Business Model

Revenue Streams

Wapal generates revenue through platform fees on creation and trading, ensuring alignment with ecosystem growth.

NFT Marketplace Fee: 1.5% per trade on the Wapal marketplace.
Launchpad Mint Proceeds: 3% fee on all minting transactions initiated via the no-code launchpad.
Shelby-Powered Storage Monetization: Pay-per-read content, token-gated access, and file storage monetization generate additional revenue for Wapal and creators simultaneously.

By using Aptos and Shelby, Wapal reduces costs compared to legacy NFT infrastructure.

Ultra-Low Fees: Aptos blockchain offers low transaction costs and high throughput, making large-scale launches feasible.
Efficient Whitelisting: Whitelisting 100k+ addresses costs only ~0.003501 APT on Wapal, compared to ~63 APT on other platforms.
Permanent Decentralized Storage: Arweave + Shelby provide long-term data persistence without recurring costs, reducing dependency on centralized providers.

The platform is differentiated through speed, transparency, and integrated monetization models:

Sub-Second Marketplace UX: Traders enjoy real-time, near-instant trading experiences.
Creator-First Royalties: Wapal enforces royalties via read-to-earn incentives and on-chain rules.
Unified Ecosystem: One platform where creators, traders, and consumers interact with no-code tools, marketplace analytics, and programmable monetization.
Audit-the-Auditor Transparency: On-chain verification of royalties, trades, and storage integrity builds trust.

Revenue growth is supported by strong adoption, validating the business model.

$60k+ revenue generated through platform activity.
471k+ users with 3.7M+ NFTs minted and $770k+ trading volume since launch showcase product-market fit.
Community engagement:
- 100k+ Twitter followers
- 38k Discord members
- 7.6k Telegram members

These proof points strengthen Wapal’s network effects and long-term sustainability.