The Eureka News Revenue Model
Eureka News operates on a sustainable revenue model that supports platform development while rewarding contributors and maintaining the platform’s growth.Revenue Sources
Advertisement Revenue
Different ad spots across the website to increase visibility. This includes:- Ad Spot 1: End of article placements ($100/day)
- Ad Spot 2: Homepage carousel placements ($50/day)
- Ad Spot 3: NFT collection page placements ($20/day)
- Ad Spot 4: Token/market collection page placements ($50/day)
Services Revenue
Services to increase growth for projects across the Abstract chain, including:- Content creation services (press releases, deep dives, podcast episodes)
- Featured listings (tokens and NFT projects)
- Creative services (GIF packs)
- Marketing services (Telegram advertisements, syndication)
Payment & Discounts
Payment Methods:- Payments are accepted in $ERK or ETH
- Get 20% discount for those holding 1M $ERK or LP equivalent
- Payments are accepted in ETH or $ERK
Revenue Distribution
Initial Split (50/50)
Revenue from both Advertisement and Services is split equally: 50% - Reinvestment in Contributors Liquidity Pool- 50% of the revenue will be reinvested in the Eureka News Contributors Liquidity Pool and staked in Aborean
- 50% of the revenue goes towards development, treasury and maintenance of Eureka News
- This includes:
- Software- and web development
- Podcast management
- Administrative overhead
- Graphic design
- Recruitment
- SEO overhead & consultation
Eureka News Contributors Liquidity Pool
The Contributors Liquidity Pool receives 50% of all platform revenue (in $ERK or ETH) and distributes it as follows:
Pool Distribution
50% to Contributors- 50% of the pool revenue goes to Contributors (Writers, Editors & Admins)
- This rewards those who create and maintain content on the platform
- 25% of the revenue goes to marketing
- Supports platform growth and community outreach
- 25% goes to staking $ERK in Aborean to earn yield and improve liquidity
- Creates sustainable yield generation for the platform
Community-Led Journalism Growth Model
The Eureka News platform operates on a community-led journalism model that creates mutual benefits for all participants:Writers
Writers grow personal brands through on-chain journalism and earn for writing/editing. They contribute to the Abstract ecosystem knowledge base while building their reputation.Readers
Readers access verified insights from trusted community sources. They benefit from high-quality, indexed content that persists beyond social media feeds.Projects
Projects gain discoverability through community-led journalism. They reach engaged audiences looking for information about Abstract ecosystem projects.$ERK Holders & Projects
Holders of $ERK and projects benefit from discovery through SEO indexing and organic traffic. The platform’s indexed content makes projects discoverable to search engines and AI systems.The Cycle
These four groups form a continuous growth cycle where:- Writers create valuable content
- Readers consume and engage with content
- Projects gain visibility and discoverability
- $ERK holders benefit from ecosystem growth
- The cycle reinforces itself, creating sustainable growth
Key Principles
- Sustainability: Revenue supports both platform operations and contributor rewards
- Community-First: Contributors are directly rewarded for their work
- Growth Investment: Marketing and staking ensure long-term platform viability
- Transparency: Clear revenue distribution model
- Alignment: $ERK holders benefit from platform success
Version Information
Version: 1.0Last Updated: November 2025
Platform: EurekaNews.xyz
The information presented in this document is for illustrative and informational purposes only. All figures, allocations, and mechanisms described are subject to change as the project evolves. This model represents a conceptual overview and should not be interpreted as final, binding, or indicative of future performance.