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Revenue Share

Trading Scientist implements a transparent revenue sharing model that aligns incentives between the protocol, vault managers, and TST stakers.

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Fee Structure

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Vault Performance Fees

When trading vaults generate profits, a performance fee is charged:
Fee TypePercentageRecipient
Performance Fee20%Split between DAO and Stakers
DAO Fee4%Protocol Treasury
Staker Rewards16%TST Stakers (as USDC)
Example: If a vault generates $100,000 in profits:
  • $20,000 goes to performance fees
  • $4,000 goes to the DAO treasury
  • $16,000 is distributed to TST stakers as USDC

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Fee Flow

Vault Profits
     │
     ▼
Performance Fee (20%)
     │
     ├──▶ DAO Treasury (4%)
     │         │
     │         ▼
     │    Protocol Development
     │    Security Audits
     │    Operations
     │
     └──▶ Staking Rewards (16%)
               │
               ▼
          TST Stakers
          (USDC Rewards)

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Revenue Distribution

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Weekly Distribution Cycle

  1. Fees Accumulate: Vault performance fees are collected in the treasury
  2. Conversion: Vault tokens are redeemed to USDC via EasySwapper
  3. Distribution: USDC is sent to the staking contract
  4. Earning: Stakers earn proportionally over 7 days

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Distribution Mechanics

The staking contract uses a time-weighted distribution:
  • Rewards are distributed evenly over the 7-day period
  • Stakers earn based on their share of total staked TST
  • New rewards extend or reset the distribution period

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Staker Returns

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APY Calculation

APY = (Annual Rewards in USD) / (Total Staked TST in USD) × 100
APY depends on:
  • Vault Performance: More profits = more fees = higher rewards
  • Total Staked: Fewer stakers = higher individual share
  • TST Price: Affects the USD value of staked tokens

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Example Scenarios

Total Vault ProfitsStaker Rewards (16%)Total Staked TSTAPY (if TST = $1)
$1,000,000$160,0001,000,00016%
$5,000,000$800,0002,000,00040%
$10,000,000$1,600,0005,000,00032%

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Real Yield vs Inflationary Rewards

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Trading Scientist Approach

  • ✅ Rewards paid in USDC from actual protocol revenue
  • ✅ No token inflation or dilution
  • ✅ APY based on real vault performance
  • ✅ Sustainable, value-backed rewards

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Typical DeFi Approach

  • ❌ Rewards paid in newly minted governance tokens
  • ❌ Token inflation dilutes all holders
  • ❌ “APY” is circular token printing
  • ❌ Rewards decrease in value over time

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Treasury Management

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DAO Treasury Uses

The 4% DAO fee funds:
  • Protocol development and maintenance
  • Security audits and bug bounties
  • Community initiatives
  • Operational expenses
  • Emergency reserves

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Transparency

All treasury transactions are on-chain and verifiable:

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Getting Started

Ready to earn real yield from protocol revenue?
  1. Get TST tokens
  2. Stake your TST
  3. Claim USDC rewards

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FAQ

Q: How often are rewards distributed? A: Rewards are distributed continuously over 7-day cycles. Q: Can the fee percentages change? A: Fee parameters are controlled by governance and can be adjusted through proposals. Q: What happens if vaults don’t generate profits? A: No performance fees are charged on losses, so no staking rewards are distributed during unprofitable periods.