The A2³ Revenue Model
A multi-stream model designed for transparency and fairness.
Initial Hardware Sale Split
The initial hardware sale instantly fans out: Artists (65%), Distribution (10%), Manufacturing (10%), Public Good (10%), and Security & Audits (5%).
Calculate Your Take
Estimate potential artist earnings based on A2³ sales.
Revenue Scenarios
Indie Artist Launch
A dedicated fanbase supports an initial A2³ release.
Units Sold: 500 - 2,000 units
Potential Take: $39k - $156k (hardware) + DLCs
Established Act Premium
Leveraging a larger audience for a special edition A2³.
Units Sold: 5,000 - 20,000 units
Potential Take: $390k - $1.56M (hardware) + DLCs & Bounties
Niche Genre Sustainer
Long-tail sales and ongoing engagement within a passionate community.
Units Sold: 100 units/month + ongoing DLCs
Potential Take: $7.8k/month (hardware) + recurring
Visualizing Revenue Distribution
Comparative Revenue Flows
Visualizing how revenue is distributed across different music industry models.
Illustrates a simplified revenue flow in major streaming platforms.
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Detailed Revenue Streams
| Stream | Mechanics | Artist Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware Sale | $120 MSRP (core + shell) | $65 (54%) |
| DLC / Live Pack | $15 firmware add-on | $10.50 (70%) |
| Gradient Bounty | $0.001 / accepted chunk | Artist receives an equal match to the listener's bounty |
| Secure-Payload Licence | $5 / device-year | $1.50 (30%) |