Degen

fc-updates

We’re planning to launch a new, optional “Pro” protocol subscription

1. At launch, subscribers will have a Pro badge on their profile

2. Subscription will be onchain and part of the protocol. 100% of the proceeds go to casters / developers in weekly rewards. This in addition to the existing $25K+ a week in rewards. 

3. Planning to add longer casts (10K characters) and up to 4 images per cast for pro subscribers (needs a protocol change). Additional features over time.

4. $120 a year / $10 a month 
Why are we doing this?

- The protocol needs to find long-term revenue source that can continue fund caster and developer rewards beyond any one company.  
- We originally thought storage fees could be that, but we’ve realized that storage fees should be essentialy free to help growth. 
- So we’re trying an opt-in pro subscription as another model

Why now?

- Figuring out a long-term revenue model that works will allow us to double down on investing in growth

This sounds like a smart, sustainable approach to support the community long-term. I really like that 100% of the proceeds go directly back to casters and developers—it keeps the incentives aligned and rewards real contributors.

Offering longer casts and more images as Pro perks adds clear value, which should encourage adoption without compromising free users’ experience. Also, keeping storage fees essentially free is a strong move for growth.

Looking forward to seeing how this helps the protocol scale and evolve. Excited for what’s next!