Neutron’s Distinct Economic Model
Neutron’s economic model introduces several key differences from traditional Proof of Stake networks:Fixed Supply
NTRN remains a fixed-supply asset with no inflation-based block rewards
DAO Treasury Funding
All rewards are paid by the Neutron DAO Treasury rather than through inflation
Base Compensation
Validators receive stable monthly compensation for meeting performance requirements
No Slashing
Uses jailing, tombstoning, and validator rotation instead of slashing
Validator Compensation
Neutron’s validator compensation mechanism provides predictable income while ensuring the network maintains optimal security economics.Base Compensation Structure
Thex/revenue module handles validator compensation:
- Target Amount: $3,000 USD per month per validator
- Payment Schedule: Monthly distribution
- Token Calculation: Uses network oracle to convert USD to NTRN tokens
- Source: Neutron DAO Treasury
The base compensation amount is a governance parameter that can be adjusted by DAO vote to reflect market conditions or validator requirements.
Performance-Based Rewards
Compensation is tied to validator performance across two key metrics:| Performance Range | Block Signing | Oracle Updates | Reward Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Rewards | 99.5% or higher | 98% or higher | 100% of base compensation |
| Partial Rewards | 95% - 99.5% | 95% - 98% | Proportional compensation |
| No Rewards | Below 95% | Below 95% | Zero compensation |
Both criteria must be met to receive the corresponding reward level. Failing either metric results in no rewards for that period.
Delegator Rewards
Delegator staking rewards operate independently from validator compensation:Target APR
Approximately 3% annually for all delegators
Payment Source
Distributed directly from Neutron DAO Treasury
Consistency
Returns independent of individual validator performance
Treasury Responsibilities
The Neutron DAO Treasury manages multiple aspects of network economics:Validator Payments
Monthly compensation distribution based on performance metrics
Delegator Rewards
Funds the delegator reward system targeting 3% APR
Network Security
Maintains significant self-delegation to protect against economic attacks
Ecosystem Growth
Supports protocol development and ecosystem expansion
Treasury Self-Delegation
The DAO maintains approximately 22.5% of the NTRN token supply delegated through the Drop Protocol, which:- Protects the network from economic attacks
- Facilitates liquid staking through dNTRN
- Creates deep liquidity for NTRN and dNTRN tokens
- Supports ongoing delegation management
No Slashing Model
Neutron eliminates traditional slashing to protect delegators and encourage validator responsiveness during critical network operations. Alternative Enforcement Mechanisms:Jailing
Temporarily removes validators from active set for minor infractions
Tombstoning
Permanently removes validators for serious violations like double-signing
Rotation
Replaces underperforming validators through structured framework
Liquid Staking Integration
Neutron actively promotes liquid staking adoption:- DAO delegates treasury through Drop Protocol
- Creates significant dNTRN (liquid staked derivative) supply
- DAO bootstraps dNTRN liquidity in DeFi protocols
- Users can utilize dNTRN across ecosystem while earning staking rewards
Benefits Summary
Validator Benefits
Predictable Income: Stable monthly compensation regardless of market conditions
Clear Requirements: Well-defined performance metrics
No Commission Competition: Focus on infrastructure quality over rate competition
Clear Requirements: Well-defined performance metrics
No Commission Competition: Focus on infrastructure quality over rate competition
Delegator Benefits
Consistent Returns: 3% APR independent of validator performance
No Slashing Risk: Protected from validator misbehavior
Liquid Staking: Access to dNTRN for DeFi participation while staking
No Slashing Risk: Protected from validator misbehavior
Liquid Staking: Access to dNTRN for DeFi participation while staking