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Economics

Molpha’s economy is built entirely on USDC — ensuring price stability, predictable revenue, and simple accounting for both dApps and node operators.

Economic Model

ParticipantPays / EarnsDescription
Feed CreatorPaysOne-time creation fee + subscription period (30–365 days)
ConsumerPaysSubscription to read verified data
Node OperatorEarnsPer-signature reward from feed revenue
Protocol TreasuryEarns10–20% fee for maintenance and development
No native token, no speculation. This design ensures:
  • Price stability — USDC maintains stable value
  • Predictable costs — Fees don’t fluctuate with market cycles
  • Simple accounting — Standard stablecoin accounting
  • Enterprise-friendly — Companies can budget with confidence

Fee Structure

Feed Creation

  • Subscription period — Choose 30–365 days upfront
  • Fees paid in USDC on Solana

Node Rewards

Nodes earn rewards by:
  • Successfully signing valid feed updates
  • Maintaining high uptime and accuracy
  • Participating in assigned jobs
Rewards are distributed per epoch based on:
  • Number of valid signatures submitted
  • Reputation/performance score

Economic Security

The USDC-native model provides:
  • Stable incentives — Node operators receive consistent rewards
  • Predictable costs — dApp developers can budget reliably
  • No speculation — Value flows from actual usage, not token trading
  • Composability — Works seamlessly with existing DeFi infrastructure

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