, from pricing to revenue optimization.

Revenue Streams¶

WasiAI offers three ways to earn:

Pricing Strategy¶

Per-Inference Pricing¶

Set based on: - Model complexity: More complex = higher price - Compute cost: Your actual costs - Market rates: Competitor pricing - Value delivered: User benefit

Guidelines:

License Pricing¶

Perpetual License Formula:

Price = Per-Inference × Expected Monthly Calls × 12-24 months

Example: - Per-inference: $0.01 - Expected calls: 500/month - Multiplier: 12 months - Perpetual price: $60

Subscription Formula:

Price = Per-Inference × Expected Monthly Calls × 0.7-0.9

Example: - Per-inference: $0.01 - Expected calls: 500/month - Discount: 0.8 - Monthly price: $4

Revenue Distribution¶

All payments are split 80% to Creator / 20% to Marketplace:

Payment: $10.00
    │
    ├── Marketplace (20%): $2.00 → WasiAI
    └── Creator (80%): $8.00 → You

Tracking Revenue¶

Dashboard Metrics¶

Monitor your performance:

• Total Revenue: Lifetime earnings
• Inference Count: Total API calls
• License Sales: Number of licenses sold
• Average Revenue Per User: ARPU
• Reputation Score: User satisfaction

On-Chain Verification¶

All revenue is verifiable:

1. Splitter Contract: View your model's splitter
2. Transaction History: See all payments
3. Distribution Events: Verify splits

// Check pending balance
const balance = await splitter.getPendingBalance()

// Trigger distribution
await splitter.distribute()

Optimization Tips¶

Increase Volume¶

1. Improve discoverability
2. Use relevant keywords
3. Write clear descriptions

4. Choose accurate categories

5. Build reputation

6. Respond to feedback
7. Maintain accuracy

8. Update regularly

9. Promote your model

10. Share on social media
11. Write tutorials
12. Engage in communities

Increase Price¶

1. Add value
2. Improve accuracy
3. Reduce latency

4. Add features

5. Differentiate

6. Unique capabilities
7. Better UX

8. Premium support

9. Build trust

10. High reputation score
11. Verified identity
12. Track record

Reduce Costs¶

1. Optimize inference
2. Efficient models
3. Caching where possible

4. Batch processing

5. Choose right facilitator

6. Ultravioleta (free) for Avalanche
7. Thirdweb for multi-chain

Revenue Scenarios¶

Scenario 1: High Volume, Low Price¶

Model: Simple classifier Price: $0.002/inference Volume: 10,000 calls/month

Monthly Revenue:
- Gross: $20.00
- Your share (80%): $16.00

Scenario 2: Medium Volume, Medium Price¶

Model: Sentiment analyzer Price: $0.01/inference Volume: 2,000 calls/month

Monthly Revenue:
- Gross: $20.00
- Your share (80%): $16.00

Scenario 3: Low Volume, High Price¶

Model: Code analyzer Price: $0.10/inference Volume: 200 calls/month

Monthly Revenue:
- Gross: $20.00
- Your share (80%): $16.00

Scenario 4: License Sales¶

Model: Premium analyzer Perpetual: $100 Sales: 5/month

Monthly Revenue:
- Gross: $500.00
- Your share (80%): $400.00

Tax Considerations¶

Disclaimer: This is not tax advice. Consult a professional.

Record Keeping¶

Track all: - Revenue received (USDC amounts) - Transaction hashes - Dates and times - USD equivalent at time of receipt

Potential Obligations¶

Depending on jurisdiction: - Income tax on revenue - Self-employment tax - VAT/GST on services - Crypto-specific reporting

Withdrawing Funds¶

From Splitter to Wallet¶

Revenue accumulates in your splitter. To withdraw:

1. Call distribute() on your splitter
2. Funds transfer to your wallet
3. Verify receipt on Snowtrace

Converting USDC¶

Options for converting USDC: - DEX: Swap on Trader Joe, Pangolin - CEX: Transfer to Coinbase, Binance - Off-ramp: Use Circle, Moonpay

Common Questions¶

When do I get paid?¶

Immediately! Payments go to your splitter after each inference or license sale. Call distribute() to transfer to your wallet.

What's the minimum payout?¶

No minimum. Even $0.001 can be distributed.

Can I change my prices?¶

Yes! Update prices anytime via the model settings. Changes apply to future transactions.

What if someone copies my model?¶

Your model's reputation and track record are your moat. Focus on quality and user relationships.