💰 Economic Models
Choose the perfect economic structure for your community
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Fixed Buy-In
One-time payment, lifetime membership
Best For:
- • Investment clubs
- • Serious builder DAOs
- • Long-term projects
- • High-commitment communities
Examples:
YC Alumni DAOSolana Builders ClubVenture Capital Collective
Pros:
- ✓ Large treasury immediately
- ✓ High commitment members
- ✓ Simple economics
- ✓ No churn concerns
Cons:
- ✗ No recurring revenue
- ✗ Higher barrier to entry
- ✗ Limited growth potential
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Recurring Subscription
Monthly/yearly recurring payment
Best For:
- • Learning communities
- • Trading/signals groups
- • Creative collectives
- • Service-based clubs
Examples:
AI Trading SignalsWeb3 AcademyDesign MasterclassCrypto Research Hub
Pros:
- ✓ Predictable revenue
- ✓ Lower barrier to entry
- ✓ Flexible commitment
- ✓ Built-in retention
Cons:
- ✗ Churn risk
- ✗ Lower upfront capital
- ✗ Recurring billing complexity
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Tiered System
Multiple membership levels from free to premium
Best For:
- • Diverse communities
- • Growth-focused clubs
- • Content creators
- • Educational platforms
Examples:
Creative CollectiveGlobal Dev CommunityNFT Artists GuildDeFi Learning Hub
Pros:
- ✓ Accessible to all
- ✓ High revenue potential
- ✓ Clear progression path
- ✓ Flexible commitment
Cons:
- ✗ Complex to manage
- ✗ Free riders possible
- ✗ Tier management overhead
📈 Revenue Projections (1000 Member Club)
fixed Model
Members:1,000
Monthly Revenue:$0
Yearly Revenue:$0
Total Raised:$500,000
subscription Model
Members:1,000
Monthly Revenue:$50,000
Yearly Revenue:$600,000
tiered Model
Members:0
Monthly Revenue:$60,000
Yearly Revenue:$720,000