Core Foundation has unveiled an innovative revenue-sharing program designed to transform funding models for Web3 projects, with stablecoin issuers and decentralized application developers as primary beneficiaries.
The Rev+ initiative represents the first protocol-level solution enabling projects to earn recurring income from user-generated gas fees. This model provides an alternative to traditional cryptocurrency fundraising methods that have dominated the sector. According to Hong Sun, institutional lead at Core Foundation, "Stablecoins generate over 33% of DeFi revenue, yet issuers currently receive none of the transaction value."
——This program aligns economic incentives by compensating projects when their tokens are used in transactions——
As the first EVM-compatible Bitcoin staking protocol, Core will distribute rewards through two mechanisms:
1. Direct payouts from smart contract transactions including stablecoin swaps and collateral movements
2. A contribution-based revenue pool evaluating four key metrics: 【transaction volume】, 【new user acquisition】, 【notional value】, and 【total fees generated】
Rich Rines from Core DAO noted the initial pool may be modest but emphasized its growth potential: "Rev+ establishes a sustainable, usage-based monetization framework that scales with network adoption."
The launch responds to growing concerns about adversarial tokenomics in decentralized ecosystems. At Paris Blockchain Week 2025, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson warned about the "circular economy" problem where projects compete for limited capital rather than creating cooperative value.
Core's solution introduces what industry observers describe as a "cooperative equilibrium" - allowing multiple stakeholders to benefit from shared network activity. This approach contrasts with the zero-sum dynamics prevalent in many DeFi projects.
The program's timing coincides with increased institutional interest in stablecoin applications, particularly for cross-border payments and institutional settlement. As of press time, stablecoins account for 【$130 billion】 of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization.
While exact payout percentages remain undisclosed, the foundation confirmed rewards will distribute in regular cycles. Early participants include several Ethereum-native stablecoin projects exploring Bitcoin-based yield opportunities through Core's hybrid architecture.
Industry analysts suggest this model could reduce reliance on speculative token launches, particularly for infrastructure projects seeking sustainable funding. The program launches amid growing regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency fundraising methods worldwide.