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October 2025
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5 min read
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by PromptForge Team
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guide

How Creators Earn Royalties on PromptForge

From minting to payouts: a complete guide to earning from your AI creations

How Creators Earn Royalties on PromptForge

Owning AI work should be simple: mint it, price it, and get paid every time it's used. This post explains exactly how royalties work for creators on PromptForge—from the first mint to every chat, license, and payout.

The short version

Two ways to earn

Pay-per-use: each paid chat/execution routes a share to you.

Licenses (one-time): buyers pay to unlock/own an agent template.

Clear, predictable money

  • Prices are shown in USD/credits (CC) for clarity.
  • Users can still pay in FORGE; we convert at checkout (TWAP + small buffer).

Simple splits

  • Pay-per-use: we first cover compute cost, then split the margin (default 80% creator / 20% platform).
  • Licenses: split on the gross price (default 90% creator / 10% platform).

Fast payouts

  • Claim on demand from your dashboard.
  • Choose stable-value or FORGE for your withdrawals.

Mint → Discover → Use → Earn

Mint

Upload metadata, test privately, then mint your prompt/agent with a verifiable fingerprint (provenance + version).

Discover

Your asset appears in the marketplace with tags, category, pricing, and quality signals (rating/usage).

Use

Buyers can try the agent in a built-in chat and then either pay per chat or buy a license.

Earn

Every paid interaction or license sale routes revenue to you automatically, according to the model below.

Pay-per-use royalties (per chat/execution)

We anchor pricing to compute so you're protected against token volatility. The math is transparent:

Per-chat price (in CC)

Price_chat = Inference_cost + Overhead + Margin
Creator_payout = Margin × Creator_share
Platform_payout = Margin × (1 − Creator_share)
  • Inference_cost: tokens processed × model tariff (we use a model router to keep this low).
  • Overhead: infra, retries, FX/gas buffer (small, fixed per call).
  • Margin: what remains after costs—this is what we split.
  • Creator_share (default): 80% of the margin.

Example

  • Price shown to user: $0.09/chat (9 CC if 1 CC = $0.01)
  • Inference_cost: $0.03 (3 CC)
  • Overhead: 1 CC
  • Margin: 9 − 3 − 1 = 5 CC
  • Your payout (80% of 5 CC) = 4 CC = $0.04 per paid chat

Why margin-based? It guarantees we never "pay out of pocket" when compute spikes, and it keeps your earnings aligned with real usage.

License royalties (one-time sales)

For buyers who want reusable access or to fork privately:

  • You set a USD price (we show an approximate FORGE price too).
  • We apply a fixed split on gross—default 90% creator / 10% platform.

Example

License price: $39 → $35.10 to you, $3.90 to platform.

How FORGE fits in (without risking your margins)

We keep pricing human-friendly and margins predictable:

  • Users see USD/CC; at checkout, if they choose FORGE, we convert with a 15-minute TWAP and a 2–5% buffer to cover volatility and fees.
  • Optional: Save 5% by paying in FORGE (a utility perk that drives token usage without touching your base price).
  • As a creator, you can auto-convert your earnings to a stable value or keep them in FORGE—your choice.

Payouts & analytics

  • Claim anytime from the Creator Dashboard.
  • See per-agent stats: calls, revenue, costs, margin, payout, retention.
  • Export CSV for accounting.
  • Configure auto-payout thresholds and your preferred currency.

Versioning & updates

  • Ship v1 → v1.1 without breaking provenance.
  • Your listing shows the changelog; buyers/teams get confidence and reason to upgrade.
  • Future-ready: derivative/remix co-royalties (on the roadmap).

Quality & trust

  • Reviews and ratings surface the best assets.
  • Usage signals (calls, conversion) help distinguish quality from noise.
  • Creator verification and content flags protect the marketplace.
  • Licensing choices (e.g., commercial/non-commercial) are attached at mint.

How to maximize your earnings

  1. Start with a clear use-case (business writing, support, coding helper…).
  2. Write a results-first description and show examples/gifs.
  3. Price for value: begin with competitive per-chat pricing; add a license for power users.
  4. Iterate: watch your cost/margin; fine-tune prompts for efficiency and outcomes.
  5. Promote: share your listing; engage reviewers; ship versions regularly.
  6. Level up in Missions: complete tasks, climb leaderboards, and unlock temporary fee discounts.

FAQ (creator edition)

Q: Is the split negotiable? For MVP we keep it fixed (80/20 on usage margin; 90/10 on license gross) so it's simple and fair. Bonus programs and seasonal rewards can add upside without complicating payouts.

Q: What if FORGE price moves a lot? The TWAP + buffer + price-lock protects both sides. Your revenue is calculated from USD/CC, not raw token price.

Q: Can I get paid only in stable value? Yes. Choose "auto-convert to stable" in payout settings.

Q: Do refunds affect my payout? Refunded transactions reverse the corresponding payout in your ledger (clearly labeled).

The promise

PromptForge exists so craft in AI is recognized and rewarded. You bring the intelligence—prompts, agents, know-how. We make it ownable, discoverable, and paying you back every time it runs.

Have a killer agent in mind? Mint it, set your price, and start earning.

Ready to start earning from your AI creations? Join the waitlist and be among the first creators on PromptForge.

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