What is FeeM?
The revolutionary Fee Monetization system that powers INFINITY's self-sustaining flywheel
What is FeeM?
FeeM (Fee Monetization) is Sonic's game-changing innovation that makes INFINITY's self-sustaining flywheel possible. It's the first blockchain system that actually shares network revenue with the applications that generate it.
The Traditional Problem
On most blockchains:
- Users pay gas fees for transactions
- Validators keep 100% of the fees
- Apps get nothing despite driving all the usage
- No sustainable business models for DeFi protocols
This creates a fundamental misalignment: apps create value but can't capture it.
How FeeM Solves This
Sonic flips the model completely:
- Users pay gas as normal (but much less)
- Validators get 10% for network security
- Apps get 90% of the gas fees they generate
- Real revenue streams enable sustainable economics
The Math
Total Gas Fees = 100%
├── 10% → Validators (network security)
└── 90% → FeeM Contract (app revenue)How FeeM Powers INFINITY
Direct Revenue Generation
Every transaction using $8 generates income:
- Trading $8 → Gas fees to INFINITY treasury
- Mining $8 → Gas fees to INFINITY treasury
- LP interactions → Gas fees to INFINITY treasury
- Any $8 activity → Revenue for the flywheel
Real Numbers
INFINITY's FeeM performance:
- Fee share: 90% of all gas the project generates
- Network ranking: Consistently top fee earner
- Revenue growth: Scales with ecosystem adoption
- Sustainable funding: Independent of token price
The INFINITY Flywheel Connection
1. Usage Creates Revenue
- More people use $8 → More gas fees → More FeeM revenue
2. Revenue Powers Buybacks
- When price < mining cost → Automatic buybacks using FeeM revenue
3. Revenue Powers Burns
- Excess FeeM funds → Burn to 0x8888...8888 address
4. Revenue Powers Bribes
- Strategic FeeM allocation → Shadow Exchange LP incentives
5. Growth Compounds Revenue
- Better flywheel → More adoption → More FeeM revenue
Technical Implementation
Off-Chain Oracles
- Gas tracking: Accurate measurement across all operations
- No double counting: Prevents gaming the system
- Real-time updates: Continuous revenue calculation
- Transparent reporting: All data verifiable on-chain
Distribution Mechanism
- Automatic payouts: No manual intervention required
- Smart contract managed: Trustless and verifiable
- Regular frequency: Consistent cash flow
- Precise allocation: Exactly 90% to apps
Tracking Your FeeM Revenue
Official Dashboard
Monitor INFINITY's FeeM performance:
- Live dashboard: 8finity.xyz/feem
- All-time earnings: Total FeeM revenue since launch
- Current treasury: Real-time treasury balance
- All-time deployments: How treasury funds were used
Key Metrics
- Daily FeeM income: Revenue from network usage
- Treasury growth: Accumulated funds over time
- Buyback triggers: When market conditions activate buybacks
- Burn amounts: Permanent supply reduction from FeeM
Why FeeM is Revolutionary
For INFINITY
- Sustainable revenue not dependent on speculation
- Automatic price support through FeeM-funded buybacks
- Permanent deflation through FeeM-funded burns
- Community rewards through FeeM-funded bribes
For Sonic Ecosystem
- Real business models for DeFi protocols
- Aligned incentives between apps and network
- Sustainable growth through revenue sharing
- Developer attraction through economic opportunity
For Users
- Better products funded by sustainable revenue
- Long-term value from projects that can self-fund
- Reduced sell pressure from teams needing funding
- Aligned interests between users and protocols
Comparing to Other Chains
| Blockchain | App Revenue Share | Sustainability Model |
|---|---|---|
| Sonic | 90% | FeeM revenue sharing |
| Ethereum | 0% | Token sales, VCs, grants |
| BSC | 0% | Binance subsidization |
| Polygon | 0% | Foundation treasury |
| Arbitrum | 0% | Token emissions |
Only Sonic creates actual business models for DeFi protocols.
The Future of FeeM
Growing Adoption
- More apps joining Sonic for FeeM benefits
- Network effects as ecosystem expands
- Higher revenue as usage compounds
- Proven model attracting serious builders
INFINITY's Advantage
As an early FeeM adopter:
- First-mover benefits in revenue generation
- Proven flywheel attracting more users
- Sustainable model outlasting speculative projects
- Compound growth as network expands
FeeM isn't just a feature—it's the foundation of sustainable crypto economics. It's what makes INFINITY's self-sustaining flywheel possible and ensures the project can keep building regardless of market conditions.
Want to contribute to INFINITY's FeeM revenue? Every $8 transaction helps power the flywheel that benefits everyone.
Track real-time FeeM performance: INFINITY FeeM Dashboard