Utility & Value Flow
Utility and Value Flow
How value flows through the $MACRO ecosystem.
Utility Functions
1. Access
Hold to use:
Minimum balance for ecosystem access
Tiered benefits based on holdings
No recurring fees for basic access
2. Staking
Stake for rewards:
VPN node operation
Mixer liquidity provision
Governance voting power
Service credits
3. Payments
Pay with $MACRO:
Premium subscription discounts
In-browser service purchases
Priority feature access
Lower mixing fees
4. Governance
Vote with $MACRO:
Feature prioritization
Treasury spending
Protocol parameters
Partnership decisions
Value Flow Cycle
Usage → Fees
Users interact with ecosystem:
Mixing transactions generate fees
Premium subscriptions create revenue
VPN bandwidth usage
Private RPC calls
Fees → Treasury
Revenue flows to treasury:
Protocol-owned liquidity
Development funding
Node operator rewards
Buy-back reserves
Treasury → Value Creation
Treasury deploys value:
Buy-backs - Purchase $MACRO from market
Burns - Remove tokens from circulation
Staking rewards - Compensate node operators
Development - Fund feature expansion
Value Creation → Usage
Improved ecosystem drives more usage:
Better features attract users
More users increase network effects
Higher usage generates more fees
Cycle continues
The Ladder in Detail
Rung 1: Hold $MACRO Gain ecosystem access. Basic features unlock.
Rung 2: Revenue Share Earn from ecosystem fees. Passive income from growth.
Rung 3: Premium Access Advanced features available. Enhanced privacy tools.
Rung 4: Discounts Save on subscriptions. Pay less with $MACRO.
Rung 5: Staking for Credits Stake to earn service credits. Use credits for in-browser services.
Rung 6: Buy-Backs and Burns Revenue reduces supply. Scarcity increases over time.
Economic Model
Deflationary Mechanics
Regular token burns from buy-backs
Staking locks supply
Node operation requires staking
Circulating supply decreases over time
Demand Drivers
Ecosystem growth increases usage
More users need $MACRO for access
Premium features require holdings
Node operation creates staking demand
Supply Pressure
Burns reduce total supply
Staking removes circulating supply
Node operation locks tokens
Long-term holder incentives
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