Announcing Fluence’s FLT Buyback Program: Powering Token Value with Real Network Revenue

At Fluence, we are pioneering a new model for decentralized compute—one where token value is directly linked to real economic activity as FLT brings RWA tokenized exposure to the accelerating, global compute market. Today, we’re excited to introduce the FLT Buyback Program, a major step toward sustainable and transparent tokenomics for the Fluence Network.

FLT As A RWA & The Case For Revenue-Linked Tokenomics

Unlike many web3 projects, Fluence is already generating real network revenue from traditional customers and enterprises. Here’s where we stand today:

• Revenue to date: $581k in FLT and USDC combined
• Annualized Revenue (ARR): $936k in FLT and USDC combined
• Deal Pipeline: $6 million
• Cloud costs saved by customers: $2 million—demonstrating strong demand and cost-efficiency of the decentralized compute model.

These metrics publicly verifiable here reflect real, sustained usage of the Fluence Network and form the foundation of our new tokenomics strategy.

How The FLT Buybacks Work With RWA Tokenized Compute

A share of customer payments is already flowing to the Fluence DAO in the form of stablecoins. Under the FLT Buyback Program:

• The buyback program will create scarcity and deflationary pressure on the circulating supply of FLT
• The DAO will use stablecoins generated from revenue to place limit buy orders for FLT on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap.
• Buybacks will be executed in stages, allowing for flexibility and optimization based on market conditions and revenue growth.
• All buyback activity will be fully transparent and on-chain, continuing our commitment to open and auditable operations.

Why A Buyback? Insights From DePIN Economics

As outlined in the DePIN Token Economics Report by Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge, buyback programs are one of the most effective ways to link token value to network utility:

“DePIN projects that generate substantial revenue from traditional customers will alter the crypto narrative.”

“The buy-and-burn mechanism… creates powerful deflationary dynamics which are already beginning to decouple successful DePINs from the broader crypto market.”

By using revenue to create organic buy pressure for FLT, we create a positive feedback loop:

More usage → more revenue → more buybacks → stronger token economics → more incentives for providers and developers.

This model aligns the interests of token holders, network providers, and customers, fostering a healthy and sustainable ecosystem.

Building On Transparent Foundations

We believe that DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) projects should be transparent and accountable. All data on revenue and buyback activity will remain publicly accessible, setting a high standard for openness in the space.

Looking Ahead

As the network grows, and as ARR approaches and surpasses $1M+, we expect the FLT Buyback Program to become an increasingly powerful component of Fluence’s token economy.

We see this as just the beginning—future enhancements may include:

• Dynamic buyback rates based on revenue growth
• Governance updates to allow the DAO to fine-tune parameters
• Exploration of additional mechanisms such as buy-and-burn or staking incentives.

Conclusion

The FLT Buyback Program represents a new chapter for Fluence: one where real network value supports long-term token value, making FLT more than just a governance or utility token—it becomes a reflection of the economic success of the network itself and part of Fluence’s Vision 2026.

We invite the community to watch this space and participate as we roll out the program and continue building a more transparent, more sustainable DePIN ecosystem.