> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tradeatlas.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Revenue Share

> How protocol revenue is distributed to stakeholders.

Atlas implements a transparent fee model. When vaults generate protocol revenue, it accrues to the treasury and can be used to fund protocol development, operations, and security.

## Fee Structure

### Vault Performance Fees

When trading vaults generate profits, a performance fee may be charged. How fees are allocated is governed by protocol parameters and may change over time.

### Fee Flow

```
Vault Profits
     │
     ▼
Performance Fees (vault-defined)
     │
     ▼
Protocol Treasury
```

## Revenue Distribution

### Weekly Distribution Cycle

1. **Fees Accumulate**: Vault performance fees are collected in the treasury
2. **Conversion**: Vault tokens are redeemed to USDC via EasySwapper
3. **Allocation**: Funds can be allocated according to governance decisions

## Real Yield vs Inflationary Rewards

### Atlas Approach

* ✅ Fees accrue in **USDC** from actual protocol revenue
* ✅ No token inflation or dilution required for fee collection

### Typical DeFi Approach

* ❌ Rewards paid in newly minted governance tokens
* ❌ Token inflation dilutes all holders
* ❌ "APY" is circular token printing
* ❌ Rewards decrease in value over time

## Treasury Management

### Treasury Uses

The treasury funds:

* Protocol development and maintenance
* Security audits and bug bounties
* Community initiatives
* Operational expenses
* Emergency reserves

### Transparency

All treasury transactions are on-chain and verifiable:

* Treasury multisig address: [View on BaseScan](/contracts/overview)

## Notes

Atlas staking is active on **Base**, and rewards are distributed in USDC to stakers through the staking rewards contract.

* Staking token (ATLAS): `0x2a32cbeb604293e4bb0d8fc91edba9eee2c216b2`
* Rewards token (USDC): `0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913`
* Rewards are seeded manually by the distributor workflow and monitored continuously.

## FAQ

**Q: Can the fee percentages change?**
A: Fee parameters are controlled by governance and can be adjusted through proposals.

**Q: What happens if vaults don't generate profits?**
A: No performance fees are charged on losses, so no protocol revenue is generated during unprofitable periods.