# Monetization

## Revenue Streams

VIEWR offers multiple monetization methods:

| Method              | Description                   | Fee |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------- | --- |
| **Premium Content** | Pay-per-view X402 payments    | 5%  |
| **Donations**       | Viewer tips on any content    | 5%  |
| **Subscriptions**   | Monthly creator subscriptions | 5%  |
| **Bounties**        | Reward engaged viewers        | 5%  |
| **Share & Earn**    | Pay users to share content    | 5%  |

## The 95/5 Split

Unlike traditional platforms that take 30-55%:

```
Creator Earnings = Gross Revenue × 0.95 Platform Fee = Gross Revenue × 0.05
```

Example: On a $10 premium video purchase:

* Creator receives: $9.50
* Platform fee: $0.50

## X402 Payment Protocol

VIEWR's proprietary payment standard for premium content:

### How X402 Works

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### Creator sets a price

Creator sets a price in SOL for premium content.
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### Viewer initiates purchase

Viewer initiates purchase with connected wallet.
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### Smart contract handles payment

Smart contract handles payment and access.
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### Instant unlock

Instant unlock upon transaction confirmation.
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### Supported Assets

* **SOL**: Native Solana token
* **Future**: SPL token support planned

### Benefits

* **Instant Access**: No waiting for payment confirmation
* **No Chargebacks**: Blockchain finality protects creators
* **Global Payments**: No geographic restrictions
* **Micro-transactions**: Viable for small amounts
