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# Business Model

## Pay-Per-Optimization

Holders use QUBO tokens to submit optimization queries—classical, quantum, or hybrid. Each query deducts one token (or fraction thereof), ensuring that real compute resources back every call.

## QUBO Solutions Marketplace

* **Specialized Quantum Apps**\
  A dedicated marketplace where developers publish QUBO-based solutions—covering AI (reinforcement learning, advanced ML), prediction markets (probability modeling, hedging tools), and algorithmic trading (multi-exchange arbitrage, portfolio optimization).
* **Deploy & Monetize**\
  Developers pay a fixed QUBO amount to deploy their quantum-optimized tools. They may offer free trials or paid usage models, earning QUBO directly from users who consume these specialized services.

## Continuous Platform Development

10% of each token-based transaction funnels into a development treasury, fueling ongoing innovation. This ensures the ecosystem remains at the forefront of quantum-classical advancement and sustains long-term growth for the entire QUBO community.