# Economic Opportunity ## Revenue Model Tashi's coordination infrastructure generates real revenue. Applications pay for network services, and that revenue flows to operators who provide infrastructure. ### Revenue Split | Recipient | Share | Components | | --------------------------- | ----- | -------------------------------------------------- | | **Resource Node Operators** | 60% | 30% job completions, 10% availability, 20% bonuses | | **Foundation** | 30% | Operations, development, ecosystem | | **Orchestrator Operators** | 10% | Coordination infrastructure | This isn't token emission. It's revenue sharing from actual usage. ## How Earnings Work ### Reward Points Operators earn **Reward Points** backed by USD at a 100:1 ratio (100 Reward Points = $1 USD). Reward Points accumulate from: | Source | Share | Basis | | --------------------- | ----- | ---------------------------- | | **Job completions** | 30% | Pro rata by successful jobs | | **Availability** | 10% | Pro rata by uptime check-ins | | **Incentive bonuses** | 20% | Network-healthy behaviors | ### Converting to $TASHI Operators convert Reward Points to $TASHI tokens to withdraw value from the network. This conversion: * Creates sustainable token demand as network usage grows * Allows operators to choose when to exit positions * Provides liquidity through market mechanisms ## Staking Requirements ### Minimum Stake Each Resource Node requires **10,000 $TASHI** staked to participate. This stake: * Signals commitment to the network * Enables reputation-based slashing for poor performance * Aligns operator incentives with network health * No platform fees on staking ### Excess Staking Operators can stake more than the minimum: * Excess stake divides evenly across bonded nodes * Higher stake improves job selection odds * Diminishing returns multiplier against reputation **Example**: An operator with 50,000 $TASHI and 2 registered nodes has both bonded at 25,000 each, giving better selection odds than the minimum 10,000. ## Incentive Mechanisms Twenty percent of operator revenue funds incentive bonuses that reward network-healthy behavior: ### Network Loyalty Bonus (Cash Back) When operators (supply) become consumers (demand), they create economic turns within the system and increase the value of the network as a whole. We reward this with a cash-back model. Operators who spend Reward Points on additional coordination services receive bonus multipliers, effectively getting cash back on their network spending. This encourages the economic flywheel: * Supply becomes demand * More economic activity within the network * Increased network value for all participants ### Staking Bonus Operators who convert Reward Points to $TASHI and stake (rather than immediately selling) receive conversion bonuses. This: * Increases circulating stake * Reduces sell pressure * Rewards long-term alignment ### Peak Demand Bonus Jobs are tagged as "peak" when demand in a region is high for a specific job type. Operators who handle peak jobs receive premium rates. This: * Incentivizes global coverage * Rewards capacity in underserved regions * Encourages demand spike response ## Competitive Dynamics Job assignment uses multi-factor scoring: | Factor | Weight | Impact | | -------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------------- | | **Reputation** | Primary | Higher reputation = more jobs | | **Geographic proximity** | Critical for tunneling | Local operators preferred | | **Current capacity** | Secondary | Available nodes get assignments | | **Stake amount** | Secondary | Higher stake signals commitment | | **Historical performance** | Secondary | Track record matters | This creates a competitive market: * Better infrastructure → higher reputation → more jobs → higher earnings * Operators compete on quality, not just presence ## Pooled Staking Don't want to run infrastructure? You can still participate: * Stake $TASHI without registering nodes * Stake enters a pool that allocates to high-reputation unbonded nodes * Allocation prioritizes nodes with strongest track records * Pool participants earn rewards when supported nodes complete jobs This enables passive participation for token holders who prefer not to operate infrastructure. ## Addressable Market The market opportunity is substantial: | Vertical | Current Spend | Coordination Opportunity | | ------------------------- | -------------------------- | ----------------------------- | | **Gaming servers** | $5B+ annually | 50%+ cost reduction possible | | **Robotics coordination** | Growing 25-30% annually | Cross-operator coordination | | **AI agent networks** | Emerging market | Trillions of agents projected | | **Industrial IoT** | Billions in infrastructure | Cross-boundary coordination | As coordination volume grows, operator revenue scales proportionally. ## Getting Started 1. **Acquire $TASHI**: Minimum 10,000 tokens for staking 2. **Set up infrastructure**: See [Node Specifications](/node-operators/nodes/node-specifications.md) 3. **Register your node**: Follow [Installation Guide](/node-operators/nodes/node-installation.md) 4. **Build reputation**: Maintain high uptime, complete jobs successfully 5. **Scale operations**: Add nodes as demand and reputation grow --- # 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. 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