diff --git a/docs/hosters/economics.md b/docs/hosters/economics.md index d826ab6..313e1ae 100644 --- a/docs/hosters/economics.md +++ b/docs/hosters/economics.md @@ -4,29 +4,27 @@ sidebar_position: 5 # Hosting Economics -This page explains how hosters earn money by contributing capacity to the grid and how **SPORE**, the ecosystem token, works. +This page explains how hosters earn by contributing capacity to the grid. -> Originally this content was written for legacy farming docs. Here we describe it from the perspective of **hosters** supporting the Mycelium stack. +## Dual-Token System -## What is SPORE? +### What is SPORE? **SPORE** is the native token of the Mycelium ecosystem. You earn SPORE for providing compute, storage, and network resources as a hoster. -### Key Facts +SPORE is part of a **dual-token system** together with **AUR**: -| Feature | Details | -|---------|---------| -| **Base Price (intro period)** | $0.01 per SPORE (fixed until June 30, 2026) | -| **After June 2026** | Price floats based on market demand | -| **What You Earn** | SPORE tokens for capacity and utilization | -| **Max Supply** | 10 billion SPORE (capped) | -| **Utility** | Payment to hosters, growth of the ecosystem | +- **SPORE** – growth‑oriented, tradable token that rewards hosters and captures upside from network usage. +- **AUR** – stable, gold‑pegged utility token used internally for pricing and settling services in the Mycelium marketplace. -### Why SPORE Can Appreciate +### What is AUR? -1. **Part of every payment is burned** – reducing circulating supply. -2. **Demand grows with adoption** – more workloads → more SPORE demand. -3. **Scarcity + demand** – over time this can support higher prices. +**AUR** is a stable, gold‑linked utility token used **inside** the Mycelium marketplace for pricing and paying for services (compute, storage, bandwidth): + +- **Peg:** 1 AUR = 1/1000 gram of gold (0.001g), so its value tracks the gold price. +- **Purpose:** Provide predictable, stable pricing for services. +- **Where used:** Only within the Project Mycelium marketplace and accounting systems. +- **Trading:** Designed as an internal utility token – **not for trading on external exchanges.** --- @@ -51,9 +49,9 @@ If a user spends **$10** worth of SPORE on workloads: | Recipient | Amount | What Happens | |-----------|--------|--------------| -| **You (Hoster)** | $8 (800 SPORE) | Added to your balance | -| **Burned** | $1 (100 SPORE) | Destroyed permanently | -| **Development** | $1 (100 SPORE) | Funds infrastructure & software | +| **You (Hoster)** | $8 | Added to your balance | +| **Burned** | $1 | Destroyed permanently | +| **Development** | $1 | Funds infrastructure & software | Over time, the burn + demand effects help make each remaining SPORE more scarce. @@ -87,8 +85,6 @@ Your actual returns as a hoster depend on: 2. **Utilization‑based income** – When workloads actually run on your nodes. 3. **Token appreciation (speculative)** – If SPORE price rises as adoption grows. -> Exact reward formulas can evolve over time. Always check the latest tokenomics and dashboards for up‑to‑date numbers. - --- ## Managing Your SPORE @@ -101,9 +97,9 @@ Your actual returns as a hoster depend on: ### 2. Convert Some to Stability -- Convert a portion of SPORE to **Cloud Credits (CC)** or other units if/when available. -- Use CC for predictable budgeting, while keeping some SPORE for upside. -- Useful if hosting is part of a bigger business. +- Convert a portion of SPORE to **AUR** (when such swaps are available in the Mycelium marketplace). +- Use AUR for more predictable, gold‑pegged budgeting of services and operating costs within the ecosystem. +- Useful if hosting is part of a bigger business and you want to reduce exposure to SPORE price volatility. ### 3. Hybrid Approach @@ -114,6 +110,20 @@ Many hosters will: --- +## Important Limitations & Risks + +Hosting on the Mycelium stack and earning SPORE (and potentially AUR) involves **real risk**. It is important to understand: + +- **Not fiat, not a bank product.** + SPORE and AUR are digital tokens used within the Mycelium ecosystem. They are **not** bank deposits, legal tender, or regulated investment products. + +- **No guaranteed redemption to USD or other fiat.** + There is **no promise or guarantee** from Mycelium or any other party that you will be able to convert SPORE or AUR back into USD, EUR, or any other fiat currency, now or in the future. + +Only host with hardware and funds you can afford to risk, and consult independent advisers if you are unsure how to interpret these economics. + +--- + ## Getting Started with Earnings ### Step 1: Set Up Your Node @@ -136,44 +146,6 @@ Make sure your node is live and part of your farm: --- -## Common Questions - -
-When will I start earning SPORE? - -As soon as your node is online and offering capacity, you become eligible. Initial earnings typically appear within **24–48 hours** as the system starts assigning workloads. - -
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-Can I lose money hosting? - -Hosting involves hardware and power costs. Profitability depends on utilization and SPORE value. However, baseline rewards and long‑term grid usage are designed to make serious, reliable hosters viable over time. - -
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-What if SPORE price changes after 2026? - -After June 2026 the price becomes market‑driven. The burn mechanism and adoption are designed to support value, but token prices can still be volatile. Plan with a long‑term perspective and avoid over‑leveraging. - -
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-How often do I get paid? - -SPORE accrues continuously and can be checked any time in your dashboards and wallets. There’s no manual payout process. - -
- ---- - -## Additional Resources - -- **Farming / Hosting Manual** – [manual.grid.tf/farmers/intro](https://manual.grid.tf/farmers/intro) - ---- - :::tip Ready to Start Earning? If you haven’t already, finish the **[Setup Guide](/hosters/setup)** and make sure your node is online. From there, SPORE rewards start accumulating automatically as the network uses your capacity. ::: diff --git a/docs/hosters/overview.md b/docs/hosters/overview.md index 3ccca04..8041fa5 100644 --- a/docs/hosters/overview.md +++ b/docs/hosters/overview.md @@ -7,8 +7,6 @@ slug: /hosters Hosters provide storage, compute, and network capacity to the Mycelium Cloud. In return, they earn **SPORE tokens** for making reliable, sovereign infrastructure available. -> Historically this role was described as *farming* and operators were called *farmers* in the original grid ecosystem. In the Mycelium context we refer to them as **hosters**. - ## How It Works As a **hoster**, you: